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: Battery replacement 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
Ok we've had oil debates,tire debates,and others.
Lets get some opinions on what type of battery would be the "most durable"
replacement for our Roadstars.
Some thoughts please.
 
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Re:: Battery replacement 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
A 12volt one....
 
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Re:: Battery replacement 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
I would go with the same as the stocker.
 
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Re:: Battery replacement 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
Hey smhowse I thought about a 9volt with two AA duct taped to it
 
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Re:: Battery replacement 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
Yuasa makes really good bike batteries. BB
 
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Re:: Battery replacement 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
I just replaced mine with the Yuasa YTX20HL. 310 cold cranking Amps from http://www.motorcyclebatteriesusa.com/?gclid=COCTuPiY348CFRqwOAodvklikg Shipping is free but slow. 2 weeeks from coast to coast..

Someone told me you can redo one with new acid for around 10 bucks. I may try it with the old one and see how it works.
 
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Re:: Battery replacement 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
Greysnake wrote:
Hey smhowse I thought about a 9volt with two AA duct taped to it

What, that won't work?? Darn it!
 
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Re:: Battery replacement 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
Jreed wrote:

Someone told me you can redo one with new acid for around 10 bucks. I may try it with the old one and see how it works.


There's a battery manufacturer right down the street from my work I buy motorcycle batteries all the time for electric start honda engines. They say sometimes you can change the battery acid but, most of the time if the acid is dead the plates have started to deteriate(sp?) better to just replace it.
my .000000002 worth.
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Re:: Battery replacement 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
I did a yuasa and had good luck. When in the Air Force we did test on the gel type batterys. Interstate made one that I put in my 56 chev and loved it. Higher CCA in a smaller package, I got it at sears a while ago. a little expensive but light years above in durability. Hope that helps.
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Re:: Battery replacement 1 Year, 1 Month ago  
I agree SM. I was concerned about resealing it as well. I would hate for the acid to leak out and start eating away... Being that close to the arse I say it wouldn't feel to good..
 
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