Batteries, MotoBatt VS Yuasa

[chris-red]

The battery on the KTM is knackered I think, It runs out of puff really quickly despite being on trickle charge all the time. I was looking at different Batteries which would be the best. Yuasa is a name I know and have used in the past, but I have heard good things about the MotoBatt ones.
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[neatbik]

Yep, go for the Motobatt.

I know plenty of people using them and they really rate them. I got one myself a while back, but havent fitted it yet.

Pat linked to an extensive test on here a little while ago, a search should bring it up.

[P.]

From reviews I'm going for a Motobatt as soon as my current ones die.

[TheDonUK]

Will be replacing the Yuasa on my XT600E with a MTBX9U Motobatt as soon as its not freezing at night (I envy you with a garage more than you know).

Time will be the test
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[keggyhander]

I've been running a motobatt MBTX20 for over a year.

Mine and dad's bikes have been off road since early december. He has a standard lead acid battery on his, equivalent to a Yuasa YTX14.

I've been doing some work on the fuel/air system on mine so needed to run the bike to check the jetting changes. Before I did this my dad asked me to run his start his bike and run it for a bit. His battery was dead. I put it on charge and the next day it fired up instantly.

Due to needing to start my bike from dry (completely bled carbs and pump) I thought I'd better put the charger on it before trying. It immediately registered fully charged, and this was verified by a meter.
It took about 50 turns of the engine to clear the air from the fuel system. That's a 1600 V-twin that's been stood for two months. After the air was cleared it started like a champ. My dad ordered one immediately.

That's the power of Motobatt.

[temeluchus]

If money is no object, Odyssey is the best going.
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[Vincent]

+1 from me for Motobatt "Quadflex". Before AGM batteries came onto the scene, I stuck with Varta ones.
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[WannaBeDude]

[Raffles]

Those of you that are championing the Motobatt should beware.
I used to be of the belief that they were the dogs bollox but I have today learned, from one of BCF's most respected *authorities, that they are actually shit.
Don't say that you haven't been warned.

*Covdude
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[WannaBeDude]

The truth will out .........

I want one of these lightweight ones, a good make, about the same size as my existing 125 2t batterry, but more retention charge than is needed, for charging whilst staionary of tek.

Any pointers from those of in the know ...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_nkw=lightweight+racing+battery&_sacat=14780&_sop=3&_dmpt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&_odkw=racing+battery&_osacat=14780&_trksid=p3286.c0.m270.l1313
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[temeluchus]

[WannaBeDude]

Too heavy for me ... need the 6 - 1kg ones from a good make ...
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[temeluchus]

[WannaBeDude]

............ no just waiting .....



https://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e53/covdude/2011/steve-mcqueen-414x540.jpg
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[WannaBeDude]

Ftw !!! ......

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/350532143866?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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[Vincent]

[Raffles]

[chris-red]

Those lightweight racing batteries are no good for the road, if they ever go flat they are fucked. So if you forget to turn you grips off or your parking lights that is £200 down the drain. Thanks for your advice I'll grab a motobatt one.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[Vincent]

[WannaBeDude]

I will pm the seller ref this gos flat dies claim ... these baterrys are newish, you may be right about older racing batterrys.

Don't know - will find out for sure, if your right, then not worth the hassle.

Btw, it's not me who says motabats are shit, it's someone else who is either wrong, or wants to sell more of his own stock that don't inc motobats.

Getting to the real reason got me banned fomr 125 forum for a week. And NO not banned for abuse from me either.


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[Bomberman]

[funmonkee]

I had Odyssey in my old Vmaxii, they cost around 100 notes. I started trying motobatt with the Speed triple and, continued for all my bikes after that. All three bikes I have today have motobatt
I buy my motobatts from Ebay. One of them didn't work or I fookt it and the seller replaced the battery no problem. Still going strong after 12 months.

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[Howling TerrorOutOfOffice]

I'm happy with the Lead acid Yuasa that's on the 250 single. It must be 5 years old now and holds a charge well. Mind you it doesn't have to spin a starter motor.
The Varta Lead acid on the 944 twin didn't inspire confidence. It started ok, but the volts dropped fast. I had the receipt from the previous owner so knew it was only 2 years old. Also read on Ducati forums that starting bikes with a weak battery could bring on sprag clutch problems in certain KTMs, and Ducatis.

Found that Texas Toast Battery Cookoff test and went for the yellow one.
It doesn't win in every type of test. It was considered the overall winner tho.

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[Rob W]

Did you get one of these in the end Chris? The battery on the ZXR is shagged and there's one of these on eBay fairly cheap, just wondering if there worth the bit extra.


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[LockyUK]

motobatt in my cbf 125, picked up for 30 notes, bargain