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GhostRider
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PostPosted: 12:51 - 12 Apr 2013    Post subject: Which battery? Reply with quote
Need a new battery for GSXR1000.

Can get a yuasa for £35, but on Wemoto theres some Motobatt which they have up for £60 (can get elsewhere for £50).

https://www.wemoto.com/bikes/suzuki/gsxr_1000_k4/04/picture/battery_motobatt_sealed_high_torque/

Whats the difference/advantage if any of the Motobatt over the Yuasa?

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PostPosted: 13:01 - 12 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I take it the Yuasa is not sealed and you would have to dump the acid in yourself and charge it?

Motobatt should take more cycles of being allowed to go near flat then recharged without damage.
Should also have more cranking power.
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PostPosted: 13:06 - 12 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Matt B wrote:
I take it the Yuasa is not sealed and you would have to dump the acid in yourself and charge it?


Correct.

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Motobatt should take more cycles of being allowed to go near flat then recharged without damage.
Should also have more cranking power.


What do you mean by cranking power exactly?

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PostPosted: 13:08 - 12 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Definitely Motobatt.

GSXR1000, whorage? Mr. Green
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PostPosted: 19:37 - 12 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I've bought three motobatts for three different bikes - they seem to work well and various owners forums provide good reviews.
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PostPosted: 12:23 - 15 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
GhostRider wrote:

What do you mean by cranking power exactly?

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Check the specs, but the Motobatts tend to have a higher amp hour rating than a normal battery. Means it will crank the bike over longer without going flat. Good for cold winter mornings.
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PostPosted: 12:39 - 15 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I know TarmacSurfer on here runs a Motobatt on his bike and has been happy with it, particularly that it has double terminals on it that make attaching powered peripherals to it easier?

I run a Westco Gel battery on my GPz, similar price and design to the motobatt ones apart from the extra terminals.. had it on the bike for three years almost and have been very impressed with it - never had to charge it or leave it on a battery tender, never failed to crank the bike over either.
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PostPosted: 12:43 - 15 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
GhostRider wrote:

What do you mean by cranking power exactly?

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Most batteries have two values, A/H (Amp/Hours) and CCA (Cold-cranking amps)

A/H is an indicator of how much continuous draw from things it'll handle, i.e. lights on, alarm battery draw, espresso machine (G-wings only)

CCA is the single hit power of the battery - i.e. the amount of power it can throw into your starter motor when you hit the starter button, lower CCA means more strain on the battery to start your bike.
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PostPosted: 12:49 - 15 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
My two year old motobatt started my 1600cc v twin on the first press of the button after being stood for three months. No optimate required with a motobatt.
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PostPosted: 13:02 - 15 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I can get a cheap shitty battery for £20 Vs £45 for a motobatt?

Is it worth it?
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PostPosted: 13:41 - 15 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
I ride through the winter and batteries kept letting me down until I changed to Motobatt. Never ad a problem since.
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PostPosted: 15:58 - 15 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
Chalky. wrote:
I can get a cheap shitty battery for £20 Vs £45 for a motobatt?

Is it worth it?


Depends on what type of rider you are. If you do any winter riding at all, then spend the money, it's deffo worth it. If you're a summer weekend warrior, then prolly not.
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PostPosted: 16:02 - 15 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
If you're a summer rider that can't be bothered to put their bike on trickle charge when not in use, get the motobatt. They take all eternity to go flat compared with lead acid ones.
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PostPosted: 16:09 - 15 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
UnspeedySam wrote:
If you're a summer rider that can't be bothered to put their bike on trickle charge when not in use, get the motobatt. They take all eternity to go flat compared with lead acid ones.


You're probably right, so whatever rider you are splash the cash. Although, I should probably have written;
efes123 wrote:
If you're a summer weekend warrior, then I really don't give a shit.

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PostPosted: 16:16 - 15 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
LordShaftesbury wrote:
I ride through the winter and batteries kept letting me down until I changed to Motobatt. Never ad a problem since.

^this, swapped 2 years ago and never had a problem since.
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PostPosted: 16:40 - 15 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
UnspeedySam wrote:
If you're a summer rider that can't be bothered to put their bike on trickle charge when not in use, get the motobatt. They take all eternity to go flat compared with lead acid ones.

Sometimes it's not a question of "being bothered". A trickle charger requires a nearby electrical socket and if you don't have one of those then a Motobatt is the next best thing.
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PostPosted: 19:14 - 15 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
LordShaftesbury wrote:
UnspeedySam wrote:
If you're a summer rider that can't be bothered to put their bike on trickle charge when not in use, get the motobatt. They take all eternity to go flat compared with lead acid ones.

Sometimes it's not a question of "being bothered". A trickle charger requires a nearby electrical socket and if you don't have one of those then a Motobatt is the next best thing.


True. Although my laid up bikes have their batteries kept in the spare room to avoid winter damage and occasionally topped up with my charger. Removing one really isn't that hard.
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Right enough, I take the battery out of the bikes I'm not usinng regularly ... also helps with security. Let's see 'em hotwire a bike with no battery! Twisted Evil
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LordShaftesbury wrote:
Right enough, I take the battery out of the bikes I'm not usinng regularly ... also helps with security. Let's see 'em hotwire a bike with no battery! Twisted Evil


Unless it's an RXS100. I rode mine home 60 miles with no battery when I bought it...but admittedly only the ignition worked Laughing
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motobatt, Thumbs Up since switching I think i'll probably always go with one
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hey, i need some help!! I have brought a new 125cc battery and i'm not sure whether the acid is in there already? :S so what process do i have to go through to make my new battery work in my bike?
thankyou
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Lambo1996 wrote:
hey, i need some help!! I have brought a new 125cc battery and i'm not sure whether the acid is in there already? :S so what process do i have to go through to make my new battery work in my bike?
thankyou


A 125cc battery? That is tiny!
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[quote="nop"][quote="Lambo1996"]hey, i need some help!! I have brought a new 125cc battery and i'm not sure whether the acid is in there already? :S so what process do i have to go through to make my new battery work in my bike?
thankyou[/quote]

A 125cc battery? That is tiny![/quote]

can anyone help me ?
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PostPosted: 11:35 - 16 Apr 2013    Post subject: Reply with quote
you'll to pick up some LSD from a dealer and there should be a small hole you can slot it in in the battery

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