Which battery?

Simple · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

MY '98' GPZ500s needs a battery, I dont see why I should pay £50 for a Kawasaki one.

So what makes do you recommend I buy or stay away from? also what can I expect to pay?

Thanks
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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

The cheap Yuasa/sprint lead/acid ones last about three years.

Halfords do some motorbike batteries. I had one of their sealed ones in my last bike and it was very good. Unsure if they do one that fits the GPZ.
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bish777 · World Chat Champion Joined: 11 Nov 2004 Karma :

Go to a battery factor and buy a Varta. 25-30 quid and about as good as it gets.
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Jack_Cheese · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Jul 2005 Karma :

Go to a bike store, and quote the numbers on your battery as dmahon said. The code for my sspeedfight battery is B4LB, normally preceeded by a letter to indicate the manufacturer. In my experience, the yuasa batteries have been a bit crap, but thats probably because a 2-stroke 50cc single isn't really going to be that effective in recharging them...

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stinkwheel · Bovine Proctologist Joined: 12 Jul 2004 Karma :

I can still highly recommend a sealed battery. Worth the money in my oppinion. They last longer and noticeably swing the engine over more forcefully on the starter, which can only be a good thing. You also don't have to check the electrolyte level etc. Fit and forget.

If you have access to a chemistry department, put a pinch of Disodium EDTA in each cell when you first get it. Reduces the build up of metal impurities on the plates and increases battery life.
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Simple · World Chat Champion Joined: 08 Feb 2005 Karma :

Thanks for your advice guys, still clueless.

Have set up an account with feridax so I'll get my hands on their catalogue and see what price they are and what batteries they can get hold of.

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