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Best battery for a 650 Maxim

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by jim123, Aug 28, 2020.

  1. jim123

    jim123 Member

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    Are lead acid the best for these bikes or could I use a gel or lithium? I can't find a battery locally and will be ordering online.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Gel works great. A lithium battery with an onboard charging monitor works too, but I don't find them worth the cost for my situaton.
     
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    XJ550H Well-Known Member Premium Member

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    ebay has good prices this time of year.
    got a sealed one for less than walmart sells free shipping. ended up shipping from newyork I got it the next day
    2 years no issues yet
     
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    gel batteries are lead acid as far as your bike knows, it don't care. the basic difference is lead acid is filled with liquid, gel is filled with jell-o. lead acid needs to have water added sometimes gel is maintenance free.
    lithium is smaller and lighter and costs more and depends on a circuit board in it to work.
    right now your bang for the buck is gel
     
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