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motorcycle batteries?

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by caliXJ_Bobber, Apr 2, 2016.

  1. caliXJ_Bobber

    caliXJ_Bobber Member

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    My '81 XJ650 didn't come with one. Where can I get a quality battery at a cheap price?
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Walmart, Interstate Battery, Chacal, Battery Mart, your neighbor's bike......


    You can buy quality, or you can buy cheap, but not both.
    Cheap will get you a battery that's good for a year or two. Quality will get you a battery that could go as long as 7 years if you don't abuse it.
     
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    I got a good battery from BatteryStuff online. It came charged and ready to go. The price was good and the shipping very fast. But like k-moe said they are easy to find if you are near a WalMart or an auto parts store like Autozone. If you don't know the battery number for your bike I'm sure someone will post it for you.
     
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    Google, here I come!!!
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Battery number?
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    The original battery is a GS (a wholly owned subsidiary of YUASA) 12N12A-4A
     
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    I just installed one from Battery Sharks last week. They had a sale and shipping was $8.50. Only time will tell if it was a good deal or not.
     
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    hogfiddles XJ-Wizard, Host-Central NY Carb Clinic Moderator Premium Member

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    Yorkville Battery, utica NY
     
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    5 years. . . . Well ok 4.5! :rolleyes:
     
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    *Dont* go to Chrome Battery on fleaBay for one... gave up the ghost at five months...
     
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