Battery Question & Other Maintainence Stuff

marko138 · 02-11-2009, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

Actually the cold temps aren't that bad on the battery itself. its the cold motor and cold oil that pushes the batteries CCA limit. The motor is harder to start in the cold.

In reality the 100 degree temps are harder on batteries.

Technicalities, brother. I know its the cold oil and shit. But those are results of....cold temps.

rogue · 02-12-2009, 05:53 PM

I didn't think a battery for a bike would be hard to find where you didn't get ass raped in the process!

Around town the cheapest I can find it is 83.95 and it has to be ordered. The Batteries Plus place Cutty suggested has one for 60 and it's going to take me about 6-7 bucks in gas to get there and back. And not one of the places has a brand name that a couple of people have suggested.

JoshuaTree · 02-12-2009, 07:12 PM

Annually: Brake Fluid, Battery Electrolyte (non-maintenance-free types),
Every other year: Coolant change, Complete empty/refill of gas tank (get the water/crud out), Steering Head Bearing Clean/Lubricate, Fork Oil/Fluid
On Mileage: Oil AND filter, Fuel Filters every 12-24K (closer to 12K doesn't hurt)
On Condition: Tires, Brakes, and Chain/Sprocket sets, Cables (throttle and if applicable clutch)

RE: Brake pads - if there's less than a 'dime' (i.e. depth of material) worth of pad left, change them IMMEDIATELY.

YMMV...

HRCNICK11 · 02-13-2009, 01:27 PM

Don't buy a discount battery stick with the original brand.

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/yuasa_batteries.htm

$72 and change.

rogue · 02-13-2009, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRCNICK11

Don't buy a discount battery stick with the original brand.

http://www.tiresunlimited.com/yuasa_batteries.htm

$72 and change.

Thanks!

OneSickPsycho · 02-13-2009, 09:03 PM

I've had good luck finding quality batteries at cheap prices at Batteries Plus... Not sure if it was posted cause I didn't read the thread so...

HRCNICK11 · 02-14-2009, 09:37 AM

Your welcome I have ordered batterys and tires from them and had them in a few days. I also have never been spamed by them. Most of the other places now send me 3 or more emails a day. I will not buy from anyone that sends me more than a monthly news letter. If I wanted spam in my email I'd sign up for a porn at least then I'd enjoy it.

02-12-2009, 07:12 PM	#3
JoshuaTree DILLIGAF? Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Austin, Texas, USA, Earth, Sol, Western Spiral Arm, Milky Way Moto: 1993 K75SA Posts: 483	Annually: Brake Fluid, Battery Electrolyte (non-maintenance-free types), Every other year: Coolant change, Complete empty/refill of gas tank (get the water/crud out), Steering Head Bearing Clean/Lubricate, Fork Oil/Fluid On Mileage: Oil AND filter, Fuel Filters every 12-24K (closer to 12K doesn't hurt) On Condition: Tires, Brakes, and Chain/Sprocket sets, Cables (throttle and if applicable clutch) RE: Brake pads - if there's less than a 'dime' (i.e. depth of material) worth of pad left, change them IMMEDIATELY. YMMV... __________________ "Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?" "Learn to do the counter-intuitive things that may one day save your ass..." "... Love Much, Laugh Often..." - Amanda Kay Corso (January 18, 1980 - April 15, 2008)

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02-13-2009, 01:27 PM	#4
HRCNICK11 Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 429	Don't buy a discount battery stick with the original brand. http://www.tiresunlimited.com/yuasa_batteries.htm $72 and change.

02-13-2009, 09:03 PM	#6
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	I've had good luck finding quality batteries at cheap prices at Batteries Plus... Not sure if it was posted cause I didn't read the thread so...

02-14-2009, 09:37 AM	#7
HRCNICK11 Canyon Carver Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 429	Your welcome I have ordered batterys and tires from them and had them in a few days. I also have never been spamed by them. Most of the other places now send me 3 or more emails a day. I will not buy from anyone that sends me more than a monthly news letter. If I wanted spam in my email I'd sign up for a porn at least then I'd enjoy it.