cbennett5199
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My battery is getting tired. Was looking at some online and am surprised by how much some cost. I'm pretty new to my 2016 SE so haven't bought one for this bike before. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance!
Yeah, I know but I was trying to improve the chronically slow cranking of the OEM battery. Upgrading to the YTZ14S adds 20 CCA but this one puts out 387 CCA!Phew! $165. Seems pretty pricey, but like I said, I haven't had this bike for only about a year. I think battery got drained one too many times, which has degraded it. Jump starting the bike is a bear unless I'm luck enough to be on a hill.
I went with the Batteries Plus Z14S on my new '18 and very disappointed. No noticeable difference in cranking the bike over, still wimpy.For what it's worth, Battery Plus has the Z14s for $104.99. And there was an online 10% off coupon. It's the AGM style, so.....
Be careful with this site. My Norton blocked it. These formjacking are used to steal credit card details.Surprised you needed a new battery this soon. I just replaced my 2015's ES battery with this one:
https://www.batterystuff.com/batteries/lithium-iron-batteries/sstz14s-fp.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgYOA0oq34QIVyLXACh2rvwFXEAQYAyABEgKlPvD_BwE
Admittedly an experiment in progress, but so far I've been really impressed with its vigorous cranking ability. I've had previously good luck with conventional AGM batteries for other bikes that Batterystuff sells.
Not all batteries are the same, regardless of having the same designation and ratings. I've been sticking with Yuasa YZ14S for the S10. I actually moved the battery from my '12 over to the '15 and gave the '12 buyer my 3k miles YZ12S battery. I do notice the difference going from a Yuasa 12s to the Yuasa 14S.I went with the Batteries Plus Z14S on my new '18 and very disappointed. No noticeable difference in cranking the bike over, still wimpy.
Much as I hate to replace a new battery, I'm probably gonna go with this Scorpion Stinger. Guess I should have done more homework before getting the 14S.
Anyone know one above 387 cca's? I'm likely to go with the Scorpion otherwise.Not all batteries are the same, regardless of having the same designation and ratings. I've been sticking with Yuasa YZ14S for the S10. I actually moved the battery from my '12 over to the '15 and gave the '12 buyer my 3k miles YZ12S battery. I do notice the difference going from a Yuasa 12s to the Yuasa 14S.
Because I routinely use a maintenance charger when ever I'm not riding the bike, I am not excited about moving to a LiFE battery. As I understand you need a specific charging algorithm for LiFE compared to an AGM.
I have a Battery Tender Jr. that has both a Lithium and Lead Acid setting, these can be had for less than $40 on Amazon. You will need some kind of Li charger initially since by law (IATA regulations) Li batteries can only be shipped partially (~30%) charged.Should be great. Do you have to get a special charger.? And I hear lithium batteries don’t like the cold? Keep us posted.
Been using this vendor for years, they are reputable. Sounds like someone is hacking them?Be careful with this site. My Norton blocked it. These formjacking are used to steal credit card details.
That looks like a hell of a good deal. I think that's the highest CCA rating I've seen for an AGM battery that fits our bikes.Went with a Moto Classic from Impact Battery.com for $88.95. It's the higher CCA at 260 AND has a 2.5 year warranty