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My stock Yausa YTX12-BS finally gave up the ghost (2 years old), so I started searching locally for batteries. I wanted a sealed dry-cell absorbed 'glass mat (agm) battery for the ease of maintainance.
I considered an Odyssey PC525 (I use the larger units in my boats and cars), but they are rather expensive. I located another Yausa online for $57 (plus shipping) at www.tireexpress.com. I found the Batteries Plus had an Extreme AGM with 180 cold cranking amps (CCA) for $55, and a local bike shop had a Deka AGM with 180 CCA for $85 that is said to be even more durable than the Yausa - so this is what I purchased. Likely hogwash, but I have never used the Deka, but I have heard good things about them. It has both top and side terminals, and seems to work fine.
Now I just need to connect the trickle charger cable/plug to the battery terminals - I was in a hurry to go riding, and left it off.
I noticed that CheapBastard's stock battery was different than mine. It was a Chinese made battery. So it seems some dealers do not install the same battery as others. But the one in CB's bike seems to work well.
I also noticed that the battery strap was close to failing. So this morning, I found that the strap used to tie down the jack in my truck was exactly the same length and used the same tie down rings, but has a bit thicker rubber. I will check the price for one at the Ford dealer.
What batteries and prices have you all found for your S3?
I considered an Odyssey PC525 (I use the larger units in my boats and cars), but they are rather expensive. I located another Yausa online for $57 (plus shipping) at www.tireexpress.com. I found the Batteries Plus had an Extreme AGM with 180 cold cranking amps (CCA) for $55, and a local bike shop had a Deka AGM with 180 CCA for $85 that is said to be even more durable than the Yausa - so this is what I purchased. Likely hogwash, but I have never used the Deka, but I have heard good things about them. It has both top and side terminals, and seems to work fine.
Now I just need to connect the trickle charger cable/plug to the battery terminals - I was in a hurry to go riding, and left it off.
I noticed that CheapBastard's stock battery was different than mine. It was a Chinese made battery. So it seems some dealers do not install the same battery as others. But the one in CB's bike seems to work well.
I also noticed that the battery strap was close to failing. So this morning, I found that the strap used to tie down the jack in my truck was exactly the same length and used the same tie down rings, but has a bit thicker rubber. I will check the price for one at the Ford dealer.
What batteries and prices have you all found for your S3?