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I'd highly recommend a gel cell battery. I have one made by BikeMaster in my Yamaha Grizzly that has lasted for over 5 yrs now. They aren't cheap but they're worth every penny.
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Geez.. This is more pricy than I expected.
I was riding today and went to start it and it just wouldn't turn over without a jump pack. Then while running my EPS wouldn't work. Put a meter on the battery and it wasn't charging. Am I on the right track thinking the battery crapped out? Its a 2014 with 900 miles. I the second owner.
I was riding today and went to start it and it just wouldn't turn over without a jump pack. Then while running my EPS wouldn't work. Put a meter on the battery and it wasn't charging. Am I on the right track thinking the battery crapped out? Its a 2014 with 900 miles. I the second owner.
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It is very possible that the stock battery is gone. The stock battery in my 09' lasted 7 months.
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I run Odyssey batteries in all my vehicles that take me to the sticks and back. With regard to which battery it depends on what you plan to do. Some of us are putting in a second battery (Odyssey PC925L) and running all non-essential accessories off of that. An isolator is put in between the main battery and the secondary to ensure that the main is never discharged by the non-essential accessories. Putting in an isolator isn't that difficult. Hey, I did it so how hard can it be? It does require planning and an investment in cables and, of course, an isolator.
If you want to keep it simple then go with the Odyssey PC1200. It is almost the same size as the OEM battery so it fits very close. It is slightly smaller so a spacer needs to be used to take up the extra space. In my opinion the spacer is a very minor issue.
I don't think the "MJ" model is necessary. The "MJ" is the metal jacket that goes around the battery to shield it from heat. If you think your battery will be subject to a lot of heat from the engine then it might be appropriate. But I don't think that is a problem in the 900.
If you want to keep it simple then go with the Odyssey PC1200. It is almost the same size as the OEM battery so it fits very close. It is slightly smaller so a spacer needs to be used to take up the extra space. In my opinion the spacer is a very minor issue.
I don't think the "MJ" model is necessary. The "MJ" is the metal jacket that goes around the battery to shield it from heat. If you think your battery will be subject to a lot of heat from the engine then it might be appropriate. But I don't think that is a problem in the 900.
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re: I would check with dealer to see if under warranty still before dropping a 150.00 + for a new battery
Seems like batteries were in the fine print of things not covered in the warranty, doesn't cost anything to ask though.
Your looking at around 100 bux +-30 to get a good quality battery, gel or AGM or deep cycle variant. They go on sale a lot this time of year. If you run high power accessories, winches for plowing, big light bars the higher the AH the better and always top off after your ride. Put it on CTEK life support.
I'm thinking about going dual when the stocker dies, probably deep cycle types.
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Seems like batteries were in the fine print of things not covered in the warranty, doesn't cost anything to ask though.
Your looking at around 100 bux +-30 to get a good quality battery, gel or AGM or deep cycle variant. They go on sale a lot this time of year. If you run high power accessories, winches for plowing, big light bars the higher the AH the better and always top off after your ride. Put it on CTEK life support.
I'm thinking about going dual when the stocker dies, probably deep cycle types.
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Actually Todd, this is probably a good time to rekindle this thread. Winter is coming on and we all need access our battery's condition. During the spring, summer, and fall we are all obsessed 'more power,' traction and suspension, swag, and other things to impress our buddies and the fairer sex. But winter is when a lot of us really "need" our machines to perform, especially north of the Mason-Dixon! A Duraclutch, Bikeman-RVS-Empire setup, dual 50" lightbars, 31" Outlaws, and double overhead cam windshield wipers, all don't mean squat if you can't get your machine started! If your livelihood or safety depends on being able to clear snow, don't overlook or skimp on your battery. Odyssey's may be overkill for some, but the piece of mind is priceless--heck, I run dual Odyssey's in both of machines and I don't even get (hardly any) snow! A good quality AGM battery is often the difference between having a dependable machine or $14K, 1500 pound paper weight.
One correction, the Odyssey 1200 is available with a left positive terminal without having to buy the metal jacket version (#0766-2027BONO).
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re: this is probably a good time to rekindle this thread. Winter is coming on and we all need access our battery's condition.
Absolutely, if your bored and want some charging battery/sulfa-nation info here's a link talking about battery disease.
Understanding Motorcycle Batteries--- yep I know we got 4 wheels... but its a motorcycle charge/battery design in these. --reo
Yuasa Batteries -
Absolutely, if your bored and want some charging battery/sulfa-nation info here's a link talking about battery disease.
Understanding Motorcycle Batteries--- yep I know we got 4 wheels... but its a motorcycle charge/battery design in these. --reo
Yuasa Batteries -
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Any opinions on Mega crank MTX-30L AGM Maintenance Free Battery, I'm considering two of them in parallel, 85.00 apiece. -- reo
BM Part #: MTX-30L
Voltage: 12 Volt
Capacity: 30 Ah
Cold Cranking Amps: 420 CCA
Type: AGM
Warranty: 1 Year
Shipping Weight: 24.00 Pounds
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