Battery Recommendation?

On Feb 1, 11:41 am, Nigel Allen <"dna at edrs dot remove this com dot
au"> wrote:
>
> The original was a Yuasa, model no YTXL7-BS.
>
> Any suggestions on a replacement (apart from the original)? Is there a
> locally produced one anyone thinks is worth a look (and not hugely
> overpriced).

AFAIK there are no locally produced batteries, they're all made in
China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. If you have an aversion to your local
bike shop Supercheap Auto stock a range of motorcycle batteries. In
other words, what Nev said.
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lemmiwinks.au.DeleteThis@gmail.com wrote:
> On Feb 1, 11:41 am, Nigel Allen <"dna at edrs dot remove this com dot
> au"> wrote:
>> The original was a Yuasa, model no YTXL7-BS.
>>
>> Any suggestions on a replacement (apart from the original)? Is there a
>> locally produced one anyone thinks is worth a look (and not hugely
>> overpriced).
>
> AFAIK there are no locally produced batteries,
there are and also Unzud (made in Lower Hutt)
they're all made in
> China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan. If you have an aversion to your local
> bike shop Supercheap Auto stock a range of motorcycle batteries. In
> other words, what Nev said.
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try http://www.bondbatteries.com.au/

Smiley

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http://www.aussiediscs.com.au
"Nigel Allen" <"dna at edrs dot remove this com dot au"> wrote in message
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>
> Hi All
>
> I just got the long term "lend" of a ZZR250 from one of my daughters who
> bought it three years ago, did her "L"'s and then left it sitting in her
> garage. Bloody shame - only has 1500 kms on it and been out of rego for
> two years. Going to run around on it while my S.O. comes up to speed and
> confidence on her ER5.
>
> Battery was dead (not surprising) as was the replacement one that she
> "acquired" from a friend. Can't get a charge into either of them.
>
> The original was a Yuasa, model no YTXL7-BS.
>
> Any suggestions on a replacement (apart from the original)? Is there a
> locally produced one anyone thinks is worth a look (and not hugely
> overpriced).
>
> TIA
>
> Nigel.
>
>
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atec77 wrote:
> lemmiwinks.au.RemoveThis@gmail.com wrote:
>> On Feb 1, 11:41 am, Nigel Allen <"dna at edrs dot remove this com dot
>> au"> wrote:
>>> The original was a Yuasa, model no YTXL7-BS.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions on a replacement (apart from the original)? Is there a
>>> locally produced one anyone thinks is worth a look (and not hugely
>>> overpriced).
>>
>> AFAIK there are no locally produced batteries,
> there are and also Unzud (made in Lower Hutt)

Well that's the question the OP was asking. Why don't you list the
names of any locally manufactured motorcycle batteries so the OP can go
investigate.

Nev..
'07 XB12X
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"Nev.." <idiot.RemoveThis@mindless.com> wrote:

> Nigel Allen wrote:
>
> > The original was a Yuasa, model no YTXL7-BS.
> >
> > Any suggestions on a replacement (apart from the original)?
>
> Replace it with the same Yuasa model.

+1, they're (in my experience) about twice the price of the el cheapo
equivalents places like MCA will offer you, but they last about 4 times
as long...

big

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"Smiley" <smiley_b1.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
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> try http://www.bondbatteries.com.au/
>
> Smiley
>
> Aussie Discs
> http://www.aussiediscs.com.au
> "Nigel Allen" <"dna at edrs dot remove this com dot au"> wrote in message
> news:47a26acb$0$9731$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
>>
>> Hi All
>>
>> I just got the long term "lend" of a ZZR250 from one of my daughters who
>> bought it three years ago, did her "L"'s and then left it sitting in her
>> garage. Bloody shame - only has 1500 kms on it and been out of rego for
>> two years. Going to run around on it while my S.O. comes up to speed and
>> confidence on her ER5.
>>
>> Battery was dead (not surprising) as was the replacement one that she
>> "acquired" from a friend. Can't get a charge into either of them.
>>
>> The original was a Yuasa, model no YTXL7-BS.
>>
>> Any suggestions on a replacement (apart from the original)? Is there a
>> locally produced one anyone thinks is worth a look (and not hugely
>> overpriced).
>>
>> TIA
>>
>> Nigel.
>>
The Bond Battery website does not appear to publish any specifications for
any of its motorcycle, deep cycle or car batteries. The website is of
limited value.

John Dwyer.
>
>
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On Feb 1, 8:29 pm, "Smiley" <smiley....TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote:
> "John Dwyer" <dwye....TakeThisOut@netspeed.com.au> wrote in message
>
> news:47a2b91c@mail.netspeed.com.au...
>
>
>
>
>
> > "Smiley" <smiley....TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> >news:13q53aosl56r29e@corp.supernews.com...
> >> tryhttp://www.bondbatteries.com.au/
>
> >> Smiley
>
> >> Aussie Discs
> >>http://www.aussiediscs.com.au
> >> "Nigel Allen" <"dna at edrs dot remove this com dot au"> wrote in message
> >>news:47a26acb$0$9731$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
>
> >>> Hi All
>
> >>> I just got the long term "lend" of a ZZR250 from one of my daughters who
> >>> bought it three years ago, did her "L"'s and then left it sitting in her
> >>> garage. Bloody shame - only has 1500 kms on it and been out of rego for
> >>> two years. Going to run around on it while my S.O. comes up to speed and
> >>> confidence on her ER5.
>
> >>> Battery was dead (not surprising) as was the replacement one that she
> >>> "acquired" from a friend. Can't get a charge into either of them.
>
> >>> The original was a Yuasa, model no YTXL7-BS.
>
> >>> Any suggestions on a replacement (apart from the original)? Is there a
> >>> locally produced one anyone thinks is worth a look (and not hugely
> >>> overpriced).
>
> >>> TIA
>
> >>> Nigel.
>
> > The Bond Battery website does not appear to publish any specifications for
> > any of its motorcycle, deep cycle or car batteries. The website is of
> > limited value.
>
> > John Dwyer.
>
> Phone the guy. They have batteries for all bikes.
>
> I have a Bond in my bike for about 6-7 years now.
> My alternator went when I was going to Sydney about 5 years ago.
> Road from Melbourne to Sydney was playingup on the way up.
> road around Sydney and it went completely. on the way back the
> battery was getting no charge. Stoped overnight in Glenrowan.
> the battery was to flat to start the bike that night. When I got up
> the next day the battery was able to start the bike. so we disconnected
> the headlight. I road it back to Melbourne changed the stator and
> it is still going strong. Even after I let it sit for 3 months.
>
> Smiley.

You road to Sydney? Are you sure? Maybe you rowed there.


BTH
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Are you in Sydney?
There's a mob out near Blacktown that were pretty cheap what I was looking.
They advertise on EBay.
I think this is them:
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MOTORCYCLE-ATV-BATTERY-YTX7LBS-MAINTENANCE-FREE...QQitemZ
--
Clem

"Nigel Allen" <"dna at edrs dot remove this com dot au"> wrote in message
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>
> Hi All
>
> I just got the long term "lend" of a ZZR250 from one of my daughters who
> bought it three years ago, did her "L"'s and then left it sitting in her
> garage. Bloody shame - only has 1500 kms on it and been out of rego for
> two years. Going to run around on it while my S.O. comes up to speed and
> confidence on her ER5.
>
> Battery was dead (not surprising) as was the replacement one that she
> "acquired" from a friend. Can't get a charge into either of them.
>
> The original was a Yuasa, model no YTXL7-BS.
>
> Any suggestions on a replacement (apart from the original)? Is there a
> locally produced one anyone thinks is worth a look (and not hugely
> overpriced).
>
> TIA
>
> Nigel.
>
>
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On 1/02/2008 6:25 PM, Knobdoodle wrote:
> Are you in Sydney?
> There's a mob out near Blacktown that were pretty cheap what I was looking.
> They advertise on EBay.
> I think this is them:
> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/MOTORCYCLE-ATV-BATTERY-YTX7LBS-MAINTENANCE-FREE...QQitemZ

Muy Gracias

N/
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"John Dwyer" <dwyerjd.TakeThisOut@netspeed.com.au> wrote in message
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>
> "Smiley" <smiley_b1.TakeThisOut@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:13q53aosl56r29e@corp.supernews.com...
>> try http://www.bondbatteries.com.au/
>>
>> Smiley
>>
>> Aussie Discs
>> http://www.aussiediscs.com.au
>> "Nigel Allen" <"dna at edrs dot remove this com dot au"> wrote in message
>> news:47a26acb$0$9731$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au...
>>>
>>> Hi All
>>>
>>> I just got the long term "lend" of a ZZR250 from one of my daughters who
>>> bought it three years ago, did her "L"'s and then left it sitting in her
>>> garage. Bloody shame - only has 1500 kms on it and been out of rego for
>>> two years. Going to run around on it while my S.O. comes up to speed and
>>> confidence on her ER5.
>>>
>>> Battery was dead (not surprising) as was the replacement one that she
>>> "acquired" from a friend. Can't get a charge into either of them.
>>>
>>> The original was a Yuasa, model no YTXL7-BS.
>>>
>>> Any suggestions on a replacement (apart from the original)? Is there a
>>> locally produced one anyone thinks is worth a look (and not hugely
>>> overpriced).
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>>> Nigel.
>>>
> The Bond Battery website does not appear to publish any specifications for
> any of its motorcycle, deep cycle or car batteries. The website is of
> limited value.
>
> John Dwyer.


Phone the guy. They have batteries for all bikes.

I have a Bond in my bike for about 6-7 years now.
My alternator went when I was going to Sydney about 5 years ago.
Road from Melbourne to Sydney was playingup on the way up.
road around Sydney and it went completely. on the way back the
battery was getting no charge. Stoped overnight in Glenrowan.
the battery was to flat to start the bike that night. When I got up
the next day the battery was able to start the bike. so we disconnected
the headlight. I road it back to Melbourne changed the stator and
it is still going strong. Even after I let it sit for 3 months.

Smiley.
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Last time I needed a battery for my bike, I just went down to the local
SuperCheap and picked one up there. I couldn't tell you the brand, but I
do recall that it was very reasonably priced indeed and certainly seems
to be doing the job as well as I'd want it to.
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"Iain Chalmers" <bigiain.DeleteThis@mightymedia.com.au> wrote in message
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> <47a26dae$0$9732$5a62ac22@per-qv1-newsreader-01.iinet.net.au>,
> "Nev.." <idiot.DeleteThis@mindless.com> wrote:
>
>> Nigel Allen wrote:
>>
>> > The original was a Yuasa, model no YTXL7-BS.
>> >
>> > Any suggestions on a replacement (apart from the original)?
>>
>> Replace it with the same Yuasa model.
>
> +1, they're (in my experience) about twice the price of the el cheapo
> equivalents places like MCA will offer you, but they last about 4 times
> as long...
>

Normally yes however the little Yamaha is only kick start I think and so an
" el cheapo " would probably work satisfactorily. I had one for 6 years in
my 78 SS duke , kick only, and it died only when I retired the bike to the
lounge room and failed to trickle charge the unit. It was so cheap I didn't
bother.

When I get the beast on the road again, any decade soon, I'll go the cheapo
battery route again.

For most bikes though, with the demand an electric starter places on a
battery, I'd go with Nev's advice.

There is a USA made orange cased battery, Odyssey branded maybe, also
available for those bikes used only occasionally eg once every couple of
months, but they cost plenty and a trickle charger probably makes more
sense.

Capt. A. L.
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"Damien" <al.qaeda RemoveThis @asio.gov.au> wrote in message
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> Last time I needed a battery for my bike, I just went down to the local
> SuperCheap and picked one up there. I couldn't tell you the brand, but I
> do recall that it was very reasonably priced indeed and certainly seems to
> be doing the job as well as I'd want it to.

Just be sure to check the venting. The Super Cheap units I saw vented
through the cell caps, not advisiable on a long run to have acid mist
pumping out under the seat.

Capt. A. L.
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