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Anybody know anything about these batteries?

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Old Aug 15, 2012 | 07:50 PM
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As the title says. It's a sealed battery for $40 delivered. The TMS, I guess, stands for T-Motorsports, the seller. CBR1000F KATANA EX500 Ninja 500R KL650 KLR SAVAGE S40 Vulcan Battery YTX14AHL-BS | eBay
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 05:06 PM
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Good one year battery imo anything after that would be a bonus
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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Lord knows I've had to to chase a bargain in order to keep on the road and I'm not going to say it's the case here, but never scrimp on your battery. Not on these bikes. Throw in a Battery Tender Jr. if you don't ride every day or take the winter off.

It could be the difference between getting home or getting stuck
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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They are ok I bought one for my 4 wheeler and it lasted 2 years without using a battery tender.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 11:18 PM
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Not something that I'd buy but each to their own. I don't scrimp on my battery as I've been caught out a long way from home a couple of times over the years with battery issues so I give myself the best chance of not having those problems buy buying good quality batteries. I use Motobatt.
 
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 11:58 PM
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Not a true sealed battery, calcium batts are better than standard wet cell but not as good as a true sealed like AGM batts.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jarvid
Not a true sealed battery, calcium batts are better than standard wet cell but not as good as a true sealed like AGM batts.
I go for the Motobatt Jarvid cause it has glass mat technology which means NO acid, so even in a small lay down which I've had before there is no risk of acid getting on you or the bike etc. Like pretty much everything in motorcycling you do get what you pay for. Cheers.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 12:05 PM
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There are 2 ways to go with batteries buy the best or replace on a regular schedule. I have long winters so I buy a new cheap one every spring, they are cheap enough. $40 bucks a year sits ok in my wallet.
 
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 05:41 AM
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"I buy a new cheap one every spring" The tree hugger brigade would love the sound of that!
 
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Old Aug 25, 2012 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by jarvid
"I buy a new cheap one every spring" The tree hugger brigade would love the sound of that!
They get recycled. Even leads expensive these days!
 
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