Best new battery replacement?
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07-30-2009, 05:34 PM
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Best new battery replacement?
Hi guys,
I was having an electrical problem with my '94 CBR1000F and it turned out to be a bad Rectifier. I have since replaced that item. However, I am still having a problem getting the bike to start quickly. My mechanic informed me that the current "cheap" and small battery I have installed is not quite big enough to crank over the engine and I need to replace it with a heftier model. Preferably the original Yuasa model from Honda.
My questions is, should I replace it with the stock Honda Yuasa battery from the dealer or should I buy an after market large battery similar to the one I have linked to below. I would appreciate your advice. Thanks!
http://www.batterymart.com/c-honda-c...e-battery.html
~ cbr1000f94
I was having an electrical problem with my '94 CBR1000F and it turned out to be a bad Rectifier. I have since replaced that item. However, I am still having a problem getting the bike to start quickly. My mechanic informed me that the current "cheap" and small battery I have installed is not quite big enough to crank over the engine and I need to replace it with a heftier model. Preferably the original Yuasa model from Honda.
My questions is, should I replace it with the stock Honda Yuasa battery from the dealer or should I buy an after market large battery similar to the one I have linked to below. I would appreciate your advice. Thanks!
http://www.batterymart.com/c-honda-c...e-battery.html
~ cbr1000f94
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07-30-2009, 06:25 PM
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I cant help you with info on that particular battery brand ....sorry.. 
The thing with after market batteries is that you will really never know if they are ok until you try them...
Rule of thumb- the cheapest ain't necessarily the best ..
The factory recommended Yuasa ones are usually dearer , but some comfort can be gained in knowing that the thing should work good and last ...
I suppose to some degree, the cash you have spare to splash has some bearing on your choice too...
Me...I would just grab the factory one from the dealer ...but hey , that's just what I would do Kelly ...
these old girls do not like having a suss battery in them...
Some of the other guys may know about he one you're looking at ...
The thing with after market batteries is that you will really never know if they are ok until you try them...
Rule of thumb- the cheapest ain't necessarily the best ..
The factory recommended Yuasa ones are usually dearer , but some comfort can be gained in knowing that the thing should work good and last ...
I suppose to some degree, the cash you have spare to splash has some bearing on your choice too...
Me...I would just grab the factory one from the dealer ...but hey , that's just what I would do Kelly ...
these old girls do not like having a suss battery in them...Some of the other guys may know about he one you're looking at ...
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07-30-2009, 11:08 PM
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I bought a die-hard from k-mart (sears brand). I've had it in there for about 3yrs now and it's still starting great. I think it cost me $60.
I have a diehard in my jeep and lawnmower, too.
I always thought that pretty much all batteries were the same since they're basically all made by the same few companies. However, after trying a couple other cheaper ones and coming back to diehard I'm not quite sure... I had a really good walmart battery in my car for years, but then got a couple crappy ones.
The diehards have always worked well for some reason, though, and lasted a long time. Not exactly sure why....??
I have a diehard in my jeep and lawnmower, too.
I always thought that pretty much all batteries were the same since they're basically all made by the same few companies. However, after trying a couple other cheaper ones and coming back to diehard I'm not quite sure... I had a really good walmart battery in my car for years, but then got a couple crappy ones.
The diehards have always worked well for some reason, though, and lasted a long time. Not exactly sure why....??
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07-31-2009, 08:35 AM
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Thanks guys! These are all fantastic suggestions. I finally got the bike started last night and took her for a spin around the block. I can feel the engine still "surging" as if it is starved for fuel. I am hoping it is just bad fuel so, I'm trying to run her dry and pour in some brand new high octane fuel tonight. If that doesn't do the trick perhaps it is just some really dirty carburetors. I'm sure they need to be cleaned and synchronized as well. Man! It has been a long time since I have ridden a carbureted bike. I've been spoiled by fuel injection since 1998. LOL!
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"Seafoam"? Please enlighten me about this product. I am unfamiliar with it.
Never mind... I found some great info. Thanks!!!
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