I could be wrong, but I believe the gel batteries weigh a lot less also. I'm pretty sure it's a common modification to cars that are going for major weight loss.

Definitely a plus on a bike!

 

lol ya not much the gels are pretty close to weight of there standard batteries if not slightly more, pick up a yellow top and then pick up and comparable battery.

 

My battery gave me problems when I first got the bike.(it was already 1 1/2 years old) I would charge it and it would die after just a few days in the garage. I took the battery out, inspected and found that it was low on water. I topped it off and recharged it and it has been great, made it through winter(made a few rides, but not much) and has been good..... coincidence? you decide..

 

Adding water to a low battery is an old trick. Just make sure to use distilled water.

 

update on the battery i got, man this thing is great. weather has been bad so i decided to test it and leave the alarm on the whoel time for 3 days starit, kept goign off due to wind and such, go out there expectign to be dead and bam bitch starts up no hesitation. this thing is amazing and i def recomend it to anyone and everyone

 

Sounds good. Maybe if a few more chime in we can get a sticky.

 

If I were to buy this dvolt gel battery, when I receive it, could I be able to install it immediately? Or would I have to buy a battery charger and charge the battery first? I wish I could find a local retailer.

 

they should be charged up all ready to go when you get it!

 

Is that only for this particular battery but i know some bike stores have either or charged or not charged and most of the time they are out of the charged ones.

 

OEM batteries are fine- a gel battery isn't going to make you faster, lol.

Seems like people with battery problems are missing the point......everyone should have or invest in a battery tender.