Which battery?
Moderator: rztom
Which battery?
What brand / type of battery are you all using?
I was thinking of going Lithium but I keep my bikes on tenders when not in use for more than a week so not sure if it's necessary...
Any recommendations on brand / ampage?
I was thinking of going Lithium but I keep my bikes on tenders when not in use for more than a week so not sure if it's necessary...
Any recommendations on brand / ampage?
85 RZ350
88 YSR50
82 RD350LC (Current project)
06 Triumph Daytona 675 (track toy)
97 Honda RS125 (race bike #1)
99 Aprilia RS250 (race bike #2)
89 RGV250 VJ21
85 RG500
85 RZ350 Hybrid
86 GSXR750
88 YSR50
82 RD350LC (Current project)
06 Triumph Daytona 675 (track toy)
97 Honda RS125 (race bike #1)
99 Aprilia RS250 (race bike #2)
89 RGV250 VJ21
85 RG500
85 RZ350 Hybrid
86 GSXR750
Re: Which battery?
I'm using a Powersonic PTZ7S, which is a sealed lead acid type battery. I've posted some info here about it in case you're interested.
Tod
'75 RD350
'84 RZ350
'84 Kawasaki ZX900 Ninja
'75 RD350
'84 RZ350
'84 Kawasaki ZX900 Ninja
Re: Which battery?
Same exact battery here in 3 bikes. One is several years old and still going strong!!! And best of all, they don't cost much. And double best of all, NO LEAKING ACID350Bfine wrote:I'm using a Powersonic PTZ7S, which is a sealed lead acid type battery. I've posted some info here about it in case you're interested.
Ken's Garage
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
- pushstartrearset
- -----
- Posts: 1339
- Joined: Thu Mar 17, 2011 4:20 pm
- Location: Vancouver, WA
Re: Which battery?
I bounce back and forth (battery swaps): In order of preference
1. YTZ7S from battery mart. Probably the same as the PTZ7S.
2. Radio Shack 5AH alarm battery, but not in the RD400, i go to option #1.
http://www.batterymart.com/p-ytz7s-agm- ... fgodbqUAOw
1. YTZ7S from battery mart. Probably the same as the PTZ7S.
2. Radio Shack 5AH alarm battery, but not in the RD400, i go to option #1.
http://www.batterymart.com/p-ytz7s-agm- ... fgodbqUAOw
1984 RZ350L (U.S.) Old Toomeys, oil injected!, Y-boot K&N. loctite throttle cable holder on left carb!! , 410 mains, Dynojet needles 2.0 clip, #20 pilot @ 1.5 turn a.s., 240/512 p.v.
Re: Which battery?
I'm on the 3rd year on a Ballistic 4 cell. Small and light, I've never charged it, just put it in the house for the winter. It was a bit expensive though.
Re: Which battery?
I have mounted one of these under the tank on my 500. But read many horror stories about these batteries. I keep having thoughts of starting that beast up, riding down the road, the battery heating up (under the tank) and catching fire, etc.RuZty wrote:I'm on the 3rd year on a Ballistic 4 cell. Small and light, I've never charged it, just put it in the house for the winter. It was a bit expensive though.
Good to hear your success story on the Ballistic RuZty!!!
One caveat in my situation though is...
I WOULD HAVE TO ACTUALLY FINISH THAT BIKE, START IT AND RIDE IT . So maybe i don't have nothing to worry about
Ken's Garage
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
- Consciousness
- Posts: 409
- Joined: Sun Jul 21, 2013 12:28 pm
- Location: The Big Apple
Re: Which battery?
Whatever you do don't use a part unlimited battery, complete waste. the Yuasa works fine. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yuasa-Standard- ... 87&vxp=mtr
85 RZ350 KR. Racetech/Fox Motul 10W. Telefix, Prog. Zeel, VForce4's, VM30 Mik's Uni-Filters & UFOs, Grooved Head & Mild Port w/Boyesen's by Rich's Taylor'd Porting, Orig. Toomeys, Redline, Conti Attack2.
Re: Which battery?
Motobatts in most of my bikes now, good batts imho.
80 XT500 Supermoto!
81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
Like Watches? www.PloProf.com & www.DeskDivers.com
81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
Like Watches? www.PloProf.com & www.DeskDivers.com
Re: Which battery?
Well, I just got a lithium iron battery from China. Skorpion is the brand and it is kind of amazing. It weighs next to nothing and arrived fully charged. So I did what any lazy redneck would do, I installed it and turned the key. The headlight came on, the powervalves cycled and my gps powered up. To ice the cake, the turn signals flashed at a steady rate, without starting the engine. I got it from a company called BatteryStuff. It was $89 US sale price with free shipping. If it lasts it is the way to go. Overheating and explosion are supposedly not an issue. Will update later.
Forgot the model number SSTZ7S-HP. Regular price $115 US, no mention of the length of the sale.
well, it is May, 20 and I haven't had cause to even think about this battery since I installed it.
Forgot the model number SSTZ7S-HP. Regular price $115 US, no mention of the length of the sale.
well, it is May, 20 and I haven't had cause to even think about this battery since I installed it.
Red/White US '84, Spec II pipes, Y-boot w/K&N, Fox Shock, Mikuni carbs?