AGM Battery For RZ?
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AGM Battery For RZ?
Hello all. I'm searching for a better battery. I have a cheapo battery master that is dead in under a year, even with maintenance.
I found this AGM Motobatt MB5.5U 12V 7Ah AGM Battery
but curiously one of the reviews mentions that an AGM battery will not work with Yamaha YPVS stick with lead acid
I see no reason why an AGM would affect the YPVS. Voltage is voltage, amps are amps.
Am I missing something here?
Thanks, George
I found this AGM Motobatt MB5.5U 12V 7Ah AGM Battery
but curiously one of the reviews mentions that an AGM battery will not work with Yamaha YPVS stick with lead acid
I see no reason why an AGM would affect the YPVS. Voltage is voltage, amps are amps.
Am I missing something here?
Thanks, George
1984 RZ350
2007 BMW R1200RT
1995 Honda CR250(bought new)
White Haven PA
2007 BMW R1200RT
1995 Honda CR250(bought new)
White Haven PA
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Re: AGM Battery For RZ?
If it’s 12 volts, has enough capacity and is capable of being charged, I’d use it.
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I have been using these AGM for 10 years or so. They last 5-7 years. Just bought one 3/22/22.
https://amzn.to/3xsz0kb
To replace this 5 year old one
https://amzn.to/3xsz0kb
To replace this 5 year old one
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Re: AGM Battery For RZ?
I have moto-batt in my RZ. They are excellent batteries.
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Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
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I use a BikeMaster AGM, it was like 25 bucks.
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I now use alarm battery , they last with no maintenance and are dirt cheap . You just need a battery to make your flashers work at idle and prevent headlight flicking .
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Re: AGM Battery For RZ?
Thanks to kpke for the battery recommendation. I ordered the WEZE from Amazon.
https://amzn.to/3xsz0kb
(Funds are low). Packed it out with a bit of neoprene. It hold 13.1 volts for weeks.
Thanks again
https://amzn.to/3xsz0kb
(Funds are low). Packed it out with a bit of neoprene. It hold 13.1 volts for weeks.
Thanks again
1984 RZ350
2007 BMW R1200RT
1995 Honda CR250(bought new)
White Haven PA
2007 BMW R1200RT
1995 Honda CR250(bought new)
White Haven PA
Re: AGM Battery For RZ?
The Motobatt MB5.5U is an excellent battery. I bought one for my KH400 nine years ago and just recently replaced it.
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olgreyhair wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 6:51 pm Thanks to kpke for the battery recommendation. I ordered the WEZE from Amazon.
https://amzn.to/3xsz0kb
(Funds are low). Packed it out with a bit of neoprene. It hold 13.1 volts for weeks.
Thanks again
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Re: AGM Battery For RZ?
Alternate method:
Several moons ago I experimented with Lithium Iron Nano Phosphate batteries (LiFePO4 A123). 20AH per cell. Cells are around the size of D alkaline cell (26650). 3.6V/cell. 3V nominal charge.
After I was satisfied that this would work, I moved the battery to the stock location. As far as I know this battery is still in service.
Several moons ago I experimented with Lithium Iron Nano Phosphate batteries (LiFePO4 A123). 20AH per cell. Cells are around the size of D alkaline cell (26650). 3.6V/cell. 3V nominal charge.
After I was satisfied that this would work, I moved the battery to the stock location. As far as I know this battery is still in service.
2.5 RZ350's
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2017 FZ-10
1973 RT3
1974 TY250
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2018 Grom
2017 KTM 390
2017 FZ-10
1973 RT3
1974 TY250
plus many others
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Agreed I just had my 2nd one die. Bought in 2013. I had one die last year, that was a 2012 vintage. I think they have a timer in them that when it reaches 9 years something disconnects inside lol.
Anyway, not unhappy with 9 years of life. :)
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82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
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Re: AGM Battery For RZ?
Will this work? My RZ will sit in the garage in Florida. I have AC in there but shut it off at night and weekends. It's hard on Batteries.
I keep posting because I'm some color matching paint and some final mechanicals away from snapping the front wheel off the ground!
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I keep posting because I'm some color matching paint and some final mechanicals away from snapping the front wheel off the ground!
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Jeff Cooper
Palm Harbor, FL
1984 RZ350
Palm Harbor, FL
1984 RZ350
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That's the same one in my link above. It will work. For 5-7 years.
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