Battery died today...

[dgfella]

I went out to go for my Sunday ride this morning AND:

Bad News:

The bike would not turn over as the battery was dead.

Good news:

15 minutes after I gave up trying to start it, the sky opened up with a killer thunderstorm.

BUT

More Good news:

I noticed that the battery wasn't taking a full charge from the Battery Tender, so I ordered a new WestCo battery from our pal Jeff at Bikeeffects.com last week.

More Bad news:

It's back ordered 2+ weeks.

I'm going to hunt around for an alternative source that has one in stock. Can you guys post any sources you might have? I'd appreciate it, as I've missed a lot of riding this year already.

 

[Prubert]

I'm going to hunt around for an alternative source that has one in stock. Can you guys post any sources you might have? I'd appreciate it, as I've missed a lot of riding this year already.

Wal-Mart carries AGM batteries, but I am not sure if they have the size for the FJR. You may want to check there.

They are the same units as the WestCo with a different label.

Good Luck!

Later.

 

[snikr]

Did you try an Interstate Battery dealer? Or your Yamaha dealer (don't shoot me I'm only the messanger here)?

Tom

 

[Timbo2015]

When my original battery crapped out in spring, 2005, (the original only lasted 6 months, despite being on a battery maintainer during winter) I was desperate for a battery and called the local Batteries Plus store. I was shocked to find they had one in stock. It is still working fine.

 

[dgfella]

When my original battery crapped out in spring, 2005, (the original only lasted 6 months, despite being on a battery maintainer during winter) I was desperate for a battery and called the local Batteries Plus store. I was shocked to find they had one in stock. It is still working fine.

Timbo, I did the same thing this weekend. It's a 'Made in China' battery, but is has a 2 year guarantee and was in stock. $86 with tax.

I'll see how it runs.

 

[05fjrBluedevil]

Looks as though your battery was looking out for your best interest as far as the down pour. :0)

I have seen our size/ type at a local cycle gear......

I did think of buying it, but decided to just keep on running with the stock one- I do have to say that i have been very lucky in regards to this stock battery and how long it has lasted, seeing that i have left stuff on and drained it more time than i can remember.....:0{

Just the other day it was sitting at 11.67 after a two week break- then when i got it to fire it was only showing charged to 13.56-13.78 while tooling about, but today it is back to 14.05.... So all is good......volt meter= best farkle I think I have done, ever since then- I have been able to walk over to bike and know what the shape the battery was in prior to getting all my gear on......

 

[JohnB]

I went out to go for my Sunday ride this morning AND:
Bad News:

The bike would not turn over as the battery was dead.

Good news:

15 minutes after I gave up trying to start it, the sky opened up with a killer thunderstorm.

BUT

More Good news:

I noticed that the battery wasn't taking a full charge from the Battery Tender, so I ordered a new WestCo battery from our pal Jeff at Bikeeffects.com last week.

More Bad news:

It's back ordered 2+ weeks.

I'm going to hunt around for an alternative source that has one in stock. Can you guys post any sources you might have? I'd appreciate it, as I've missed a lot of riding this year already.

I got a WestCo here: www.ebatteriestogo.com

Good price and good service!

 

[stagecoach]

I ordered mine through Westco online https://westcobattery.com/

MK Battery does the processing, and the shipping is free. I believe I paid $77.95 total, and it arrived four days later.