Yuasa battery

[Lou D]

Hi All, I bought my 2006 last year. I can`t figure out how old the battery is. The bike has 4,000 miles. Is it possible this is the original battery? Its a Yuasa GT14P-4. I emailed Yuasa but they didn`t answer. Its a sealed unit. No date. Anyone? Thanks, Lou D

 

[Vmaxrider]

It is possible that it is still the original. I have a 2007 that still has its original battery and works just fine. A lot of people recommend changing them every four years just to prevent a breakdown in the middle of nowhere. I had a Suzuki bandit before and it's original battery lasted about eight years before it finally croaked.

 

[rockmurf]

It sounds like it is the original. Time to replace.

 

[RossKean]

Why replace if it is working and still starting the bike with some authority. I agree that if the cranking is wimpy, it's time for a new one. Batteries can last a long time if they are properly maintained. My 2007 is still happy with the original battery after 60,000 miles.

 

[JREW]

If the battery struggles to start the bike after a few minutes of rest when the motor is hot (like after putting gas in it), then it's time to replace. Until then, use it. Yes they are a sealed battery.

 

[dcarver]

LOL, took my 'old used, POS' battery off the FJR and put it in the POS 14 HP Sears lawn tractor.

It still cranks the the lawn tractor no problem, so I spent good money for nothing on the feejer... :huh:

 

[rockmurf]

You only need to break down once on the road due to your battery going dead before you realize the battery is a maintenance item just like plugs, oil, filters etc. They don't always tell you when they are going to crap out. I know people like to wring out their last pennies worth but as stated in the first sentence. just sayin

 

[RossKean]

1331469561[/url]' post='943075']You only need to break down once on the road due to your battery going dead before you realize the battery is a maintenance item just like plugs, oil, filters etc. They don't always tell you when they are going to crap out. I know people like to wring out their last pennies worth but as stated in the first sentence. just sayin

I have also seen batteries less than a couple of months old take a dump for no apparent reason. Not always, but usually a battery will give you some warning before it goes. Not penny pinching but I don't replace a battery until there are symptoms of diminished capacity or performance.

 

[fossilrider]

It's probably the original. My 2005 is still on the original but will be replaced this spring although it has not displayed any problems.

 

[Fly Bye]

1331469561[/url]' post='943075']You only need to break down once on the road due to your battery going dead before you realize the battery is a maintenance item just like plugs, oil, filters etc. They don't always tell you when they are going to crap out. I know people like to wring out their last pennies worth but as stated in the first sentence. just sayin

I have also seen batteries less than a couple of months old take a dump for no apparent reason. Not always, but usually a battery will give you some warning before it goes. Not penny pinching but I don't replace a battery until there are symptoms of diminished capacity or performance.

I have had new and expensive batteries give up the ghost for not apparent reason.

I do know that keeping your battery on the Battery Tender will extend their life cycle and maintain good performance.