batteries

[seth]

our 14's are k5 and k6's
still on oem bstteries and seam to be going strongly
any recommendations for replacements when the time comes
very seriously looking as replaning with brand new oem battery .

[KiwiCol]

Yuasa seems to be the brand of choice. Fairly sure Lord Barmy Esq  recommends them. 

That's what I got recently when I replaced my OEM battery.

[ARH]

Have to concur...Yuasa every time for me. 

[gsxbarmy]

Yuasa seems to be the brand of choice. Fairly sure Lord Barmy Esq  recommends them. 

That's what I got recently when I replaced my OEM battery.

Indeed he does! Never had an issue with Yuasa and they have great longevity. Will always be my battery of choice

[Blubber]

Placed a Yuasa battery in my 14 too

[Ktmjunkie]

Motobatt more cranking power and so far lasted better than all the previous Yuasa batteries ive used

[Batkwaka]

I still have the original battery in mine (Special Edition bought '09) but I am thinking of the Motobatt or similar for the weight saving.

[VladTepes]

Yuasa

[Mrg]

Well I am going to replace mine before the summer so this will be a good place to make my choice from your input  thank you guys   

[froudy]

Yuasa fitted to mine..Last winter it got a bit sluggish to turn over on icy mornings, so I bought a new one...

It's still in the box in the shed as the original still seems to be going strong again. I do keep mine on an Optimiser when I'm not riding it for an extended period though.

[Mick_J]

Yuasa, every time.  I have tried a lot of others in the past and it's just not worth the hassle.

[diebythereaper]

Has anyone tried the Lithium Ion batteries ? Ever had any issues with them?
I've seen some photos of the aftermath of them catching fire

[KiwiCol]

Fairly sure Bielie45 has one fitted, an early version admittedly.

@Bielie45

[Mick_J]

Has anyone tried the Lithium Ion batteries ? Ever had any issues with them?
I've seen some photos of the aftermath of them catching fire

Biggest problem with lithium batteries is that they don't like the cold, although they are getting better.  If your bike is stored outside it might be a problem in winter also they have a low AH rating so if you have an alarm it will need to be on a charger when not in use.

[grog]

AGM, seem to be the recod ones. bigger can of worms than which oil. so many diff. opinions, hard to know what is truth. i have a lithium phosphate jump pack, weighs same as a six pack of beer, puts out 1500cca, re charges in 40 seconds. i use it average 10 times a day, my job. it starts a v8 diesel landcruiser with ease. had a motobatt, just replaced it, useless. might as well just buy yuasa oem, they last but less than 200cca. does the job. hvt8 is my choice now, agm vrla batt. tests at 350cca. bike just zings over, quite amazing. lithium is much lighter, who would notice it? https://superstart.com.au/hvt-8-ultra-high-performance-agm-motorcycle-battery.html