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    What Battery do we use?

    I've been racking my brain on trying to figure out what type/size/ model number battery that's supposed to fit in our bikes.
    It's been over 5 years since I bought one for my G, so I can't remember.
    I'm looking for something inexpensive.
    I've searched the forum and there's a lot on the AGM/Sealed batteries.
    I'm not interested in them. Call me old school, I like the wet cells.
    It's my commuter, so my bike never sits more than 3 days without riding. (maybe 2 weeks in the winter if there's snow.)
    I can't remember if I got my last one from walmart or advanced auto.

    I'm just looking for part numbers or some other code of battery lingo that'll point me in the right direction to get the right size.
    Like 18LA or 24GL ... etc.

    Thanks.
    ps. I understand that some of you love your AGMs, but that's not the direction I want to go.
    Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

    80G (Green paint(PO idea))
    The Green Monster
    K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
    Got him in '04.
    bald tire & borrowing parts

    80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
    Scarlet
    K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
    Got her in '11
    Ready for the twisties!

    81H (previously CPMaynard's)
    Hugo
    Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
    Cold weather ride
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  • #2
    Walmart wet cell battery is about $50, part# ES50N18LA3.
    2H7 (79) owned since '89
    3H3 owned since '06

    "If it ain't broke, modify it"

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    • #3
      Thanks Phil, That's exactly the kind of info I was looking for.

      Anyone else have any ideas about other brands/stores ?
      Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

      80G (Green paint(PO idea))
      The Green Monster
      K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
      Got him in '04.
      bald tire & borrowing parts

      80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
      Scarlet
      K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
      Got her in '11
      Ready for the twisties!

      81H (previously CPMaynard's)
      Hugo
      Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
      Cold weather ride

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      • #4
        Hi George,
        all Clymer's sez is 12V 20AH; helpful, right?
        What you need to know is the physical size and where the terminals and the vent are located.
        Most likely even if Clymer's did include the battery alphanumeric code it wouldn't be too much help; the code differs between battery mfrs and they all seem to change the codes every few years anyway.
        Best you measure the old battery and go see a proper battery shop.
        Fred Hill, S'toon
        XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
        "The Flying Pumpkin"

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        • #5
          GLowe, personnel preference and initial cost might be a factor for some, but in this case, ya' get what cha' pay for. My preference is Interstate, but at the $90 price, may not fit others pocketbook. It is now headed towards its 8th yr. and 'killed' just twice. The Exide in my Honda ST was in it when I bought the bike........8yrs.ago....and still is. Key is good clean connections at all times, initially buy a quality battery which has more internal plating, and don't own a battery-tender, as they REDUCE the longgivity of any wet-cell battery as does 'shelving' one during the 'off' season.
          Last edited by motoman; 03-20-2012, 01:59 PM.
          81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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          • #6
            And don't go for any of the Li-Ion batteries that are occasionally mentioned. They get hot during charging and can catch fire and I don't even know if the XS charging system works properly with them. I've seen them mentioned as the lastest must-have battery but, like you, I prefer to stick to lead-acid. It's tried and trusted.
            XS1100F 1980 European model. Standard. Dyna coils. Iridium plugs. XS750 final drive (sometimes). Micron fork brace. Progressive front springs. Geezer regulator/rectifier. Stainless 4 into 2 exhaust. Auto CCT (Venturer 1300) SOLD. New project now on the go. 1980 European model.

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            • #7
              Lithium Iron Battery

              I know George got the information he was looking for from Phil.....But, I saw this today on another forum, and some of you may be interested.

              Shorai Light Weight Lithium Iron Motorcycle Batteries
              Marty (in Mississippi)
              XS1100SG
              XS650SK
              XS650SH
              XS650G
              XS6502F
              XS650E

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              • #8
                I just took the rubber "mat" that sits under the battery in the tray, along with a height measurement, to NAPA and they went in the back and found the biggest capacity battery that physically fit. I think it cost around $50.
                XS11SH :: K&N Pods, 4->1, Dynojet kit, Barnett clutch springs, TC's fuse block, ATGATT

                Well, goodness. Look what we've got here.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by jetmechmarty View Post
                  I know George got the information he was looking for from Phil.....But, I saw this today on another forum, and some of you may be interested.

                  Shorai Light Weight Lithium Iron Motorcycle Batteries
                  The XS charging system doesn't work right to use one of those; I forget the details, but TFord researched using one in his XS and ended up trying one in another bike and was happy with it, even after it caught his bike on fire....
                  Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

                  '78E original owner - resto project
                  '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
                  '82 XJ rebuild project
                  '80SG restified, red SOLD
                  '79F parts...
                  '81H more parts...

                  Other current bikes:
                  '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
                  '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
                  '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
                  Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
                  Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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                  • #10
                    Thanks for the info guys.

                    Looks like walmart for me.

                    Maybe I'll just cheat and use the battery out of my G.
                    It's not that hard to swap batteries from bike to bike.
                    Hi, my name is George & I'm a twisty addict!

                    80G (Green paint(PO idea))
                    The Green Monster
                    K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, '81 oil cooler, TC's homemade 4-2 w/Mac Mufflers, Raptor 660 ACCT
                    Got him in '04.
                    bald tire & borrowing parts

                    80SG (Black w/red emblems & calipers)
                    Scarlet
                    K&N A/F, TC's fuse block, WJ5, Shoei bags, Raptor 660 ACCT.
                    Got her in '11
                    Ready for the twisties!

                    81H (previously CPMaynard's)
                    Hugo
                    Full Venturer, Indigo Blue with B/W painted tank.
                    Cold weather ride

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Danny Crawdad View Post
                      I just took the rubber "mat" that sits under the battery in the tray, along with a height measurement, to NAPA and they went in the back and found the biggest capacity battery that physically fit. I think it cost around $50.
                      What was the part number from the battery?
                      Nathan
                      KD9ARL

                      μολὼν λαβέ

                      1978 XS1100E
                      K&N Filter
                      #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                      OEM Exhaust
                      ATK Fork Brace
                      LED Dash lights
                      Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                      Green Monster Coils
                      SS Brake Lines
                      Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                      In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                      Theodore Roosevelt

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                      • #12
                        Napa battery P/N: PSB 24HLBS

                        350 CCA

                        Battery Dimensions : 8 1/8" L x 3 7/16" W x 6 3/8" H (205 mm x 87 mm x 162 mm)
                        Last edited by bikerphil; 03-21-2012, 02:48 PM.
                        2H7 (79) owned since '89
                        3H3 owned since '06

                        "If it ain't broke, modify it"

                        ☮

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                        • #13
                          I just replaced my old one with a new XPower AGM for $119 at Batteries Plus. Just tell them the year/model of your bike and they'll cross-reference it. The new one is a perfect fit, comes with a 2 year warranty and provides 330 cca.

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by bikerphil View Post
                            Napa battery P/N: PSB 24HLBS

                            350 CCA

                            Battery Dimensions : 8 1/8" L x 3 7/16" W x 6 3/8" H (205 mm x 87 mm x 162 mm)
                            Same battery is on sale here locally for $28 right now.
                            Nathan
                            KD9ARL

                            μολὼν λαβέ

                            1978 XS1100E
                            K&N Filter
                            #45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
                            OEM Exhaust
                            ATK Fork Brace
                            LED Dash lights
                            Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
                            Green Monster Coils
                            SS Brake Lines
                            Vision 550 Auto Tensioner

                            In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.

                            Theodore Roosevelt

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by natemoen View Post
                              Same battery is on sale here locally for $28 right now.
                              That seems too good to be true, maybe they are selling cores.
                              2H7 (79) owned since '89
                              3H3 owned since '06

                              "If it ain't broke, modify it"

                              ☮

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