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Is anyone else having problems finding batteries? All the local places no longer carry or can get my batteries. I've tried walmart, farm n fleet, big R, tractor supply, menards. Also checked with our local bike shop. He can get one but at 110 thats 40 to 50 more than last year. Any help! I need 3 to start with.
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68 Honda Cl350 (sold)
76 Honda Cb 400 super sport
79 special (skull bike)
79 special (parts bike w/title)
79 special
80 standard full dress (Sat 24 years)
81 special (parts for now trying to get the title)
81 kaw 750 ltd (sold to brother-in-law)
80 650 maxim (fixing for wife)
81 650 maxim
81 Xs 650 special ( No title found in a barn)
88 Zx 600r (Sold)
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Try O'Reilly or Advanced Auto. Ask for an AGM style battery. Got mine from O'Reilly. 330cca's Very strong. -
I get mine from here:
Battery-Web.com
I have a Deka AGM in two of my bikes. I believe this is the third season.Marty (in Mississippi)
XS1100SG
XS650SK
XS650SH
XS650G
XS6502F
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I took someone's advice from a previous post and found mine at Walmart for $53.88 a few weeks ago.-Mike
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'79 XS1100SF 20k miles
'80 XS1100SG 44k miles
'81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
'79 XS750SF 17k miles
'85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
'84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
'86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles
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I thought I killed my Walmart battery. Ended-up being the stator & R/R.1979 XS1100F
2H9 Mod, Truck-Lite LED Headlight, TECHNA-FIT S/S Brake Lines, Rear Air Shocks, TKAT Fork Brace, Dyna DC-I Coils, TC Fuse Block, Barnett HD Clutch Springs, Superbike Handlebars, V-Star 650 ACCT, NGK Irridium Plugs, OEM Exhaust. CNC-Cut 2nd Gear Dogs; Ported/Milled Head; Modded Airbox: 8x8 Wix Panel Filter; #137.5 Main Jet, Viper Yellow Paint, Michelin Pilot Activ F/R, Interstate AGM Battery, 14MM MC, Maier Fairing, Cree LED Fog Lights.Comment
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I checked our walmart they didn't have it and the tire guy said they wouldn't be able to get one. "Its to old. Older than I am"68 Honda Cl350 (sold)
76 Honda Cb 400 super sport
79 special (skull bike)
79 special (parts bike w/title)
79 special
80 standard full dress (Sat 24 years)
81 special (parts for now trying to get the title)
81 kaw 750 ltd (sold to brother-in-law)
80 650 maxim (fixing for wife)
81 650 maxim
81 Xs 650 special ( No title found in a barn)
88 Zx 600r (Sold)
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Maybe I can send the SKU, or a picture of the box, or a scan of the receipt when I get home tonight. Do you think it would help?-Mike
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'79 XS1100SF 20k miles
'80 XS1100SG 44k miles
'81 XS1100H Venturer 35k miles
'79 XS750SF 17k miles
'85 Honda V65 Magna ~7k miles
'84 Honda V65 Magna 48k miles (parts bike)
'86 Yamaha VMAX 9k miles
Previous: '68 Motoguzzi 600cc + '79 XS750SF 22k miles +'84 Honda V65Comment
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That's cause you're asking for a battery for an old bike.
The ones that we buy from Walmart are normal everyday bike batteries.
Here it is:
EverStart ES50N18LA3 PowerSport Battery
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.
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Battery
I have purchased several batteries at http://www.batterymart.com. The last one from them was their part number PC680 - Odyssey. Paid $111.95. They have a wide selection. Check them out. Other websites had this battery priced at $135.
MikeLast edited by MPittma100; 05-02-2014, 11:03 AM.1981 XS1100H Venturer
K&N Air Filter
ACCT
Custom Paint by Deitz
Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
Stebel Nautilus Horn
EBC Front Rotors
Limie Accent Moves On In 2015
MikeComment
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The battery # for an xs11 is Y50-N18L. The important part of that # is the 18L. Anything with the 18L will fit.
Walmart has them for $60-$70. They have to be filled and charged for about 24 hours at 3 amps or so.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
The list changes.
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Actually, a 1.5amp charge rate on a newly serviced lead-acid wet cell battery is the better option to avoid premature sulfation and avoid a 'surface' charge. Just what I was taught OJT by those more knowledgable than I at that time
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Must be somethin' to it, as I regualrly get 8-9.5ys. service from both my bikes batteries(Interstate) and I do NOT own a batt. tender, which is an other subjet entirely
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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.Comment
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I don't own a tender either ( other than me starting it regularly) and my battery charger only goes down to 2 amps.Actually, a 1.5amp charge rate on a newly serviced lead-acid wet cell battery is the better option to avoid premature sulfation and avoid a 'surface' charge. Just what I was taught OJT by those more knowledgable than I at that time.
Must be somethin' to it, as I regualrly get 8-9.5ys. service from both my bikes batteries(Interstate) and I do NOT own a batt. tender, which is an other subjet entirely.
I think 2 - 3 amps is recommended in the battery instructions when you buy one. IIRC.
Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
The list changes.Comment
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Just saw the "3amp or so" and didn't want someone to think more was better
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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.Comment
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Guess I should have said 3 amps or less. My bad.Greg
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
― Albert Einstein
80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
The list changes.Comment
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Battery Charging
I have found an interesting difference in a bike with the standard rectifier/regulator compared to one with the Geezer unit installed.
I can crank up two bikes to warm them up. One has the standard r/r, the other has the Geezer r/r. Each one runs about 20 minutes. After turning both off, I then hook back up the battery tenders. The stock r/r lights up the tender to the 85% blinking red light. The Geezer equipped bike lights up the still fully charged green light.
Bottom line - the Geezer unit works!
Mike1981 XS1100H Venturer
K&N Air Filter
ACCT
Custom Paint by Deitz
Geezer Rectifier/Regulator
Chacal Stainless Steel Braided Brake Lines
Chrome Front Rotor & Caliper Covers
Stebel Nautilus Horn
EBC Front Rotors
Limie Accent Moves On In 2015
MikeComment
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