battery replacement info

[big kev]

hey guys my battery is dead as a door nail i had a look at the code and its factory battery, so now its time to replace my battery does any 1 have any good sugestions as to what battery to replace it with?


does any 1 have a gel battery in there bike?

[Volvi]

I only recommend the OEM Yuasa and not the gel one. around $140-150 discounted. my last one lasted 9 yrs.

[big kev]

I only recommend the OEM Yuasa and not the gel one. around $140-150 discounted. my last one lasted 9 yrs.

thanks volvi i have a good discount at my local bike shop so will hit them for a new battery

not bad considering that battery is original to last 5 yrs thanks for the advice mate

much aprecate

[1hotbusa]

Hi there,

My OEM battery lasted for about 8 years and was OK. When I replaced it I went for the Yuasa YTZ14 rather than the YTZ12S which is the standard battery. The YTZ12S has 180CCA, the YTZ14 has 230CCA (CCA being cold cranking current). The YTZ14 is slightly taller but still fits into the standard battery mount.

Hope this helps, I would go this way if I was you.

[big kev]

yeah thats good info man top stuff the taller battery wont matter as i have a custom battery tray now with my custom undertail

good stuff mate thanks guys

[Gnarbunkle99]

Noticed that Yuasa OEM replacement battery is not made in Japan like the original.

[rb3221]

Hi there,

My OEM battery lasted for about 8 years and was OK. When I replaced it I went for the Yuasa YTZ14 rather than the YTZ12S which is the standard battery. The YTZ12S has 180CCA, the YTZ14 has 230CCA (CCA being cold cranking current). The YTZ14 is slightly taller but still fits into the standard battery mount.

Hope this helps, I would go this way if I was you.

As "1hotbusa" said, that's the one I use, my bike has a big bore kit and the ytz14 starts it every time hot or cold.

[big kev]

good as gold guys im on the right track with the battery now

awsome guys

[Greeny_SA]

Has anyone tried an ODYSSEY battery.They are a gel type with very high CCA.
They do many sizes & should have one to fit a busa. I put one in my car 9 yrs
ago & it's still going strong.They are maintenance free & you can even mount
them upside down if required. The one i put in the ford has the same physical
dimensions as the original but has 1200 CCA. The only real drawback is the
cost, eg the car one cost me $290 9 yrs ago, when a good std battery was $100.00. Don't know where to get them though. I think i got mine from autobarn but i will find out when i need one. Put one in, don't touch it for 9 yrs, then fit another, what could be easier. By the way I'm a beer plumber not a battery salesman.

[big kev]

thats top info greeny the battery is a sock item from factory, im looking at all aspects of this an am absorbing as much info on this subject so i but the correct battery for the busa

cheers guys awsome best fourm for info i have ever been involved with

cheers big kev

[BUSGO]

The battery part numbers quoted above are for the GEN 1 model busa 99 - 07.
The 08 and later have a stronger, no maintenance battery fitted but I haven't had it out and can't tell you the model. It is a Yuasa though.

[Landmine]

I have a K 8 Hayabusa battery dead after 9 months and 10000 kms decided to try other battery. Well can't be much worse life span. The Battery in the K8 is Gel Yuasa YTX12-BS. Replaced it with a battery from All Purpose Batteries GTX12-BS Gel battery for $95 delivered to door. Don't mind being loyal if I get support or life but willing to try alternatives when support and battery life is lacking.

[big kev]

im currently in the middle of doing some work on the busa so i havent really done the battery thing yet but with all this info i should have what i need to pick the best

[jamieBezzina]

OME Only dont f*** around with CRAP that all i use. Cost more but you pay for what you get.

[Volvi]

jamie could you please reduce the length of your nic, its to long and throws out the columns for those of us that have them on the left. thx.