05-28-2017, 01:55 AM
We've had this discussion before about batteries.
It's a well known fact that batteries existing in the hotter southern climates have a much shorter life than those who have to exist in cooler climates.
I have always used a Yuasa battery and easily get 6-7-8 years out of them up here in Eskimo land. I don't know if longevity has anything to do with being idle for nearly six months every winter.
I remove all the batteries from the bikes except the CB since it's a pain to do, but have a pigtail fitted for charging.
Once a month hook each one them up to an Optimate charger for a few days, then leave them in a cool dry place.
Just this year I replaced the 11 year-old Yuasa battery in my Bonneville because I wasn't willing to trust it anymore. After all that time it certainly didn't owe me anything.
YMMV
It's a well known fact that batteries existing in the hotter southern climates have a much shorter life than those who have to exist in cooler climates.
I have always used a Yuasa battery and easily get 6-7-8 years out of them up here in Eskimo land. I don't know if longevity has anything to do with being idle for nearly six months every winter.
I remove all the batteries from the bikes except the CB since it's a pain to do, but have a pigtail fitted for charging.
Once a month hook each one them up to an Optimate charger for a few days, then leave them in a cool dry place.
Just this year I replaced the 11 year-old Yuasa battery in my Bonneville because I wasn't willing to trust it anymore. After all that time it certainly didn't owe me anything.
YMMV