New Battery Today

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Jusr replaced my ST battery after 5 years.

Ordinarily they should go that long, my FZ8 battery is really going strong after 3.5 years but always kept it on the charger when not ridden, or most of the time anyway.

We just got a few defective batteries with the Honda, either that or it's creating a lot of vibration or something.

3 years R4N?

Actually a little less than 3 years and even less consistent miles. I never seem to get more than 3 years on a battery, be it in a car, boat, or bike on a tender or not. I'm sure it's the heat in Fla that does them in. This bike sits in a storage unit here in Florida and is no longer kept on a tender since I had to move it to a new unit with no power a few months ago. I think they are going to run power to my unit now... we'll see. What does everyone think about strengths of the battery types and brands? A standard sealed unit like what it came from? A gel battery? Thoughts?

Actually a little less than 3 years and even less consistent miles. I never seem to get more than 3 years on a battery, be it in a car, boat, or bike on a tender or not. I'm sure it's the heat in Fla that does them in. This bike sits in a storage unit here in Florida and is no longer kept on a tender since I had to move it to a new unit with no power a few months ago. I think they are going to run power to my unit now... we'll see. What does everyone think about strengths of the battery types and brands? A standard sealed unit like what it came from? A gel battery? Thoughts? There is not a thing wrong with a high-quality, sealed, lead-acid battery as long as it's not allowed to freeze or become discharged, overcharged, or sulfated. These should go you five years if well-cared for. They are heavy, yes, but most of the time that's not an issue. I still trust Yuasa despite the failure of my CB1100s battery. I did walk, though, but not very far.