03-05-2025, 11:53 AM
I brought up a thread about batteries back in 2022, when I last changed my battery. I'm bringing it up again because with the way technology progresses so rapidly, maybe there are some different battery options out there that someone can help me with?
The battery life on my 2014 DLX is rather disappointing. My original battery lasted 32 months. I replaced it with a YUSA battery, and purchased a Battery Tender; the Battery Tender was connected whenever my bike was not being ridden. When this battery lasted 68 months, I thought the Battery Tender was my answer to short battery life. My next YUASA battery only lasted 31 months, very similar to my OEM battery, despite being connected to a Battery Tender whenever the bike was not being ridden. These batteries are not cheap! I paid less for the battery in my truck, that came with a three year warranty!
My battery voltage is 12.5 volts with the engine off, and is 13.8 volts whenever the engine is running, which is within the factory specification.
I have a YUASA battery that I swap between my VFR800 and my XR650L. This battery is connected to a Battery Tender whenever it is not in a bike, and it lasted seven years!
Can anyone recommend a replacement battery for my CB1100? Can I use a Lithium battery? Are Lithium batteries actually that much better? Will a Lithium battery charge properly with the charging system on my CB1100, and will it charge properly connected to my Battery Tender? I'm not as concerned about price, although that is a factor, but I am interested in quality, and long life.
Thank you for your suggestions.
The battery life on my 2014 DLX is rather disappointing. My original battery lasted 32 months. I replaced it with a YUSA battery, and purchased a Battery Tender; the Battery Tender was connected whenever my bike was not being ridden. When this battery lasted 68 months, I thought the Battery Tender was my answer to short battery life. My next YUASA battery only lasted 31 months, very similar to my OEM battery, despite being connected to a Battery Tender whenever the bike was not being ridden. These batteries are not cheap! I paid less for the battery in my truck, that came with a three year warranty!
My battery voltage is 12.5 volts with the engine off, and is 13.8 volts whenever the engine is running, which is within the factory specification.
I have a YUASA battery that I swap between my VFR800 and my XR650L. This battery is connected to a Battery Tender whenever it is not in a bike, and it lasted seven years!
Can anyone recommend a replacement battery for my CB1100? Can I use a Lithium battery? Are Lithium batteries actually that much better? Will a Lithium battery charge properly with the charging system on my CB1100, and will it charge properly connected to my Battery Tender? I'm not as concerned about price, although that is a factor, but I am interested in quality, and long life.
Thank you for your suggestions.