New battery.

[Tezza_imp]

Well my original battery finally gave out yesterday after 5 years and 4 months. I think the cold weather of late helped in its demise. Not a bad effort considering my 4wd battery died after only 3 years. Now I just need 2 new tyres. I will probably go with the Pirelli sport demons again.

[the Ferret]

5 years is decent. I have gotten more and I have gotten less. Mine are always plugged in to a tender when not being ridden though.

What battery did you go back with? I'm convinced of the superiority of oem Yuasas, even over after market Yuasas.

[Tezza_imp]

I'm pretty sure it was the same as the stock battery. YTX15s.

[Rocky_imp]

I've only ever used Yuasa batteries and get great life and service from them.

[widude]

I've been going to the 'Battery Mart' after doing some research, check it out. The maker is 'deka' out of PA, a big player in power sport batteries.

Their 'Big Crank' is made by Deka. Use a tender once in a while and it will last a long time. I just replaced a 2002 ATV battery, still worked but I was getting nervous about an inconvenient failure.


http://www.batterymart.com

[Cormanus]

Flynrider put a lithium ion better in his CB (see http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5457). I wonder how that's going?

[the Ferret]

I've been going to the 'Battery Mart' after doing some research, check it out. The maker is 'deka' out of PA, a big player in power sport batteries.

Their 'Big Crank' is made by Deka. Use a tender once in a while and it will last a long time. I just replaced a 2002 ATV battery, still worked but I was getting nervous about an inconvenient failure.


http://www.batterymart.com

They do list our bike

http://www.batterymart.com/c-honda-cb110...cycle.html

[Seabee_imp]

I run a Balistic Evo battery in my CB. Their website does not list the CB but I took it out of my last bike and it went in with no trouble. Smaller than standard and a lot lighter. These batteries hold their charge really well. Bike starts strong every time even after sitting for a couple of weeks.
The battery is two years old now and has never had to be charged up.

[DGShannon_imp]

Flynrider put a lithium ion better in his CB (see http://cb1100forum.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5457). I wonder how that's going?

I had a Shorai lithium on my last bike, and it was great. Unbelievably light weight. When my CB battery needs replacing, I will definitely go that route.

[Gumby 1100_imp]

Most of the batteries I've seen mentioned in this thread seem to be in the $200+ range.

Even a Yuasa YTZ14S for the CB1100 lists for around $200 in Canada and that is just a typical Factory Activated/Maintenance Free type. Sure, Batterymart.com has them for less, but by the time you factor in international shipping via UPS, duty and brokerage, it works out to $200+.

What happened to the days of motorcycle batteries costing between $50 and $75? And, what justifies the expense?