Replacement Battery

[GoldOxide_imp]

Yeah, got a slightly slow crank the last time I fired up my CB. I recall the last Yuasa I bought in 2019 was just a tick over a hundred bucks. I've been searching for a new one - not ready to go, but an add-the-acid version, so it will be new whenever I need it to be. Very expensive now. I'll probably go with a cheaper brand, especially since my run of recent Yuasas has not yielded more than four years average.

Some of the newest off-brand LiFePO4 offerings have dropped in price significantly - if you can get stock.

[tommymck_imp]

Yeah, got a slightly slow crank the last time I fired up my CB. I recall the last Yuasa I bought in 2019 was just a tick over a hundred bucks. I've been searching for a new one - not ready to go, but an add-the-acid version, so it will be new whenever I need it to be. Very expensive now. I'll probably go with a cheaper brand, especially since my run of recent Yuasas has not yielded more than four years average.

Some of the newest off-brand LiFePO4 offerings have dropped in price significantly - if you can get stock.

Some of the newest off-brand LiFePO4 offerings have dropped in price significantly - if you can get stock.
I need to remember to do the research before the next replacement... Knowing me though, I'll just put it off and complain again in a few years. I'm tough on batteries...leaving the key in the on position and totally draining the things or not charging it in the winter, so it's on me I guess.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Yeah, got a slightly slow crank the last time I fired up my CB. I recall the last Yuasa I bought in 2019 was just a tick over a hundred bucks. I've been searching for a new one - not ready to go, but an add-the-acid version, so it will be new whenever I need it to be. Very expensive now. I'll probably go with a cheaper brand, especially since my run of recent Yuasas has not yielded more than four years average.

Some of the newest off-brand LiFePO4 offerings have dropped in price significantly - if you can get stock.

Some of the newest off-brand LiFePO4 offerings have dropped in price significantly - if you can get stock.
I need to remember to do the research before the next replacement... Knowing me though, I'll just put it off and complain again in a few years. I'm tough on batteries...leaving the key in the on position and totally draining the things or not charging it in the winter, so it's on me I guess.

Maybe buy batteries by the six pack?

[Gone in 60]

I've been thinking about this. I've been buying Yuasa batteries for my personal bikes for years. But, we also have a fleet of Honda and Kymco scooters for our events. When a battery dies on one of the scooters, we replace it with whatever we can find readily in whatever town we're working in. Some come from Walmart, some from tire stores, but always random brands. And those tend to last as long as the Yuasas in my bikes. I think my next battery purchase will be something a little more budget-friendly than a Yuasa. What's the worst that can happen?

[Gone in 60]

Here's another interesting thought. We fret about the condition of our motorcycle batteries, how long they will last, how we need to charge them to keep them going for as long as possible. Here's a counterpoint, in the form of my work van battery. An Interstate from Costco, going on just about five years. The van sits for weeks at a time, never gets put on a tender (it would be stolen instantly). Always cranks just fine. Apparently early last week, while the office was closed, my boss took the van to move something heavy. Put it back, but left the dome light on. I went to use it today, and it was dead. So dead, in fact, that it did not even register on my multi-meter. Been sitting dead for a full week.

Stuck it on a six amp charger for a few hours, and it's good as new.

[GoldOxide_imp]

Here's another interesting thought. We fret about the condition of our motorcycle batteries, how long they will last, how we need to charge them to keep them going for as long as possible. Here's a counterpoint, in the form of my work van battery. An Interstate from Costco, going on just about five years. The van sits for weeks at a time, never gets put on a tender (it would be stolen instantly). Always cranks just fine. Apparently early last week, while the office was closed, my boss took the van to move something heavy. Put it back, but left the dome light on. I went to use it today, and it was dead. So dead, in fact, that it did not even register on my multi-meter. Been sitting dead for a full week.

Stuck it on a six amp charger for a few hours, and it's good as new.

Costco cage batteries are really decent quality.

[peterbaron]

Here's another interesting thought. We fret about the condition of our motorcycle batteries, how long they will last, how we need to charge them to keep them going for as long as possible. Here's a counterpoint, in the form of my work van battery. An Interstate from Costco, going on just about five years. The van sits for weeks at a time, never gets put on a tender (it would be stolen instantly). Always cranks just fine. Apparently early last week, while the office was closed, my boss took the van to move something heavy. Put it back, but left the dome light on. I went to use it today, and it was dead. So dead, in fact, that it did not even register on my multi-meter. Been sitting dead for a full week.

Stuck it on a six amp charger for a few hours, and it's good as new.

Costco cage batteries are really decent quality.

Costco cage batteries are really decent quality.
^^+1^^, had two of them

[GoldOxide_imp]

Here's another interesting thought. We fret about the condition of our motorcycle batteries, how long they will last, how we need to charge them to keep them going for as long as possible. Here's a counterpoint, in the form of my work van battery. An Interstate from Costco, going on just about five years. The van sits for weeks at a time, never gets put on a tender (it would be stolen instantly). Always cranks just fine. Apparently early last week, while the office was closed, my boss took the van to move something heavy. Put it back, but left the dome light on. I went to use it today, and it was dead. So dead, in fact, that it did not even register on my multi-meter. Been sitting dead for a full week.

Stuck it on a six amp charger for a few hours, and it's good as new.

Costco cage batteries are really decent quality.

Costco cage batteries are really decent quality.
^^+1^^, had two of them

Cheapest priced decent quality cage wheel lug nuts too.

[DrewNJ_imp]

Anymore I avoid places like Amazon for car parts/OEM type stuff as there are more counterfeit parts than legit OEM parts. As for batteries, I have a tendency to shop local, in person, and look mainly at warranty vs brand name. For instance, our local Batteries Plus has a whole slew of batteries for the CB for under $150 and are doing 20% off right now. All with a 2 year full replacement warranty. This way I know if I get a bad one I can take it down the street and get it swapped out for 2 years.
Funny thing though, is that I have never warrantied a single one. I usually get 4-5 years and swap them out due to age.

[Gone in 60]

I avoid Ebay and am cautious with Amazon, especially after receiving a set of couterfeit NGK spark plugs. There's a Batteries Plus in a lot of the towns where we host our events, and if we can pick up a battery for a scooter if needed, that's one of our first choices for the warranty. They seem to hold up well.