Motorcycle Battery Recomendations? - 6th Gen

Needed a new battery on my 2004 VFR.

I really don't want to spend $175, but if it's worth it I will. I was leaning towards a Yausa Gel battery for $174, but a fellow VFR rider had bad luck with that battery.

Anything below $130 would be ideal.
Anyone have any good suggestions?

Thanks!

 

Batteries + is about $85 its AGM and works fine in the 6th gen.

 

If you don't have one already invest in a Battery Tender as well.

 

Thanks! Are you talking about this place?

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I have a battery tender. Not sure what a good amp range is for a tender.

 

He must been one unlucky bastard, never had a problem with a YUASA battery. Last one in my previous bike (gel) lasted over 8 years. New battery was still going strong 4 years later when I traded the bike. YUASA recommends a trickle charge every couple of months as well.

 

Just my 2cents. T-motorsports.com they have gel battery for 30$. Have one running in my 5th Gen seems to be working ok so far. No extensive research done.. but worked for me.

 

Shorai Power (or other branded) Lithium Iron Battery....love mine. :smile:

 

If you want to see a battery comparison with some insane killer tests check out this link
http://www.boulevardowners.com/cafe/index.cfm?page=topic&topicID=157926
They really run these batteries though a gauntlet of some over the top tests. The eventual winner is a Motobatt. I picked one up for my 06 VFR and it is rock solid. I stored my bike without charging for 3 months last winter, when I took it out the bike started right up. Put it on a Shumacher charger/analyzer and it still had a 72% charge. I highly recommend it.

 

I noticed the link in my earlier post was not working, now it will wil, click it again in above post.

 

Anytime you can pack some extra cranking amps or charge holding into a battery is a plus for me. It can mean the difference between that last gasp startup or having to call around for a buddy or tow service.