Battery replacement recommendations

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  1. Dudealicious

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    well, she's knocking on 4 years old and the battery is starting to show signs of a struggle.
    these cold 60 deg mornings sure are testing her. :smow:
    so any good websites out there for a replacement?
    i hazard to think what hollywood honda is asking...$$$
     
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    There is a Batteries Plus at 5437 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, 310-313-2550. They will be much cheaper and have Yuasa and cheaper option as well. I would go with the Yuasa myself.
     
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    Yuasas since day one in my 91. Each has lasted a minimum of four years.


    Many times manufacturers cut deals with suppliers and retailers for branding. The batteries from TC's source might well be Yuasas with a different label..

    OTOH some dudes behind the counter will try to convince buyers that this is the case when there is a spiff on some POS part or thing that they need to move.

    Caveat Emptor.
     
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    I am still on my original on my 06 with over 70K miles. SO far it is still going strong but know I should be looking at a replacement soon. No battery tender or any of that stuff either.. I guess I ride often enough that t tender is not required. But I think to expect more than 5 years out of a battery would be akin to living in a world where the skies are like a kaleidoscope.

    SO I heard Yuasa mentioned a couple times even before this thread. I assume that is the replacement battery of choice here.
     
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    I am going with a Yuasa. Per my buddy/co-worker who is a motorcycle mechanic and F1/F2 race car mechanic, this is the best battery you can possibly buy.
     
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    Yuasa is what I put in my 5th gen. 2 years ago, never a problem.
     
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    that's what i ended up going with. Yuasa. $140 at my local dealer. other makes were in the $80+ range so i figured the original Yuasa lasted nearly 4 years so should this one. a worthy investment.
     
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    +1 FOR Yuasa
     
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