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[Uded2me]

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[SteveJ.]

um...no.

But generally, you get what ya pay for.

[Outback_Jon]

Don't know if the battery is a place I'd try to save money on a bike that doesn't have a kickstarter to back it up.  (I carry a set of motorcycle sized jumper cables - homemade - just in case, anyway)

I got a 310cca AGM battery from Batterymart for $86.  I know a bunch of guys that swear by those Big Crank batteries for their vintage Hondas.  I put one in my CB750F and loved it.  Retired my Conc battery before it was dead and replaced it with a Big Crank, too. 

[Uded2me]

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[SteveJ.]

Ask Tony about that.  Read about his Odyssey PC680: http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=3124.msg36605#msg36605
 "it seems that $$$ no longer buys quality."

I know, I wqas thinking about that as I typed it. I personally use an Interstate sealed lead acid battery that is now almost five years old. I'm thinking of doing a pre-emptive replacement.

[jbailey]

Deka ETX20L (Made in USA)  $77.95 with free shipping.  Had mine three years now.

http://www.tristatebattery.com/product_info.php?products_id=981

Haven't heard much good about the chinese batteries.

[Uded2me]

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[jbailey]

One  of my neighbors told me Advance Auto has $35 off $85 with online coupon code "big35" so I picked up a MagnaPower EXT20L (310CCA, 1 year non-prorated warranty) for $54.99 plus tax.  It's on a trickle charger until morning.

That looks like the Deka, is made in the USA and has the same EXT20L part number.  $54.99 is a good deal.

[jbailey]

I just noticed that the ETX20L is listed as $104.99.  The ETX18L is $89.99.

Which did you get?

[Uded2me]

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[MAN OF BLUES]

Ask Tony about that.  Read about his Odyssey PC680: http://www.zggtr.org/index.php?topic=3124.msg36605#msg36605
 "it seems that $$$ no longer buys quality."

I would beg to differ, any battery can fail, Ody has a superb track record, and one of the best warranties out there.....don't play them down, they are high on the list for the "best" rating among conni owners....

Does anybody have any knowledge of any of these?
$54.81 ebay YTX20L-BS 270CCA http://tinyurl.com/3cgfs74
$51.79 ebay YTX20L-BS 270CCA http://tinyurl.com/42qqca5
$57.94 amazon, Blue Grass Battery, PoweStar PS680 (20L-BS Replacement) ???CCA http://tinyurl.com/3qg63eh

I'd be a bit careful with these....and personally would'nt suggest them unless you know the ACTUAL ACTIVATION DATE on them....as with the ODY bat also, when they are on e-bay....they are often times ones that have been sitting on a shelf for a year, and are rotated stock.....

[kzz1king]

Don't know if the battery is a place I'd try to save money on a bike that doesn't have a kickstarter to back it up.  (I carry a set of motorcycle sized jumper cables - homemade - just in case, anyway)





I was just thinking of making some. What size wire did you use and what did you use for clamps? Thanks
Wayne

[Outback_Jon]

I was just thinking of making some. What size wire did you use and what did you use for clamps? Thanks
Wayne

My dad made them.  I don't know the wire gauge offhand.  The clamps are similar to the type you'd find on a battery charger.  There's even a circuit breaker in case of wrong connections. 

[T Cro ®]

My dad made them.  I don't know the wire gauge offhand.  The clamps are similar to the type you'd find on a battery charger.  There's even a circuit breaker in case of wrong connections.

10 Gauge is plenty big for jumping off a M/C and in fact can squeak by for starting a car that has no other issues keeping it from starting; you would be surprised at how small the wiring is inside of those cheap jumper cables  that most people buy and rarely ever use. They use really thick insulation and 8 to 10 gauge wire.

[jbailey]

I wonder if prices are regional.

Advance Auto, 8234 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH  45255

Items to Be Picked Up: Item Qty. Pick Up or Shipping Price Total MagnaPower12-Volt Sealed AGM Premium Batteries for Power Sports Applications Part No ETX20L 12 MO.FREE REPL NO PRORATION 1 Advance Auto Parts - Store 6674 8234 BEECHMONT AVENUE CINCINNATI OH 45255-3153 Product Price   $89.99 Core Charges   $6.00 Discount   -$35.00 $89.99 Order Summary Product Subtotal: $89.99 Discounts: -$35.00 Shipping Charges: $0.00 Shipping Discount: $0.00 Core Charges: $6.00 Tax $3.96 Total: $64.95 I brought in the old battery and they took off the $6 core charge.

That's a really good deal.

I just wanted to make sure you didn't accidentally get a ETX18L because it won't fit.

[jbailey]

I just tried the link from knight_mare's post, and it does come up with the $89.99 price.  Then just put it in the cart and use coupon BIG35, choose pick up and put in my local store.  This looks to be a great deal and is a local buy.  I doubt you can beat this price for a good quality battery.

When you pick it up make sure it says "Made in USA" on it.  Made in China quality doesn't seem to be very good on batteries.  I have not had good luck even with AA size chinese alkalines.  It doesn't pay to cheap out on a battery.  Plus, it is good to buy american if possible.

[blade]

I picked up the same battery as knight_mare and the box definitely says, "Made in USA". 

[Outback_Jon]

I picked up the same battery as knight_mare and the box definitely says, "Made in USA".

I seem to recall some rumor, way back before there was an internet, about a city in China (or Taiwan, or Japan, or somewhere) trying to change their name to "Usa" so their products could be labeled "MADE IN USA".