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Who is using a TruGel battery

Started by weedahoe, December 13, 2012, 10:37:54 PM

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weedahoe

How long have you had it?
Pros/cons?
Opinions?

That Shorai LiFePO4 is nice but that $150 price tag isnt. The 1000 CCA batteries in my truck didnt cost that much  :cookoo:
2007
K&N Lunchbox
20/62.5/142.5
chromed pegs
R6 shock
89 aluminum knuckle
Lowering links
Bar mirrors w/LEDs
rear LED turns
89 clip ons
Dual Yoshi TRS
Gauge/Indicator LEDs
T- Rex sliders
HID retrofit
GSXR rear sets
Zero Gravity screen
Chrome Katana rims
Bandit hugger
Custom paint
Sonic springs

k.rollin

For the price, I'd buy a MotoBatt MB10U AGM battery again over the Bikemaster TruGel MG10L (and did). I did this because I could actually find specifications for the MotoBatt, unlike the TruGel. The price differential is about $3 on Amazon, and the MotoBatt is Prime eligible.

By the way, I've had my MotoBatt battery for about two years, and I've never had any trouble. My bike starts right up whether it's freezing out or it's been sitting for nearly two months. I've only put it on the charger when I first got it, prior to installation.

noworries

MotoBatt has developed a pretty good reputation for itself.

weedahoe

Thanks guys. I bought one off ebay for $76 shipped and comes from Jacksonville which is about 4 hrs away.
2007
K&N Lunchbox
20/62.5/142.5
chromed pegs
R6 shock
89 aluminum knuckle
Lowering links
Bar mirrors w/LEDs
rear LED turns
89 clip ons
Dual Yoshi TRS
Gauge/Indicator LEDs
T- Rex sliders
HID retrofit
GSXR rear sets
Zero Gravity screen
Chrome Katana rims
Bandit hugger
Custom paint
Sonic springs

craigs449

I have the trugel in mine, had it for about 10 months with no issues.....paid like $70 on E-bay for it.
2001 Suzuki GS 500 "Commute Killer"
2008 Husqvarna 510 SMR
2002 Honda CR 250 "Project Pain-in-the-ass"
2001 Honda XR 50

jestercinti

Quote from: weedahoe on December 13, 2012, 10:37:54 PM
How long have you had it?
Pros/cons?
Opinions?

That Shorai LiFePO4 is nice but that $150 price tag isnt. The 1000 CCA batteries in my truck didnt cost that much  :cookoo:

Get what you pay for. Example: my top of the line pep boys battery in the xterra dies 1 month after the short warranty. Go to the local mom and pop tire store and buy a 130$ interstate.

No issues to date with quality and the brand behind it.
Bikeless and Broke at the moment...

ramennoodles

Bought my TruGel mid 2010.  No initial charge up.  No maintaining/charging ever.  Sits for months during winters and still starts right up.  Even survived one crash when some dude rear ended me at a stop light.  It just died this month(March 2014).  Paid $70 shipped.  I guess I got my moneys worth.  Decided to replace with a Walmart AGM since I wanted a replacement battery right away.  One thing to note is when it dies, it dies...  Otherwise I was very happy with the purchase
2001 GS500E
Katana rear wheel and shock
Pilot Power tires
Sixity ceramics brake pads
GSX-R rearsets
Sonic Springs in front 0.80kg
Trail Tech Vapor dash
superbike bars with Progrips
Advanced timing by Bob
Jardine exhaust
Buddha jet kit
F headlight
Reload fork brace

robfriedenberger

My bike came with a true gel battery, its been the best battery I've had on a bike. It works as it should, only can be killed my by wife stalling the bike a million times and starting it again........But its works

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