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Started by groff22, March 21, 2005, 10:12:33 AM

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groff22

My battery must be toast after sitting all winter... Bike just "clicks" when I try to start her up. The lights will die for a few seconds, then will come back on but clicking remains.

I was able to jumpstart from a 12v charger.

My Suzuki dealer wants close to a 100 bucks for a new battery  but I know there are some out there for less then half of that.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I found one at Canadian Tire but it has wires to connect to, not posts.

http://images.canadiantire.ca/media/images/Batteries/0271007E_450_CC_34a05.jpg

Thank you :D
04' GS500F

CAN_Porn*Star

try doing an e-bay search for gs500 and gs 500.
lots of stuff there.
sv battery is the same as gs, you should be able to find a new battery for under 100 bucks shipped, 4shure.
People who think that money is there biggest problem,
need to realize that there are some big frikin problems out there.

jordanearl

I bought one at good ol" Wally world.  i paid $36 for it with exchange.  How long does a battery usually last.  I live in Southern Missori if climate has anything to do with it.  also what steps shpuld be taken for winter storage on a battery.
Blake Jordan
04' Suzuki Z250
90' Suzuki GS 500
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sprint_9

I think Im going to get an Interstate for mine.  $100 is a hell of a lot for a battery, go to your local shop and you should be able to get one for around 50, but I guess your in Canada so maybe thats cheap up there. :dunno:

weaselnoze

Quote from: jordanearlI bought one at good ol" Wally world.  i paid $36 for it with exchange.  How long does a battery usually last.  I live in Southern Missori if climate has anything to do with it.  also what steps shpuld be taken for winter storage on a battery.

so now is Wally world actually wal mart?  or is it actually wally world?  lol cause i've never heard of it..

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RIP RICH! We'll miss you buddy!

roguegeek

Kerry turned me onto what seems to be a direct knock-off of the stock Yuasa battery. Check out this battery from Chaparral. I've been using this for a couple of months now with absolutely no problems what so ever. Best part is it's only $22.99. Thank you Kerry! :thumb:
Rich - Project: Rich
2005 Honda S2000 | 2006 Honda CBR600RR | 1997 Suzuki GS500E (sold)

vfrocket

I have also found that use of a "battery Tender" keeps my battery at top performance at all times. My VFR was connect to one while it was not ridden while I was deployed in the Middle East for a year, and it fired right up when I got back. I did not put one on my truck, and I wish I had cuz the bat was stone dead.

http://batterytender.com/default.php?cPath=11
" If you live life like everthing is life or death, you not gonna do much livin".

Jeff P

I bought an Energizer brand battery at Pep Boys.  I didn't think they carried any bike stuff at all, but it turns out they did have batteries in the back.  It's been fine.  Cost ~$30-35.  Exactly like the stock battery, just with the vent on the opposite side.  

I also got a battery tender "junior" to keep it fresh.  Once it got charged up the first time, I put it on for about an hour once a week and it's good to go.

jeff

SS 3030

I got a battery from my local MC repair shop for $29.00.  I also picked up a Battery Tender Jr. for the same price.  No more start up worries.  Just make sure you get the vent on the correct side and install the vent tube!
2002 GS500[/b]

groff22

Cool thanks for the recommendations -- I'll check Wallmart (Wally world?! later this week). Do you think I can still salvage my old one? i mean It still holds enough to charge keep my lights going -- I just want to get around having a dead bike when I come out from a shop  :D

Ride safe.

JG
04' GS500F

Jeff P

I'd go out and get a battery tender before getting a new battery.  You're going to want one anyway.  Unless your battery is fried, you should be able to hook it up for a day or so and be back in business.  Check the water level in the battery, make sure it's good, then hook it up to the tender.  Let it sit for a day or two then see how it goes.

jeff

groff22

Right on. I'll hook it up tonght.

Thank you thank you!
04' GS500F

The Buddha

I have a sealed ES12BS battery in mine dropped sideways into the battery case ... used it for 5 years ... no problems ... Minor rewiring and its good to go ...
Cool.
Srinath.
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