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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: osu1177 on December 21, 2005, 04:10:32 PM

Title: Battery Issues
Post by: osu1177 on December 21, 2005, 04:10:32 PM
Hi
I just read the posts concerning battery problems (charger says its full, but it cant crank the bike, and each progressive attempt is weaker). However it didnt help me much. I think what I need is a new battery, one thats teh sealed gel type so I dont have to deal with it.

Someone suggested one they sell at walmart, but I dont think they sell it anymore. anyone know where I can buy one for my 89 suzuki?

If not, any suggestions on how to repair my current wet acid battery for less than the price of anew battery?

Thanks everyone
Title: Battery Issues
Post by: Alphamazing on December 21, 2005, 04:13:44 PM
Check your water levels. If they are low, put in distilled water up to the full mark.
Title: Battery Issues
Post by: Roadstergal on December 21, 2005, 04:21:15 PM
And how high does your charger go?  I have a 12V one, but the battery on my '91 wanted a little more to get a good crank.  I ran around with it in the '05 until it was all charged up.
Title: Battery Issues
Post by: that_guy on December 21, 2005, 04:29:55 PM
Would there be any benefit from getting a larger battery for the GS?  Mine wouldn't start off a fully charged battery last night (probably because the battery is old and crappy) but it jumped of my truck battery on the first try.
Title: Battery Issues
Post by: osu1177 on December 21, 2005, 04:44:46 PM
Title: Battery Issues
Post by: osu1177 on December 21, 2005, 07:49:21 PM
what do you guys think about this?
http://www.batteryweb.com/motorcyclebattlist.cfm?ID=586&motorbrand=Suzuki&cc=500

sealed....wonder if thats a legit site.
Title: Battery Issues
Post by: that_guy on December 21, 2005, 07:51:38 PM
you can get a sealed battery at cycle gear for the same price.  They are definately reputable if thats the price you want to pay.
Title: Battery Issues
Post by: osu1177 on December 21, 2005, 07:53:29 PM
hmm never thought of that. Can i be sure they will have one for my 89 gs500?
Title: Battery Issues
Post by: that_guy on December 21, 2005, 07:55:15 PM
Quote from: osu1177hmm never thought of that. Can i be sure they will have one for my 89 gs500?

I just bought one 4 days ago for my 91
Title: Battery Issues
Post by: osu1177 on December 21, 2005, 11:24:04 PM
awesome. did you buy it in the store or online? and how much was it?
Title: Battery Issues
Post by: MrDan on January 02, 2006, 03:29:35 PM
Quote from: that_guy
Quote from: osu1177hmm never thought of that. Can i be sure they will have one for my 89 gs500?

I just bought one 4 days ago for my 91

Did you get the YB10L-B2 or the CB10L-B2?  And since they don't have it on their site, would you be willing to buy another one and ship it to VA?

-Dan
Title: Battery Issues
Post by: that_guy on January 02, 2006, 07:03:09 PM
Quote from: MrDan
Quote from: that_guy
Quote from: osu1177hmm never thought of that. Can i be sure they will have one for my 89 gs500?

I just bought one 4 days ago for my 91

Did you get the YB10L-B2 or the CB10L-B2?  And since they don't have it on their site, would you be willing to buy another one and ship it to VA?

-Dan

I don't know right off hand and im away from my bike.  I went in the store and they had a catalog that I found the battery i needed for the 91 in it and I looked on the shelf and bam there it was.
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