[NOEMTZ]

OK, I tried to get a Yuasa but they were backordered- got a generic battery with hi output.
How do you test for the amp draw?

I keep them in stock if needed.

 

[Chattanooga_Mark]

Always follow the Yuasa battery directions for putting the new battery into service. Add electrolyte, wait two hours, then charge the 20Ah battery for 5-10 hours at a Min of 1.8 amps. A Battery Tender is only 1.25 amps and is not sufficient to put a new battery into service. They’re designed to keep a battery in service, not to put one into service.

I just did this last week for the new Yuasa battery I installed in the Hard-Ball. Properly putting a new battery into service is a vital step to prolonged battery life.

 

[Bikesofbrads]

I'm thinking it's just the cables getting loose after a few thousand miles or so.

That tends to happen, use star washers to slow it down so only have to retighten every other oil change

 

[MagVic CCT]

That tends to happen, use star washers to slow it down so only have to retighten every other oil change

Works like a charm.

 

[Wild Bill]

Thx, I figured the split lock washers would be better but that didn't pan out!

 

[lewisrassel]

I got a new battery in the summer, ride quite a bit so rarely put on a tender- when I do it shows that the battery is full. Today it did nothing, no clicks or anything and the tender shows it's full- any ideas?? I put lock washers on the terminal bolts.
Speed Test
Thx in advance!

Make sure those connections are tight as well as the ground from the battery to the bike.

 

[Rollinwind]

Motorcycle school says if you check in a bike...run this quick test. Turn on the lights and hit the brake. If bat volt drops more than one volt suspect battery trouble. Theres also a test for checking starter amp draw. If its drawing too much then the starter is old and needs replaced soon. So that can screw with a battery too. DO NOT TRUST THE BACK ORDER BS! They are lazy lieing to you. They are just checking thier ordering system...no where else....even if they are a Yuasa dealer. Look somewhere else and NEVER NEVER buy anything else than a Yuasa.

 

[MagVic CCT]

Have been buying Yuasa batteries since 08, the Sabre days. Never had any trouble with them. Even bought one ahead and kept it a year before putting into service. No sweat, because the acid was separate. Just charge it, then charge it, then install.