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     Lost_in_ohio |
I have searched the knowledge vault and cannot seem to locate it. Some one posted an alternate brand/supplier for xb battery. | ||
| Old_man |
The Buell battery is a very good battery. When I replaced mine after 4 yrears I bought another. It didn't seem to be overpriced to me. Perhaps there are better batteries to be had, but I know the original works well and there is no problem with fitment. | ||
| Treadmarks |
My factory battery only lasted about 6 months. I replaced it with an aftermarket battery over a year ago, and have not had any problems with it. I have heard an odyssey battery will work and that it has more power, but I have not tried one yet. | ||
| Court |
Why do you want more power? It's a serious question. A "more powerful" battery wouldn't seem to do much. One that holds a charge long (which is not more "power") might be of benefit but most factory batteries last years with no so much as the least bit of maintenance. More Volts does nothing . . . . it's a 12 Volt system. . . sending 18 Volts will damage it. The electricity you are using once the bike is started is a function of the voltage regulator. Perhaps a battery that can be recharged so that is regains full charge on short rides would be good. I'm all for having the best I can get . . .Lord knows I've spent over $25,000 on two of the Buells I've bought and on one of them we took it out of the crate and separated EVERY piece (split the crank, split the components of the calipers) and had each and every one sent to the best of the best and reassembled it 3 months later . . . with a blue printed motor. The battery we chose . . . the stock battery. I'm trying to get my hands around what "better" is. Also, give me a sense of what better is worth. Do you think folks would be willing to pay an extra $75 for the Godzilla of motorcycle batteries? One thing is for sure . . . lots of Buell engineers ride Buells to work. They'd certainly be interested in the input. | ||
| Treadmarks |
One thing is for sure . . . lots of Buell engineers ride Buells to work. They'd certainly be interested in the input. My bad.. By more power, I was referring to CCA not volts.  I don't work for Buell, but I do ride to work everyday at 60 miles round trip. My Buell battery failed to meet the demands of my particular application, so I will not buy another. Maybe it's my non-Buell headlights, maybe it's the high heat I ride in, or maybe the high heat the fan dumps on the battery and BAS. Either way, just cause it says Buell on it that doesn't mean it's the best available. And yes, I would be willing to pay extra for better batteries, kickstand bolts, headlights, intake valve guide seals and wheel bearings. I am glad however, that you have had such great luck with OEM equipment from Buell and I hope it continues.  | ||
| Lost_in_ohio |
Court, My battery is coming up on the third riding season. Unless I keep it on the battery tender when I am not riding it the battery does not hold a charge that well. I have checked the ignition off amp draw and it is very low, just a couple of ma if I believe my meter. Lets just say I don't want to be stuck by an entirely preventable dead battery. I never said better, just alternate. Someone posted a couple of months ago about a "superior" battery and I was doing my due diligence before I plunk down my cash. To directly answer your question, I don't feel I need more power as far as Cold cranking amps. I don't have a large number of accessory's, no heated grips, no uber lighting, no satellite radio. I do occasionally run a heated vest and a gps from time to time. As far as a faster charging battery. What is the definition of a short ride? I commute daily 10 miles each way at highway speed, is that a short ride? I do ride longer distances on the weekends and evenings, but the bike is transportation to me and not a toy. Far as paying more for a battery, sure I would if it had a no hassle replacement guarantee that was longer than stock. And it truely is superior to the stock battery. | ||
| Jos51700 |
It's funny how some have great results with this stuff (me), and some don't. I don't doubt the people that have problems, but I do wonder why that is. | ||
| Kyrocket |
I'm with you Jos, my original lasted five years, the next one, not so long, only about two and I'm needing a new one right now. It pooped out back in Sept. with several more days to ride but I didn't want to put down the cash just to let it sit over winter. Last time I bought one the HD shop was $80, Wallyworld was $85. It always seems that the originals last the longest; bikes, cars, remotes...whatever. | ||
| Court |
>>>I am glad however, that you have had such great luck with OEM equipment from Buell and I hope it continues. Well don't jump to conclusions just yet . . I've only ridden several hundred Buells in 44 states the in last 20 years . . I need to continue collecting data.  I'm among the worst at hooking up tons of crud . . but I also tend to get on the bike and stay on for hours, in the good days, MANY HOURS, at a time. When you are headed from Orange, VA to San Diego, CA and back it discourages the short jaunts that play hell on batteries. The good news is that the best of the best frankly are cheap. If you want to go all out and pop for the best battery in the world you're looking at what 100? | ||
| Jaimec |
I went through three batteries in 30K miles on my 2000 M2 Cyclone. I have over 20K on the original battery in my 2006 XB12Ss. So far, so good. The battery you're PROBABLY thinking of is the Odyssey, which was going to be my next purchase for the Cyclone before I decided to dump it in favor of the Lightning Long. They're not cheap, but you can usually find them for a reasonable price on eBay: http://tinyurl.com/37nsao | ||
| Lost_in_ohio |
thx jaimec. That is the one. I guess my rides are too short then. | ||
| Kyrocket |
I guess my rides are too short then. Aren't they all brother, aren't they all? | ||
| Thulsadoom |
So how long is too short of a ride? Once I get her started and the weather is more predictable I will be riding to and from work. ~20 miles each way... DOOM | ||
| Guzzimon |
My battery on my 03 Firebolt is still capable -- but getting weak. I got a replacement from ebatteries.com but it did not come with the spacers necessary for the install. Be careful, as most batts have recessed terminals, not flush like the factory batteries. If I knew a factory battery was only $80, I would have gone that way..l. |
