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ahh-cool
09-21-2014, 08:39 PM
I have a 2012 RT-S and my battery is constantly needing a charge.
I don't want to put a maintainer on it I just want to replace it.
The first question is which battery do I have and what should I replace it with?
Second question is is the battery in warranty?

crazyspyder
09-21-2014, 09:32 PM
if you got it with your bike at purchase or any other scenerio it's 90 days from purchase and if you buy one from the dealer its 90 days and will cost you about 210 US dollars no clams!:mad:
I know - just had the dealer replace mine, had NO choice as they were repairing other problems. I have the 2012 RT se5 AND kept it on trickle charger when not in use.:yikes:
going to invest on a lithium battery next time around.!

Questions
09-21-2014, 09:51 PM
CHECK WITH YOUR LOCAL INTERSTATE BATTERY DISTRIBUTOR, I HAVE USED THEM FOR YEARS, HAD A MOTORCYCLE BATTERY THAT LASTED 6 YEARS, NEVER CHARGED IT ALL WINTER ! I HAVE A 2011 RT AND WHEN THE BATTERY NEEDS REPLACING IT WILL BE WITH A INTERSTATE ! I DON'T BELIEVE IN MAINTAINERS, I USUALLY START MY VEHICLES EVERY COUPLE OF MONTHS TO KEEP THE BATTERY FULL CHARGED ! ANOTHER IDEA IF YOU DON'T HAVE A HEATED STORAGE AREA, REMOVE THE BATTER AND KEEP IT INSIDE WHERE IT IS AT LEAST 45 DEG. !




I have a 2012 RT-S and my battery is constantly needing a charge.
I don't want to put a maintainer on it I just want to replace it.
The first question is which battery do I have and what should I replace it with?
Second question is is the battery in warranty?

Dragonrider
09-21-2014, 10:11 PM
2005 K12 - 28K on the clock, original battery. 2010 RT A/C 16K, 2010 RTS - 18K, original batteries. 1998 Valk - 121K, original battery. 2000 Valk - 35K, original battery. I used battery tenders - whenever I'm not riding, the bike is plugged in. That's my history - you choose.

Chupaca
09-21-2014, 10:28 PM
I have had great results with the "Yuasa" batteries. Interstate's are good and better priced have not heard great things about the lithium ones. When properly set up most batteries will give good service...:thumbup:

ahh-cool
09-22-2014, 10:00 PM
well, the second question was answered.
which battery comes with the bike?