Just replaced my Original Yuasa Battery with another after 7 years!

[Smokes]

I just replaced my original Yuasa battery with another Yuasa after 7 years with no leakage at all. I'm happy to use the same type of battery, 7 years is OK in my book. I looked into Lithium batteries and couldn't see the point of paying more to save a few pounds. As long as the battery turns the crankshaft over OK and doesn't leak, I'm happy.

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I just replaced my original Yuasa battery with another Yuasa after 7 years with no leakage at all. I'm happy to use the same type of battery, 7 years is OK in my book. I looked into Lithium batteries and couldn't see the point of paying more to save a few pounds. As long as the battery turns the crankshaft over OK and doesn't leak, I'm happy.

This should be a lesson to all who re-place their battery because they think they only last 3-4 yrs. ..... Battery maintenance is important ...... Thanks .... mike :thumbup:

 

[tibadoe]

Even though I get about the same life out of all my batteries, my plan is to replace the battery every 3 years. The Spyder is very picky about voltage and I prefer not to take a chance while out enjoying a cruise. I can continue to use the older battery in something else - so no loss. I too, am very picky about battery maintenance.

 

[Ex-Rocket]

I replaced my battery in my 2017 F3 Limited earlier this year. I wasn't having any problems but just thought that 6 or 7 years was a good run for a battery. I did replace it with a Yuasa.

 

[ARtraveler]

You did good. The battery I replaced this year was due to my error. I did not leave it on the charger during the winter. It discharged all the way and was not recoverable.

 

[Spyderman2018]

I got 5 out of mine while trickle charging it all winter in NY. Don't have to worry about that anymore!! Lol...

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I replaced my battery in my 2017 F3 Limited earlier this year. I wasn't having any problems but just thought that 6 or 7 years was a good run for a battery. I did replace it with a Yuasa.

You did well with that Battery ..... Knowing WHEN a Battery is going to fail is problematic at best .... I'm no tree hugger, however disposal of batteries can cause problems in other ways ... I have said in the past, get a small Lithium battery jumper device ( $35 to $50+ ) If your spyder battery can't or won't start your Spyder use the jumper, and decide about the Battery in the comfort of your house ..... JMHJO .... good luck .... Mike :thumbup:

 

[Isopedella]

If you wish you can fit an inexpensive voltmeter and with that you can monitor the charging system rates. If something begins to fail you get a heads up all is not well.
I have 1 on all my vehicles.

 

[pegasus1300]

I put one on mine. It consistently reads 13.7, but it reads .5 volts low so it really is 14.2 volts.

 

[Ex-Rocket]

If you wish you can fit an inexpensive voltmeter and with that you can monitor the charging system rates. If something begins to fail you get a heads up all is not well.
I have 1 on all my vehicles.

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Isopedella, where did you get that voltmeter and is it moisture proof?

 

[Isopedella]

Isopedella, where did you get that voltmeter and is it moisture proof?

Said to be waterproof. So far so good.

From memory I got 1/2 a dozen or so from the E bay or AliExpress a few years ago.
Cost was similar to a couple of cups decent cup of coffee or so. Nobrainer I reckon.

I use some sticky back Velcro to mount em .

 

[Isopedella]

Another on my DR650.



$10 Kiwi on E-bay....$3 to $5 on AliExpress.
Pick your preferred colour.

 

[Dutchy]

I am so glad it does not get that cold here in OZ we can Ryde here all year, so no real need for a battery tender just portable battery pack for those moments.

 

[IdahoMtnSpyder]

I am so glad it does not get that cold here in OZ we can Ryde here all year, so no real need for a battery tender just portable battery pack for those moments.

A battery tender isn't for just cold weather. It's to keep a battery fully charged whenever it sits unused for an extended time period. Also, hot weather will kill a battery quicker than does cold weather.