Does anyone have actual experience with Mighty Max batteries?

[Allen42]

I'm assuming my 2019 RTL has the original battery, so want to replace it. (I sent an email to yuasa to translate the date code for me.) I'm finding most replacements are $120-250, but there are Mighty Max batteries with the same specs for $55-70! They seem to make a both regular and gel type.

Does anyone know anything about these? (And please, no generic "you get what you pay for" type of advice without practical experience ... I would like real world knowledge about this brand. Which, to be fair, may be worth what they're priced at. Or perhaps I've found a hidden gem?)

Regular:
https://a.co/d/caw8Elz

Gel:
https://a.co/d/6pS2o0w

 

[Mikey]

When and if you get one, let us know what you think after a couple years!!

 

[Allen42]

When and if you get one, let us know what you think after a couple years!!

I'm not one to TOFT for important type of stuff. That's why I'm hoping somone already did.

 

[Allen42]

I just found a post where ulflyer has one that is now three years old. I PMed him to ask how it's going.

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...7-RT-battery&p=1642582&viewfull=1#post1642582

 

[Bfromla]

As picky as spyders are about power I would be very leery & just find a Yuasa or https://lamonstergarage.com/bs-battery-maintenance-free-btx20hl-ytx/

 

[BamaJohn]

I installed one in my 2020 Spyder RT October 2023, and so far, all's well with it... I hope that continues.

Amazon-Mighty Max Battery YTX24HL-BS -12 Volt 21 AH, 350 CCA, Rechargeable Maintenance Free SLA AGM Motorcycle Battery. $56

 

[Allen42]

As picky as spyders are about power I would be very leery & just find a Yuasa or https://lamonstergarage.com/bs-battery-maintenance-free-btx20hl-ytx/

Will that one work in a 2019 RTL? I currently have a YTX24HL.

 

[Allen42]

I installed one in my 2020 Spyder RT October 2023, and so far, all's well with it... I hope that continues.

Amazon-Mighty Max Battery YTX24HL-BS -12 Volt 21 AH, 350 CCA, Rechargeable Maintenance Free SLA AGM Motorcycle Battery. $56

Awesome news, thanks! Did you go with lead acid or gel? (I'm not even sure of the practical differences.)

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Awesome news, thanks! Did you go with lead acid or gel? (I'm not even sure of the practical differences.)

Actually both of those LINKS have the term " AGM " in the wording ...... which would make me nervous about their source of information .....JMHO ...Mike :thumbup:

 

[ulflyer]

I just found a post where ulflyer has one that is now three years old. I PMed him to ask how it's going.

https://www.spyderlovers.com/forums...7-RT-battery&p=1642582&viewfull=1#post1642582

It might be three years old by now, but I don't know that since I traded the F3 that it was in last April '23. It was doing fine at that time.

 

[Allen42]

Actually both of those LINKS have the term " AGM " in the wording ...... which would make me nervous about their source of information .....JMHO ...Mike :thumbup:

Good point. I just asked the vendor the same question on Amazon.

 

[Allen42]

It might be three years old by now, but I don't know that since I traded the F3 that it was in last April '23. It was doing fine at that time.

Thank you sir!

 

[larrylumadue]

I didn't put one in my Spyder but I did put one in my Honda Motorcycle and it is still going strong after 5 years , I would get one again.

 

[Bfromla]

Will that one work in a 2019 RTL? I currently have a YTX24HL.

Same YTX or the one in the link

 

[Allen42]

I pulled the trigger and ordered the GEL one. I guess we shall see how well it holds up.

 

[Allen42]

GEL Mighty Max is in. It was a perfect fit. We shall see how long it lasts.