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Purchased a new Battery 6 months ago - now it's dead Again! Help?!
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OlJim
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My volt meter usually reads 13.9 volts when the machine is running. Droped battery off at Interstate dealer and they said once battery reached a certain level of discharge, it can not be charged with most of todays chargers. They said they thought they could bring it back but would take a couple days. Wait and see.
I believe this is the direct replacement you should have bought. I'm not sure what you did get or from which online retailer, but the warranty should still be good.
https://www.batterystuff.com/powersports-batteries/YTX24HL-BS.html
Flamewinger
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It’s weird how the Yuasa web site suggests the -BS battery but it was found to not be the right size. I got an exact OEM replacement off Amazon and it fit perfectly. The new one is working great, unlike the original one that couldn’t keep a charge because it wasn’t prepped right by the dealer.
Below is what came out. Notice it’s not the -BS. I read on here earlier that the -BS was physically smaller.
Below is what came out. Notice it’s not the -BS. I read on here earlier that the -BS was physically smaller.
I'll look into that some more. Thanks. BTW, yours is a newer model than the OP's 2012 RT. That may account for the difference in size.
It would be nice to know what the OP bought which performed so badly for him.
jaherbst
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Mine was sealed from the factory as was the replacement. No acid has to be added nor can it be added to a truly sealed battery. There is no way to add anything because it is sealed tight at the factory. There are many copies out there that are worthless. if you try to cheap it out you may not be getting the real McCoy. I believe I paid about $120 for my replacement and it is great. I never use the Battery Tender but try to run it at least once every two weeks.
OEM lasted five years even in this Southern AZ heat. Normal battery life here is 2=3 years.
Jack
OEM lasted five years even in this Southern AZ heat. Normal battery life here is 2=3 years.
Jack
I don't think so but I'm keeping an open mind.
OlJim
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Here is the battery that came from Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Yuasa-YUAM62...24hl-bs+yuasa&qid=1568123162&s=gateway&sr=8-3 Just received a call from the Interstate store said battery was charged and ready to go.
That's interesting. In the description it says the battery is supplied dry with a separate acid bottle.
My apologies to IdahoMtnSpyder. I learned something new (again)
Did the Interstate shop do something differently than what you had done to charge it initially? It's supposed to be slow charged over 10 hours from what I understand.
Whenever I've purchased a battery from BatteryStuff, it has come filled and charged. Maybe that's what accounts for the differences in price and outcomes between apparently identical Yuasa batteries?
OlJim
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The Interstate guy said it was the new chargers that would not charge if the battery was below a certain level. All they did was hook up a set of jumper cables to a good battery and charge both at the same time. He also said the initial charge didn't make that much difference in battery life.
Flamewinger
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Just a response from Yuasa that clears up the confusion.
Thank you for your inquiry.
I will be glad to explain the differences between the two.
The YTX24HL is factory activated and the YTX24HL-BS comes with a bottle supply of acid and has to be activated by the dealer or user. If you take a look at the specs for both batteries, they are identical.
YTX24HL:
https://www.yuasabatteries.com/battery/ytx24hl/
YTX24HL-BS:
https://www.yuasabatteries.com/battery/ytx24hl-bs/
If the battery lays at an angle inside your Spyder, we recommend going with a factory activated battery. If it sits upright, you can go with either one.
Thank you for your inquiry.
I will be glad to explain the differences between the two.
The YTX24HL is factory activated and the YTX24HL-BS comes with a bottle supply of acid and has to be activated by the dealer or user. If you take a look at the specs for both batteries, they are identical.
YTX24HL:
https://www.yuasabatteries.com/battery/ytx24hl/
YTX24HL-BS:
https://www.yuasabatteries.com/battery/ytx24hl-bs/
If the battery lays at an angle inside your Spyder, we recommend going with a factory activated battery. If it sits upright, you can go with either one.
Good to know. Thanks!
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