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« on: 06 August 2021, 06:56:15 am »
Not having much luck with my bikes lately...Went to use the thou for work the other morning and the batteries flat. Stuck it on charge which worked but a couple of start-ups and its flat again  :\ ...Battery is only 2 years old, charged iam on 13v but soon drops to 10v not enough to start and run...going to need a new battery, Motobatt looks to be the best buy ATM but not if they only last 2 years....Anyone else rum Motobatt ? Had any problems ?
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Re: motobatt batteries
« Reply #1 on: 06 August 2021, 10:43:50 am »
Mate I see a lot of this from my customers, as with everything it's cheaper for a reason.  Yes you can get away with cheaper stuff and it will work, but to a point, start pushing it to the limits i.e. with batteries allowing the charge to drop even slightly and the begin to degrade and cells fail, even when connected to quality chargers.

I only ever recommend OE or OE standard, for yours: -

https://www.brandedbiker.co.uk/shop/gs-gt14b4-motorcycle-battery/

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https://www.tayna.co.uk/motorcycle-batteries/yuasa/yt14b-bs/

These types normally come with 2yr (Tayna supplied does) guarantee.  Yes Motobatt is almost half the cost of the GS and £20 cheaper than Yuasa but they will work and last for years.  If you buy another cheap battery you could be doing the same again in 2yrs or less!

I've still got the OE GS in my XJR1300 it's 18yrs old. 
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Re: motobatt batteries
« Reply #2 on: 06 August 2021, 04:21:24 pm »
I had a Motobatt in the 1000 for 5+ years, no problems. I'd certainly have one again.

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Re: motobatt batteries
« Reply #3 on: 06 August 2021, 05:17:42 pm »
I'm using Yuasa batteries at the moment and have been for quite a few years now.

When I'm not riding the battery is on an Optimate battery tender.

Batteries generally have a 2-4 year lifespan depending on usage, but I've had over 5 with the Optimate.

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Re: motobatt batteries
« Reply #4 on: 07 August 2021, 11:39:56 am »
The original battery on my 99 FZS600 was still on the bike and working well after 7 years when I sold the bike. It had never seen a battery charger and was often left for 2-3 months before starting on the button without even needing a jump start.

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Re: motobatt batteries
« Reply #5 on: 07 August 2021, 04:36:49 pm »
Literally just bought a cheap powerline battery on ebay! Ill see how long it lasts me...Previously used Yuasa in the past but I believe there's alot of fakes now online so gotta be wary.

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Re: motobatt batteries
« Reply #6 on: 08 August 2021, 10:17:13 pm »
Thanks for all your comments/replies foccers  :thumbup ...looks like i have just been unlucky, last time out on the bike i got caught in heavy rain, had about an hours ride home and it didn`t stop, waterproofs were useless soaked to the skin by the time i got in,put the bike away wet and left it for 3/4 days before i discovered the dead battery, had to move the bike this morning as i needed the garage space for another project, jumped the bike and it started easy as it always dose but the clocks were playing games, normal one minute and then nothing,rev, speed, clock, miles all blank, bike runs fine whilst this is going on so guess the rain has got into a connector or two...


will be ordering a Yuasa shortly, had one one the 600 which lasted about 19 years, replaced with the same and has been fine,


GNASHER thanks for the link for TAYNA. That looks like a bargain to me. I paid £75 for the motobatt 2 years ago  :o
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Re: motobatt batteries
« Reply #7 on: 10 August 2021, 07:18:56 pm »
Just ordered the new battery on the TAYNA website, lots to choose from with prices starting at £25.99. i paid £86.93 for the YUASA ,most expensive battery on the list, They list the motobatt for £54.99 so hopefully paying a bit more will result in a longer life. Lots of good feedback on the site including speedy delivery so lets see how quick speedy is, be good to get out on the bike this weekend...
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Re: motobatt batteries
« Reply #8 on: 10 August 2021, 08:36:38 pm »
 I had to buy a new battery for mine a couple of months ago and got a Yuasa YT12BS from Halfords for £63 with my 10% AA discount.
  The YTX14-BS is £79

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« Reply #9 on: 10 August 2021, 09:54:04 pm »
Hi VINNYB, The price i paid includes postage at £7, I bought the YTX14-BS so about the same price, did`nt think of going to Halfords, only a mile from me and i could of popped in on the way home tomorrow. if the battery lasts as long as my original one on the 600 i`ll be more than happy with what i have paid...out with a few mates on Saturday so hope it turns up in time  :thumbup
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« Reply #10 on: 10 August 2021, 10:02:24 pm »
 Cool, fingers crossed. Enjoy your ride.

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Re: motobatt batteries
« Reply #11 on: 12 August 2021, 06:37:33 am »
got an email from YODEL last night. estimated delivery is TODAY  :thumbup
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Re: motobatt batteries
« Reply #12 on: 12 August 2021, 08:33:03 am »
Just echoing what others have said, you get what you pay for. I always hunt around for a deal on a yuasa or motobatt and would only ever buy cheap no-name if I was in a bind.

I had a motobatt in my FZS and I believe there is one in the FZ1 I bought, both sit outside for weeks/months between uses and always start on first try.
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« Reply #13 on: 12 August 2021, 08:34:37 pm »
Battery arrived today. Excellent service from TAYNA  :thumbup ...Cant say the same for YODEL though who think its OK to leave a parcel on the doorstep for 4 hours even though my neighbours have been in all day.. :wall
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« Reply #14 on: 12 August 2021, 09:51:03 pm »
 Cool, so you can go on your ride :thumbup  Unfortunately it's not only YODEL, all the delivery companies seem to be doing the same don't they.
   Covid 19 seem to be an excuse for shit service with a lot of businesses nowadays.

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Re: motobatt batteries
« Reply #15 on: 13 August 2021, 08:27:39 pm »
oh  yesssss. riding tomorrow  :thumbup ...Just fitted the battery and the mighty thou burst into life, out with a group from Reading tomorrow, Not met before but they have a route planned to THE CHOPPER CAFE. Not been there before and not sure where it is. Be on google shortly  ;) ...going with three friends from work, two MT09`s and a new triumph speed tripple which is just about the only bike i would sell my thou for...Roll on tomorrow  :)
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« Reply #16 on: 13 August 2021, 08:31:21 pm »
mmmmm south of Marlborough...some good roads down there  :thumbup
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« Reply #17 on: 14 August 2021, 08:21:44 am »
I'm there tomorrow with group of friends. :)   Lovely roads around that area yes, but take care lot of farm traffic and crap in the roads in places, mostly on bends!


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« Reply #18 on: 14 August 2021, 02:54:04 pm »
Just ordered the new battery on the TAYNA website, lots to choose from with prices starting at £25.99. i paid £86.93 for the YUASA ,most expensive battery on the list, They list the motobatt for £54.99 so hopefully paying a bit more will result in a longer life. Lots of good feedback on the site including speedy delivery so lets see how quick speedy is, be good to get out on the bike this weekend...
Hi Mr.Red, hope you enjoyed your whizz out to Choppers today on the big one. I was going to recommend Eurobatt, down in Plymouth. I bought my Yuasa YT14B-BS from them almost a year ago when my reg/rec let me down. Then it was £64.95 delivered within 24hrs. Checked their site the other day and the price is very similar to what you’ve paid, so a big price hike within a year.
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