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battery time - alan sherman - 26-01-12
Not used the bike in a month so flat battery. I suspect terminal as i limped it through last winter by disconnecting the battery when it wasn't being used (the clock drains the battery).
So how much is a new one for the FZS600 these days? Any deals available that people can recommend?
Re: battery time - snooky - 26-01-12
OMF used to do good deals on them, give her or Deefer a shout
Re: battery time - fazed600 - 26-01-12
If you aren't using the bike and not maintaining the the battery very much it might be worth spending a bit extra and getting an AGM as they hold their charge much better. I went this way after recommendation on the old Fazer site, and got a Westco AGM from:
www.tayna.co.uk
Re: battery time - alan sherman - 27-01-12
Thanks for the tip - that certainly sounds like my usage! Just phoned the Yamaha place in Shepherds Bush and the Yam battery is £109! :eek
They don't do generic batteries, only official parts... So I might get the one you recommended (I see if has a higher starting current than the cheaper ones). Something I couldn't see on the site though is whether it arrives charged or not?
Re: battery time - Tefer - 27-01-12
http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002EHI946/ref=asc_df_B002EHI9466303776?smid=A32RCGBURXVV39&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22218&creativeASIN=B002EHI946
The battery code is
YT12B-4 i think?
Re: battery time - bigfootpete - 29-01-12
Nah - your battery is ok - mine goes flat every winter, and it will be 9 this year
I just disconnect it as I don't have a power supply in the garage, it usually goes flat in a week if it's really cold, but a good long run usually keeps it happy...
Re: battery time - Fazerjon - 30-01-12
I just bought a Fazer that had been standing for 5 years, and paid £40 for my battery. Not the dearest out there, so will see how long it lasts... :rolleyes