battery time

[alan sherman]

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?

[snooky]

OMF used to do good deals on them, give her or Deefer a shout

[fazed600]

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

[alan sherman]

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?

[Tefer]

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B002EHI946/re...B002EHI946


The battery code is

YT12B-4 i think?

[bigfootpete]

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...

[Fazerjon]

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