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Old 08-12-08, 01:39 AM
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I am looking for a Optima Yellow top type of brand battery for motorcycle.
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Old 08-12-08, 07:25 AM
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Yuasa.

A lot of motorcycle manufacturers use it as their stock battery.

My OEM battery lasted my bike for 4 years. I just changed it last month.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Yuasa.

A lot of motorcycle manufacturers use it as their stock battery.

My OEM battery lasted my bike for 4 years. I just changed it last month.
I concur - I had mine in the bike for at least 6 seasons (didn't even keep it on a trickle charger over the winter) and changed it just because I didn't want to take any chances.

If they make one that fits your bike, try to get a sealed, maintenance free version - I think most newer bikes have these types anyway.
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Cool thanks. Another dumb question, where do I buy them? I don't want to get them online so I want to get them in stores locally.
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Originally Posted by Stormwind
Cool thanks. Another dumb question, where do I buy them? I don't want to get them online so I want to get them in stores locally.
Try this website:

http://www.ebatteriestogo.com/Motorcycle_Batteries.htm


(And eBay has a few...)
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Yuasa.

A lot of motorcycle manufacturers use it as their stock battery.

My OEM battery lasted my bike for 4 years. I just changed it last month.
i agree. i hear the oem lasts the longest. i purchased one from the dealer. it wasn't cheap though.
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Originally Posted by stvincent
i agree. i hear the oem lasts the longest. i purchased one from the dealer. it wasn't cheap though.
Yeah, my dealer wanted $150 for my Ducati's Yuasa battery!!!
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