Thinking I might need to replace my 1250GSA battery due to slow cranking of engine when cold. Is fine when engine has been run but suspect battery on way out...is 4 yrs old and 24,000 mls. Was wondering if to go for oe replacement or suitable aftermarket option. Any recommendations...
1250GSA battery replacement
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Lots of battery threads but the hybrid motobatt comes out as a general winner (can take a standard charger as well). Have a quick search and the thread should come up.
Yuasa YTX14H-BS gives an additional 40CCA over the standard battery
The one I have come across on eBay is the motobatt MHTX16 hybrid battery, is that the one you suggest... shows it fitting 1250GSA from 2019 to 2024...
I asked my dealer if they supplied Motobatt they came back with Yuasa YTX14H-BS (which isn't Motobatt) but said it has similar cranking power.
When my battery dies I will replace with one, although i didn't realise they were so expensive
www.ebay.co.uk
If you dont want to pay for the Yuasa go for the Motobatt.
When my battery dies I will replace with one, although i didn't realise they were so expensive
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If you dont want to pay for the Yuasa go for the Motobatt.
They all use the same battery spec for 2013 to 2024 (1200/1250 are basically fully compatible with each other)
Motobatt similar price...I asked my dealer if they supplied Motobatt they came back with Yuasa YTX14H-BS (which isn't Motobatt) but said it has similar cranking power.
When my battery dies I will replace with one, although i didn't realise they were so expensive
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If you dont want to pay for the Yuasa go for the Motobatt.
Yep and I had 3 of them fail just out of warranty and local dealers will no longer stock them due to reliability issues !
That's worth knowing.... As a point of interest I had a look on Halfords website and it shows Yuasa YTX14H-BS batteries for just short of £80 but also shows non in stock 
A bit cheaper if you have a trade cardThat's worth knowing.... As a point of interest I had a look on Halfords website and it shows Yuasa YTX14H-BS batteries for just short of £80 but also shows non in stock
Check out Tayna batteries, next day delivery and good prices. Phone help is excelent also.
Guys if you want real cranking amps (350) then I cannot stress enough to buy the hybrid battery and NOT the Yuasa
My Yuasa still couldn't keep up with the GSA and left me stranded on a couple of occassions so after reading what Pukmeister had done I opted for one of these
Absolute zero issues since (Nov 2022), doesn't need a fancy charger (I charge mine using a CTEK 5.0), weighs much less and you gain space inside the battery box. Absolutely brilliant battery
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My Yuasa still couldn't keep up with the GSA and left me stranded on a couple of occassions so after reading what Pukmeister had done I opted for one of these
Absolute zero issues since (Nov 2022), doesn't need a fancy charger (I charge mine using a CTEK 5.0), weighs much less and you gain space inside the battery box. Absolutely brilliant battery
Motobatt MHTX16 Hybrid Lithium Battery YTX14-BS LTX14 YTX14L-BS
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Glad your Hybrid is still cranking out the easy starting, as is mine.
Bloody thing bursts into life whether hot or cold, short trip or long (unlike the crap OE battery).
Bloody thing bursts into life whether hot or cold, short trip or long (unlike the crap OE battery).
I've got the same battery, excellent cold cranking power.Guys if you want real cranking amps (350) then I cannot stress enough to buy the hybrid battery and NOT the Yuasa
My Yuasa still couldn't keep up with the GSA and left me stranded on a couple of occassions so after reading what Pukmeister had done I opted for one of these
Absolute zero issues since (Nov 2022), doesn't need a fancy charger (I charge mine using a CTEK 5.0), weighs much less and you gain space inside the battery box. Absolutely brilliant battery
Motobatt MHTX16 Hybrid Lithium Battery YTX14-BS LTX14 YTX14L-BS
Shop Motobatt MHTX16 Hybrid Lithium Battery YTX14-BS LTX14 YTX14L-BS at Motorcycle Products Ltd. The Motobatt MHTX16 Hybrid Battery combines advanced AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) and lithium...
just be careful if you want to charge these, need an entirely different charger for lithiumGuys if you want real cranking amps (350) then I cannot stress enough to buy the hybrid battery and NOT the Yuasa
My Yuasa still couldn't keep up with the GSA and left me stranded on a couple of occassions so after reading what Pukmeister had done I opted for one of these
Absolute zero issues since (Nov 2022), doesn't need a fancy charger (I charge mine using a CTEK 5.0), weighs much less and you gain space inside the battery box. Absolutely brilliant battery
Motobatt MHTX16 Hybrid Lithium Battery YTX14-BS LTX14 YTX14L-BS
Shop Motobatt MHTX16 Hybrid Lithium Battery YTX14-BS LTX14 YTX14L-BS at Motorcycle Products Ltd. The Motobatt MHTX16 Hybrid Battery combines advanced AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) and lithium...
No you do not
They are hybrid and state in the manual they just use a normal charger
From their website
Try this
This is what I did last time I replaced my 1250 battery
Motobatt for me too - put on the Yuasa 16ah around 4 years ago, replaced a couple of weeks ago due to slow cranking. It never showed more than 12.7v off-charge. The new Motobatt hybrid is currently showing 13.4 after not being used since last Thursday, despite the bike having a tracker.
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This was recommended to me in another thread. It was for a 1250GS.
https://www.tayna.co.uk/motorcycle-batteries/yuasa/ytx14h-bs/
https://www.tayna.co.uk/motorcycle-batteries/yuasa/ytx14h-bs/
According to the young chap at Halfords the Yuasa YTX14H-BS is no longer available from them. YTX14-BS still in stock... Will contact Tayna as suggested tomorrow.
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