Battery recommendations

[MrC99]

After removing it earlier 4 out of the 6 cells were down on water level, I have some battery acid here and thought of just topping it up and seeing how it holds a charge.... but then decided to order the Motobatt instead.

Fingers X'd that your Motobatt ends up being a good'un.

Following your comment I may have a look at my old Yuasa to see if it's got any low cells. One Q though - unless the battery has leaked contents (eg bike has gone over) shouldn't it be topped up with distilled water?

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

One Q though - unless the battery has leaked contents (eg bike has gone over) shouldn't it be topped up with distilled water?

No leaks but levels were down. Also, after removing the caps and looking inside there was a black soot like film on the inner wall of the battery
You could be right about it should be filled up with distilled water.... I'm so used to dealing with sealed AGM these days I forgot.

 

[Seamaster]

The Exide I put in my 1100gs in 2017 has been failing over the last year so I thought I might try an Oydssey 680 after doing a search of this site.

Just wondering with most manufacturers offering AGM batteries and catching up with battery technology (my opinion) whether Oydssey are resting on their laurels?

 

[wessie]

Just wondering with most manufacturers offering AGM batteries and catching up with battery technology (my opinion) whether Oydssey are resting on their laurels?

they are with their prices at 2.5x an Exide.

if you had 7 years from the Exide, why not try another one? Although, it is only the dearer gel one that is available at the moment. AGM one seems out of stock everywhere, suggesting popularity at the busiest time of year.

 

[Paul G (BHT)]

Ordered a Motobatt earlier this afternoon....

Arrived this morning... great service from Tayna Batteries.

 

[wessie]

Arrived this morning... great service from Tayna Batteries.

were you able to pay cash on delivery?

 

[walkingpictures]

Arrived this morning... great service from Tayna Batteries.

Like I said boss,excellent service

 

[bim3330]

are these the batteries i,m looking at for a 2005 1150 gsa guys

BMW R1150GS, R - 1150 cc Motorcycle Battery

Tayna.co.uk offers discount BMW R1150GS, R - 1150 cc Motorcycle batteries. Browse our list of fitments to find your exact model and suggested battery. Offering next day delivery in the UK we cannot be beaten.

www.tayna.co.uk

rob

 

[wessie]

are these the batteries i,m looking at for a 2005 1150 gsa guys

BMW R1150GS, R - 1150 cc Motorcycle Battery

Tayna.co.uk offers discount BMW R1150GS, R - 1150 cc Motorcycle batteries. Browse our list of fitments to find your exact model and suggested battery. Offering next day delivery in the UK we cannot be beaten.

www.tayna.co.uk

rob

yes but you can confirm by putting your reg no into the yellow robot thing at the top of the screen

 

[Seamaster]

they are with their prices at 2.5x an Exide.

if you had 7 years from the Exide, why not try another one? Although, it is only the dearer gel one that is available at the moment. AGM one seems out of stock everywhere, suggesting popularity at the busiest time of year.

Why not try another Exide….. that would be way too simple and straightforward, take the old Exide out, put a new one in every thing works or take the old Exide out put the new Odyssey in, realise the wires do not reach on the negative side, order some 90 degree terminal extenders …. And so the pain goes on.

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

Why not try another Exide….. that would be way too simple and straightforward, take the old Exide out, put a new one in every thing works or take the old Exide out put the new Odyssey in, realise the wires do not reach on the negative side, order some 90 degree terminal extenders …. And so the pain goes on.

I just use Exide 19aH batteries on my 1150's and have doe for the last 30 years, always been fine

 

[wessie]

Why not try another Exide….. that would be way too simple and straightforward, take the old Exide out, put a new one in every thing works or take the old Exide out put the new Odyssey in, realise the wires do not reach on the negative side, order some 90 degree terminal extenders …. And so the pain goes on.

I went through the same in 2004 on my R1150GS when the OEM, wet Varta packed up. Back then, the PC680 Odyssey was the only AGM option so I splashed out. I knew about the reach of the lead so bought extenders, then realised the extenders are very close to the base of the tank on my R1150GS. I fitted the pos lead direct to the battery and risked the neg post extension as the tank should be earthed anyway. I rode the bike for another 7 years before selling it. Fitting like for like (at least in shape, size and terminal configuration) is so much simpler.

 

[Seamaster]

I went through the same in 2004 on my R1150GS when the OEM, wet Varta packed up. Back then, the PC680 Odyssey was the only AGM option so I splashed out. I knew about the reach of the lead so bought extenders, then realised the extenders are very close to the base of the tank on my R1150GS. I fitted the pos lead direct to the battery and risked the neg post extension as the tank should be earthed anyway. I rode the bike for another 7 years before selling it. Fitting like for like (at least in shape, size and terminal configuration) is so much simpler.

Thanks for the advice wessie, battery fitted, but on reflection having fitted Exide, Motobatt and Odyssey batteries to R11xx bikes, I will in future stick to an Exide battery.

 

[timeandtide]

Arrived this morning... great service from Tayna Batteries.

No surprise!

 

[Wrigsby1]

My rule of thumb is use them or lose them... Either fairly quickly if you leave them or slowly if you trickle them for long periods... Hardly had a battery prob I didn't cause myself and if I've used them and not been a twat and accidentally run them flat have hardy every lost one... Many makes are much of a muchness and it's just trends that change...

 

[Grey Sickle]

My lithium Ion works really well on my RS 1250

the LiPO batteries seem to be very light, and as the standard 1150 one is 14 pounds im sure it would be noticeable, but would the one you got work on an 1150 as a search on Motorworks shows the 1150 one is twice the size and nearly 3 times the cost....i dont have any extra lights and gadgets, but is the difference due to the 1150 not having a decompression gadget on the cams for starting..any thoughts appreciated. jc

 

[wessie]

the LiPO batteries seem to be very light, and as the standard 1150 one is 14 pounds im sure it would be noticeable, but would the one you got work on an 1150 as a search on Motorworks shows the 1150 one is twice the size and nearly 3 times the cost....i dont have any extra lights and gadgets, but is the difference due to the 1150 not having a decompression gadget on the cams for starting..any thoughts appreciated. jc

the 1150 was designed when a wet battery was standard. My 2000 R1150GS had a wet Varta fitted in the factory like this. https://www.tayna.co.uk/motorcycle-batteries/varta/518-014-015/
Note it only has 100CCA and had to be massive to get that amount of current to turn over the engine bathed in thick 20W/50 oil.
I see that Tayna does not list a lithium alternative for the R1150GS. Plenty of AGM making 200CCA or more. I fitted a Hawker Odyssey PC680 in 2004 that was on the bike when sold in 2011.

My R1200RS has an AGM battery YTX14-BS that makes 200CCA from a smaller package. I guess the Lithium replacement would be even smaller. My 1200 sits in much lighter 5W/40 oil.

 

[jetjock]

the LiPO batteries seem to be very light, and as the standard 1150 one is 14 pounds im sure it would be noticeable, but would the one you got work on an 1150 as a search on Motorworks shows the 1150 one is twice the size and nearly 3 times the cost....i dont have any extra lights and gadgets, but is the difference due to the 1150 not having a decompression gadget on the cams for starting..any thoughts appreciated. jc

My technical knowledge isnt up to knowing why a bike can’t accept a certain type of battery I’m afraid

 

[Wrigsby1]

the LiPO batteries seem to be very light, and as the standard 1150 one is 14 pounds im sure it would be noticeable, but would the one you got work on an 1150 as a search on Motorworks shows the 1150 one is twice the size and nearly 3 times the cost....i dont have any extra lights and gadgets, but is the difference due to the 1150 not having a decompression gadget on the cams for starting..any thoughts appreciated. jc

I think the main thing is not to overcomplicate the issue... There a space which fits the standard size battery, there are a few alternatives in AGM or lead acid with a range of outputs, and the oilheads GS is a simple old bus and unless your in hipster hide the battery territory, you might as well use the space made for it...

 

[Grey Sickle]

...but saving about 9 pounds of weight, high up would be very appealing, especially as i get older and have to move it through tight spaces to park it...the bike is a rebuilt one after a few crashes, (not me yet) and i was offered 800 quid of my 1250, so i kept it..a good winter hack...