Which Battery?

[Udders]

After 11 years faithful service (02 1150 GS) I think my battery is starting to go downhill. Anyhow, I'm now starting to look at the various makes and models that could replace it and can't make up my mind which one to get. Are the Odyssey ones worth the extra or do I get the standard BMW gel one? The bike only goes out once or twice a month and the rest of the time it gets plugged into an optimate. Anyone got any other suggestions? Ta.

 

[ghiribizzo]

Yep - Motobatt. Advantages of Odyssey without the price or the terminals at the wrong side hassles. Performs better in tests too.
Go eBaying...
Bit of a real tight squeeze into the battery holder but it will go!

 

[wessie]

Any of the current crop of AGM batteries will do: Exide, Westco or Motobatt

 

[JohnnyBoxer]

After 8 years on the original BMW exide on the GSA - I decided it had performed well & only changed it as a precaution as it had a blip in spring

I went for the same again, about £78 delivered from Motorworks

 

[plrb]

Battery

Another here for motor works & original battery, 8 years and 66,000 miles on original for motor works service

 

[dizzyrascal]

Odyssey

I recently installed an Odyssey battery, should have done it months ago no more flashing ABS lights, have not hooked it up to a maintenance charger in the 4 months that I have had it.

Do not know about the other batteries but you will not go wrong with fitting the Odyssey.

 

[(RIP) DitchWater]

Never had an external charging system on my OEM battery, but I do ride every day, and OEM fits properly and last years. Save the extra money for a takeaway and a beer or two.

 

[Fanum]

I recently installed an Odyssey battery, should have done it months ago no more flashing ABS lights, have not hooked it up to a maintenance charger in the 4 months that I have had it.

Do not know about the other batteries but you will not go wrong with fitting the Odyssey.

Would you have had anything different (ie no flashing lights etc) if you had fitted an OEM battery instead?



Go for a big name, pay the extra, get fuck all extra apart from a sticker and the hassle of using silly 90 degree brackets to make it fit

Go OEM........If your first one lasted 11 years, why the flying fuck would you want to pay 25% more for some fancy name





PS you can get Oddysey stickers from Ebay if you really want to follow badge fashion.....25p plus postage, added twat factor kudos F.O.C

 

[Ian J Hartley]

I'm another convert to the OEM (exide gel) battery.

It fits the hole perfectly with no messing about.

The wires fit perfectly with no messing about.

It lasts for ages with no maintenance.

It's as reliable as any battery can be.

It provides all the power the bike needs.

It is relatively inexpensive.

But at the end of the day it's your choice

 

[gerarddwatts]

On the whole, I prefer Ian's way of suggesting you stick with the original, as distinct from the other silly outburst....no need for nasty swearies when the geezer asked a civil question.

 

[John Armstrong]

On the whole, I prefer Ian's way of suggesting you stick with the original, as distinct from the other silly outburst....no need for nasty swearies when the geezer asked a civil question.

I think he was having a go at the "Odyssey is best" post.

I'm another one for why change what has lasted so well without any bother, or pay more and have to bodge it to make it usable.

 

[alfazer]

I bought on odyssey last year, based on some opinion I think I read on here. And the fact that it's red, which obviously means it's more powerful than a black one. The sticker was a lovely surprise but it's on my toolbox, not the bike.

Anyway, it seems very good but not as "wow" as i was expecting. It's fine as long I remember not to try starting the bike with the heated grips switched on.
If there's a next time, I'll probably just buy a cheaper brand.

 

[dizzyrascal]

no need for nasty swearies when the geezer asked a civil question. !!!!!!!!!

Must have missed that what particular post are you referring to

Anyway shop around for prices but from memory I think the difference between the Odessey and original Excide battery was about £20.

You pay's your money and makes yer choice.

 

[ian6760]

Lasting 11 years I'd stick with the Exide. I've just shopped around for a new one a few weeks ago, I ended up getting one from a local parts dealer @ £65.00

If you do want to shop around here's Exide part No. "GEL 12-19" and they delivered it that day FOC.

 

[gerarddwatts]

'Must have missed that what particular post are you referring to'






Clearly!

 

[The Other PaulG]

I put a Motobatt on my airhead a few months back. It has been tremendous - even if the bike has stood for a couple of weeks in the cold, it thumps it into life (with its old and tired wiring) with ease. I don't use an optimate or similar.

There are probably lots of 'right' choices here but this was my first Motobatt and I wouldn't hesitate to go for another.

Paul G

 

[dizzyrascal]

Battery

Must have missed that what particular post are you referring to'

Clearly!
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definitely a no


What is your problem or are you just an antagonistic bar steward, I see nothing wrong with my reply just trying to be helpful.

I suggest you go do one, no misinterpretation that I hope

 

[gerarddwatts]

Now now, calm down.....

I think the moment has passed......not to worry tho'!! Lifes too short!!

I too have an Odyssey. It has been very good. I would probably buy another, but not, hopefully, for my 1150. Because I can!!

 

[dizzyrascal]

Battery

ok ok

I don't normally react having a bit of a nightmare day,turned on my works computer today and it expired, been re building it since 7 am last time this happened it took a week to get all of my applications re installed.

 

[gerarddwatts]