I'm DONE!

[FROG MAN]

With buying cheap batteries. I got a new Odyssey on the way.The last 3 local specials last about 1 year. Wife gave the order to get the 89 on the road.:banana:

[Yammer Dan]

Slow cranks on "Ugly' getting bad. Gonna have to do something. Just been lazy.

 

 

We NEED to ride. Reckon skid can keep up with that 2nd Gen???

 

He didn't hear me did he???

[flb_78]

put a yellow top optima in each saddle bag and get some custom made cables, you'll probably never have to worry about batteries again!!

[Skid]

We are planning a ride next Saturday morning starting around 10:00 a.m. leaving from Flatwoods. Our CMA meeting starts at 9 and the ride will start afterwards. We usually try to meet for breakfast arouind 8 or 8:30 before the meeting starts. All visiters are welcome. Anyone interested you all welcome to join in.....

[Grindo]

We are planning a ride next Saturday morning starting around 10:00 a.m. leaving from Flatwoods. Our CMA meeting starts at 9 and the ride will start afterwards. We usually try to meet for breakfast arouind 8 or 8:30 before the meeting starts. All visiters are welcome. Anyone interested you all welcome to join in.....

 

Do you know where you're going yet?

[99silver]

Sounds like fun, glad to see you on the site Dan !!!!!!!!!

[buddy]

We are planning a ride next Saturday morning starting around 10:00 a.m. leaving from Flatwoods. Our CMA meeting starts at 9 and the ride will start afterwards. We usually try to meet for breakfast arouind 8 or 8:30 before the meeting starts. All visiters are welcome. Anyone interested you all welcome to join in.....

 

[timgray]

Never had an optima last more than 2 years. I simply replace my battery every spring, Cheaper than a new optima every 2.

 

Has anyone else had better luck with them? I've used them in cars and have always been disappointed with them, even with a $300.00 battery tender for winter storage they still die as fast as a el-cheapo battery for me.

[elmicko]

That hesitation between when I hit the start button and when the thing actually turns over is driving me freaking nuts!!! Will stepping up to a gel battery take care of it?

[FROG MAN]

I hope so that new Odyssey has 680 CCA should turn something over.

[GigaWhiskey]

That and the 4 gauge cables will make you happy.

[Yammer Dan]

Cleaning does a lot!! Clean all terminals and cable connections. Pull starter and clean it out. Add heavier cables and it will start like a new one. Fixed the "Blue Beast" about a week before I wrecked her. She would start before you could get finger off button!!

 

:think:Thats where i put those cables. I knew I had a set!!! And a good clean starter with new brushes!!

[Tartan Terror]

Hope that Odessy works out for you. They didnt for me. They warrantied 2 for me before I gave up. I bought the Yuasa High performance which was cheaper and had higher CCA. Havent had a problem since. Pricier isnt always better.

[Condor]

After all the discussion on this board about AGM batteries I'm not sure why anyone would still buy an Odyssey. Over priced, and not the same foot print as the OEM. I'm not sure if it's still in effect, but last year Bohanon was giving the board members a price on the DEKA EXT18L AGM battery for $80 and that included shipping. Maybe someone will chime in and verify the price is still good? But if not, at retail, it's still a better deal than the Odyssey. And the nice thing about the DEKA is it's the same size as the OEM with more CCA's.

[Venturous Randy]

Gerald, I have been very happy so far with my Oddesy. So far, it hasn't mattered whether it is 20º or 100º with a hot engine, it cranks right up. With my old wet batteries, more than once I got caught when it was hot and the bike did not want to start. I have had mine a couple of years. Now, I would probably consider the Deka battery.

RandyA

[FROG MAN]

Just wanted to try an AGM battery. Never heard anything bad about the 680. I'm done with wet cells and besides it's only Money.If I like it I'll buy 1 or 2 more for the 84 and 99.

[bull463]

Ive had great luck with my oddesy. My 83 VR would turn over slow when hot the battery took care of it. It would be nice if it fit a little better.

Bull463

[Tartan Terror]

Hope that Odessy works out for you. They didnt for me. They warrantied 2 for me before I gave up. I bought the Yuasa High performance which was cheaper and had higher CCA. Havent had a problem since. Pricier isnt always better.

 

 

BTW the Yuasa I described is an AGM just like the Odessy.

 

Also keep in mind a regular battery tender will not work with the Odessy. You will need a stronger one from them that trickles at 6 A. If you dont the battery tender will be just a nice decoration and the battery will still go dead. All the AGMs use a regular battery tender.

[Freebird]

That statement is a bit contradictory. You said that "the Yuasa I described is an AGM just like the Odessy" and then you said "a regular battery tender will not work with the Odessy" but that "All the AGMs use a regular battery tender". So you first say that they are the same and then that they are different.

 

This battery tender thing has been brought up several times and I still say that it is NOT true that a battery tender cannot be used on the Odessy. It cannot be CHARGED with a battery tender but a battery tender is certainly fine for what it is designed to do, maintain a fully charged battery. I used a Battery Tender on my Odessy for over 5 years and it did just fine.

[frogmaster]

After all the discussion on this board about AGM batteries I'm not sure why anyone would still buy an Odyssey. Over priced, and not the same foot print as the OEM. I'm not sure if it's still in effect, but last year Bohanon was giving the board members a price on the DEKA EXT18L AGM battery for $80 and that included shipping. Maybe someone will chime in and verify the price is still good? But if not, at retail, it's still a better deal than the Odyssey. And the nice thing about the DEKA is it's the same size as the OEM with more CCA's.

 

 

I think these are the same Battery just different retailer www.bigcrank.com http://www.bigcrank.com/yamaha-xvz13-royal-star-venture-battery/ETX-20L.html

 

AGM's Rule, no acid so can be UPS to your door again under $100.00. If you seriously need a battery check them out.

Edited April 7, 2010 by frogmaster
http://www.bigcrank.com/yamaha-xvz13-royal-star-venture-battery/ETX-20L.html

[dksmith196958]

INTERSTATE BATT IN MINE 2 YEARS OLD:thumbsup:

[Hoss]

Advance Auto Parts has a EXT18L Deka on sale for 25.00 AGM battery sealed ,very good battery ,usually 100.00

[Skid]

This post started over a year ago, does Froggy need another battery already?

So how is that odyssey holding up?

[Yammer Dan]

My new glass mat in Ugly is doing fine....now if I could sneak out without the Warden catching me....

[Venturous Randy]

I moved the Oddesy from my bike to the 85 a while back and put a new Deka back in my 83. So far, both batteries are doing good and the Deka is cranking over fine, especially when the bike is hot.

RandyA