RF900 battery wanted

[Mustek]

Battery for Rf900.

I'm after a new battery for my bike. My current one is fully poked.

The current one I have is XTX9-BS.

Do I need to get the exact same brand and type or do you think any battery that is compatible with this type is fine?

Does anyone have a good place to buy them? Cheap is good but not at the expense of performance and care of my bike.

Cheers

[Pussy]

Get a Yuasa. They're worth the slightly extra coin.

[Mustek]

Get a Yuasa. They're worth the slightly extra coin.

Where can i get one of these from? What makes them worth the extra?

[FJRider]

Edbear imports batterys I recall ... post a message on his profile page ...

[JMemonic]

Where can i get one of these from? What makes them worth the extra?

Any good motorcycle shop should be able to sell you one but someone will be along soon to tell you one close to you.

What makes them worth the extra, simply put construction quality. They will last due to that.

[Edbear]

Edbear imports batterys I recall ... post a message on his profile page ...

Heyup! Might I modestly suggest a Shorai LFX14A1-BS12? Can you give me the year of your bike to confirm the model?

[Edbear]

Whoops, of course if I'd checked your details I'd have noticed it is '98. The RF900 isn't listed on Shorai's website, but as it's a derivative of the GSX1100R motor, it should use the same battery. So the 14A1 will be my recommendation.

$249.00 and free shipping for KB'rs. If that sounds expensive, check my thread, "Gobsmacked". The company claims up to 4x the battery life, and a far greater kick than any other battery you will have tried. It also saves you about 3kg in weight. If you want a recommendation, ask Shaun Harris, or Craig Shirriffs or anyone here who has bought one.

[White trash]

Heyup! Might I modestly suggest a Shorai LFX14A1-BS12? Can you give me the year of your bike to confirm the model?

Regardless of year manufactured, an RF900 will swallow the same battery. You're reference table should show that mate.

A 14A1 will crank it 'till the cows come home.

[JMemonic]

Heyup! Might I modestly suggest a Shorai LFX14A1-BS12? Can you give me the year of your bike to confirm the model?

Hmm didn't realise your were dealing in these, might soon be in the market for a LFX18A1-BS12.

Mustek if you want extra life out of your battery and possibly heavy use look at these, if lead acid then Yuasa.

[Mustek]

ok, call me ignorant but why do i need a battery that will turn my bike over for more than a dozen times? Surely if it won't start after that long its not the battery anyways/

[White trash]

ok, call me ignorant but why do i need a battery that will turn my bike over for more than a dozen times? Surely if it won't start after that long its not the battery anyways/

Because, if you've turned your bike over 20 times, then suddenly realised that the fuel's "off" or needs to be on "reserve", you'll thank Christ almighty you had the forethought to buy a battery with the specs of a Shorai.

Battery shortcomings have a habit of rearing their heads at the MOST inopportune moments. I'd spend the extra couple of bucks and get a good one.

Unless you want to pass your issues on to the next owner of course.....

[JMemonic]

ok, call me ignorant but why do i need a battery that will turn my bike over for more than a dozen times? Surely if it won't start after that long its not the battery anyways/

http://www.batterystuff.com/tutorial_battery.html

Have a read it might help.

[White trash]

http://www.batterystuff.com/tutorial_battery.html

Have a read it might help.

My GOD that was boring......

Edit: I'll elaborate on this totally bullshit post.

A lead/acid battery is old technology, VERY old. They work, but they're crap. Their discharge is quicker, their voltage is lower, they're shit. HOWEVER. A modern glassmat battery, will have a higher cranking ampage, sit longer and hold charge for longer. But there is a trade off.

Vehicles which require a constant voltage level while the ignition circuit is open will quite often "fault" when a glassmatt battery is added to the ignition, regardless of its CCA rating. A lead acid battery maintains a higher voltage while cranking than a glassmatt or dry battery. Some systems such as "ABS" on BMW's will "fault" while a dry battery cranks the engine, whereas a decent lead acid battery wont have the big voltage drop while cranking, therefore keeping auxillary systems "alive" while the engine turns over.

Strange but true, I've tested it.

[Mustek]

Because, if you've turned your bike over 20 times, then suddenly realised that the fuel's "off" or needs to be on "reserve", you'll thank Christ almighty you had the forethought to buy a battery with the specs of a Shorai.

Battery shortcomings have a habit of rearing their heads at the MOST inopportune moments. I'd spend the extra couple of bucks and get a good one.

Unless you want to pass your issues on to the next owner of course.....

Sounds reasonable.

[Mustek]

So what is the harm in putting a cheaper battery in besides the fact it won't have as many cranks in it without being charged up again?

[White trash]

So what is the harm in putting a cheaper battery in besides the fact it won't have as many cranks in it without being charged up again?

Because it has a certain amount of cycles between 100%and 0%, including recharges.

Imagine it in damage levels.
blah blah, actually, I had a great big post penned out here but after reading it, it doesn't really make any sense and I certainly don't want my name to it for years to come.

Some smart bastard who knows how batteries actually work will be along soon to clarify.

[JMemonic]

My GOD that was boring......

You want exciting and battery technology in that same place hmm ok go outside, put a big wire from the positive terminal to the negative terminal and run like fuck, that will liven up the subject, oh and make sure the dam thing is charged first.


Edit: I'll elaborate on this totally bullshit post.

Facts aint bullshit, just dam boring.

[bsasuper]

I have a motobatt MBTX9U, check if its a fit for your bike,is only 4 months old,if its a fit its yours, just have to pick up south auckland.

[Edbear]

So what is the harm in putting a cheaper battery in besides the fact it won't have as many cranks in it without being charged up again?

Nothing "wrong" per se... if a battery is rated for your bike it will work fine. The advantage with Shorai is power, battery life, weight, (extremely light, you'll notice the weight difference, even on a road bike), holding their charge and durability under load. If you add up the cost of two or three, (or four), other batteries, against the Shorai, they are far better value for money if you're planning on keeping the bike, or even if you do sell it, you can switch the Shorai to your new bike.

As I say, do have a read of the Gobsmacked thread, it will impress you!

[Mustek]

My GOD that was boring......

Edit: I'll elaborate on this totally bullshit post.

A lead/acid battery is old technology, VERY old. They work, but they're crap. Their discharge is quicker, their voltage is lower, they're shit. HOWEVER. A modern glassmat battery, will have a higher cranking ampage, sit longer and hold charge for longer. But there is a trade off.

Vehicles which require a constant voltage level while the ignition circuit is open will quite often "fault" when a glassmatt battery is added to the ignition, regardless of its CCA rating. A lead acid battery maintains a higher voltage while cranking than a glassmatt or dry battery. Some systems such as "ABS" on BMW's will "fault" while a dry battery cranks the engine, whereas a decent lead acid battery wont have the big voltage drop while cranking, therefore keeping auxillary systems "alive" while the engine turns over.

Strange but true, I've tested it.

Thanks. That helps heaps

[Mustek]

I have a motobatt MBTX9U, check if its a fit for your bike,is only 4 months old,if its a fit its yours, just have to pick up south auckland.

What bike did it come from? How much would you want for it?

[Mustek]

Nothing "wrong" per se... if a battery is rated for your bike it will work fine.

As I say, do have a read of the Gobsmacked thread, it will impress you!

I've had a look at the gobsmacked thread. :-)

So assuming that the battery is equivalent to the battery i just took out of my bike it won't do any damage to my bike electrically?

To be honest i don't have the money to spend on a Shorai unfortunately.

[Edbear]

I've had a look at the gobsmacked thread. :-)

So assuming that the battery is equivalent to the battery i just took out of my bike it won't do any damage to my bike electrically?

To be honest i don't have the money to spend on a Shorai unfortunately.

Nup! Can't damage your bike's electrical system. They are designed as a drop-in replacement for any ordinary battery and work the same way.

[Mustek]

Nup! Can't damage your bike's electrical system. They are designed as a drop-in replacement for any ordinary battery and work the same way.

Sorry Edbear, are you referring to the Shorai batteries or the cheaper equivalents?

Do you sell any batteries other than the shorai brand?

[Edbear]

Sorry Edbear, are you referring to the Shorai batteries or the cheaper equivalents?

Do you sell any batteries other than the shorai brand?

The Shorai batteries. No battery rated for your bike should damage it in any way regardless of cost. Sorry I only sell Shorai, I'm the sole agent for them in NZ.

[bsasuper]

What bike did it come from? How much would you want for it?

I mean its yours free, just have to pick it up.I just checked the fitment guide, its the correct fit, PM me if you want it mustek.

[Edbear]

I mean its yours free, just have to pick it up.I just checked the fitment guide, its the correct fit, PM me if you want it mustek.

Sounds like the deal of the week... :yes:

[Mustek]

Sounds like the deal of the week... :yes:

Absolutely. :-)

I'll suitably compensate him. :-)

[Mustek]

You want exciting and battery technology in that same place hmm ok go outside, put a big wire from the positive terminal to the negative terminal and run like fuck, that will liven up the subject, oh and make sure the dam thing is charged first.

How long will it take to blow up? Sounds like fun!!!

[bsasuper]

Done deal then, don't worry its not a dud, just surplus to my needs and id rather someone get use from it.