Question about batteries

**Synthe** · 8th February 2011, 17:18

Hey,
I own a Suzuki GN250 2007(i think) and the battery has died on me. I've had it in a battery charger for a couple of days but it's still flat so I need to get a new one.
The battery is a Yuasa YB10L-A2 and I was wondering how the naming system works with batteries as there are B10L-A2 batteries and the motobat MB10-U seems to be useable in GN250's. Can I buy any battery that ends in B10L-A2 and use them in my GN250?
Also where is the best/cheapest place to buy batteries? Sportzone Suzuki in Christchurch quoted $100 for a new Yuasa YB10L-A2 and Repco said they didn't stock it.
Thanks

**kiwi cowboy** · 8th February 2011, 19:09

Originally Posted by Synthe

Hey,
I own a Suzuki GN250 2007(i think) and the battery has died on me. I've had it in a battery charger for a couple of days but it's still flat so I need to get a new one.
The battery is a Yuasa YB10L-A2 and I was wondering how the naming system works with batteries as there are B10L-A2 batteries and the motobat MB10-U seems to be useable in GN250's. Can I buy any battery that ends in B10L-A2 and use them in my GN250?
Also where is the best/cheapest place to buy batteries? Sportzone Suzuki in Christchurch quoted $100 for a new Yuasa YB10L-A2 and Repco said they didn't stock it.
Thanks

This site may help but your right the mb10u is the one you want and seem to be the biz as far as battery's go.

http://www.motobatt.com.au/motobatt/...ence_Guide.pdf

**Redmoggy** · 9th February 2011, 08:22

Try Mainland batteries on Litchfield street.

Roy

**avgas** · 9th February 2011, 08:48

get a 12v one........the rest is just getting it to fit

(its only a GN guys...)

**notme** · 9th February 2011, 11:17

As avgas says, a 12V lead acid automotive battery is what you need - if it fits into the battery holder and the terminal connectors on your cables fit then you are good. Some brands are going to be of better construction than others, so choose what fits your budget and your future plans for the bike (i.e. flicking it on in a year vs keeping it for 10)

If the battery is not upright in your bike, get a sealed battery or you will drip acid everywhere.

Why are you replacing the battery - you said it's dead, any idea why?

You might want to check point 3 here to make sure the battery is the only problem....

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...post1129943048

**Flip** · 9th February 2011, 20:34

Century batteries in Carlyle st sell bike batteries, tell them its cash and trade, they have always seen me right.

As long as it fits in the holder and the terminals are in the right position, take the old one with you.

**hayd3n** · 9th February 2011, 20:46

check the regulator rectifier its a common fault

**Fast Eddie** · 15th March 2012, 20:26

Originally Posted by hayd3n

check the regulator rectifier its a common fault

haha, must be. Just got the mrs her first bike, 2005 gn250, brand new batt but after only an hour of riding lastnight after picking it up and about 10 minutes of riding today the lights started to dim and when we filled it up with gas it didnt want to start too easy, about another 20 mins of riding and practicing and the mrs stalled it, batt was dead flat. after bump starting, indicator usage etc would bring the engine to stall.

got the battery on charge overnight and will check charging system. bit of a pain tho, shes had less than 2 hours of ride time on it haha. bummer eh

**bsasuper** · 15th March 2012, 20:41

He said the battery was on charge for a few days, its dead.

The number on the battery is the amp/hour rating, the other letters refer to the size and the terminal orientation.