Norjo Kawasaki Christchurch

**Matt_maverik** · 29th March 2011, 11:08

Hey,
Just went and got a new battery put in my ZXR because it was having trouble starting in the cold weather. It cost me $95 for battery and installation. I thought that was really expensive?
I got it done at Norjo Kawasaki in Sockburn. Was wondering if anyone else has been there and has a opinion of the place? Also was the price about right?
I thought the quality of work there was good but don't know how it compares to other places?
Cheers,

Matt

P.S. What tyre pressure should I be running in the tyres of a 1989 ZXR 250A?

**DMNTD:Me** · 29th March 2011, 11:14

First off, what brand battery did you purchase as there are a few options and the prices differ.

Sounds about right to me though

**onearmedbandit** · 29th March 2011, 11:33

Sounds about right to me as well.

**imdying** · 29th March 2011, 11:45

You can get $30 batteries for $30. I wouldn't, but...

**Matt_maverik** · 29th March 2011, 11:57

Thats sweet! Glad to hear its about right, shows how much my flatmate knows.....

**yod** · 29th March 2011, 12:11

I rang my local Honda delaer about a new battery for the bird and was told the Yuasa version was $285, then found a Motobatt on trademe for $90

I went with trademe...

**DMNTD:Me** · 29th March 2011, 12:32

Originally Posted by yod

I rang my local Honda delaer about a new battery for the bird and was told the Yuasa version was $285, then found a Motobatt on trademe for $90

I went with trademe...

Just so you know, your local dealer should have been able to at least match that...pity/slack? they didn't offer the option

**scott411** · 29th March 2011, 12:37

that would be a fair price for a good quality chinese battery, there would be cheaper options but i would not go there,

a yuasa japanese option would have been much more expensive, but most dealers would be able to give you an option,

**imdying** · 29th March 2011, 12:43

Originally Posted by Matt_maverik

Thats sweet! Glad to hear its about right, shows how much my flatmate knows.....

It's a little battery, and ZXR250s sometimes need a little cranking if they're getting on a bit (they all are now), so keep a good eye on it, keep it charged, ride the often etc etc. Otherwise they seem to die prematurely.

**willytheekid** · 29th March 2011, 13:30

Best place in ChCh for batteries:

57 Carlyle St, Sydenham, Canterbury

wholesale storage site that sells to the public as well

**AllanB** · 29th March 2011, 14:32

Thumbs up to the MOTOBATT.

The price you paid sounds OK (depending on the battery of course).

Did you get free install? It is hardly time consuming!

**puddytat** · 29th March 2011, 20:58

Originally Posted by Matt_maverik

P.S. What tyre pressure should I be running in the tyres of a 1989 ZXR 250A?

Around 32-36 Id say,depending on what feels best

**hayd3n** · 29th March 2011, 21:38

Originally Posted by willytheekid

Best place in ChCh for batteries:

57 Carlyle St, Sydenham, Canterbury

wholesale storage site that sells to the public as well

bought my last yousa battery in chch $45 brand new from there

**orangeback** · 29th March 2011, 22:35

Originally Posted by willytheekid

Best place in ChCh for batteries:

57 Carlyle St, Sydenham, Canterbury

wholesale storage site that sells to the public as well

this is why my work dosen't sell there product any more, and it cost them a major account. 19 stores through NZ i recon in the bal park of 700k a year, ( wholesaler)