How long should a battery last?

[joan of arc]

How long should a battery last before it needs replacing?

Or is this a "how long is a piece of string" type question?

cheers

[nodrog:Me]

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[schrodingers cat]

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That should be 42...

Why don't you start by telling us how long your battery has lasted and theoretically start a dialogue about things that can shorten battery life etc?
Or being Kiwibiker it is more likely to start a flame war involving Hitler, FTP, legalizing dope blah blah.
PS - ignore any shit in green text.

[SMOKEU]

Or being Kiwibiker it is more likely to start a flame war involving Hitler, FTP, legalizing dope blah blah.

Let's cut to the chase then.

[FJRider]

Most battery suppliers give a 12 months warranty .... after that is a bonus.

After two years expect problems ... usually after a frost. Or during a cold spell. (start of winter)

Regular use does them good. Long lengths of time sitting ... does not.

[Oakie]

I would be unhappy if I got less than three years and happy if I got more than five years.

[DEATH_INC.]

standard 99 gixxer battery was still in it when I sold it.....only a couple or 3 years ago. Never had a lead acid aftermarket one (Yuasa even) last more than a couple. The MDA Lithium one in the 10 is about 2 1/2 years old now, and is still sweet after sitting for long periods. (I've ridden once since anzac day).

[98tls]

Im with Oakie,5 years is good.

[Jantar]

If you keep it properly charged, and only ever top up with distilled water then you should get around 3 years. If you just treat the battery that is something on the bike, and just use tap water to top it up then chances are it will only last around 36 months.

[nodrog:Me]

If you keep it properly charged, and only ever top up with distilled water then you should get around 3 years. If you just treat the battery that is something on the bike, and just use tap water to top it up then chances are it will only last around 36 months.

1984 just called, they want their batteries back. I cant recall the last time I saw a motorcycle battery that you can refill.

[bsasuper]

Depends on the quality, I brought one from supercheap for the gpz900r, and it craped out after 14 months.The yuasa (made in japan) in the VFR is 8 years old and still going strong.

[Road kill]

Current one has been in the bike 5 years,,it's on a Tender when it's not being ridden.

Have had them last less than 2 years when not being used very often,,,and when not on the tender.

[Madness]

If you keep it properly charged, and only ever top up with distilled water then you should get around 3 years. If you just treat the battery that is something on the bike, and just use tap water to top it up then chances are it will only last around 36 months.

3 years is much betterer than 36 months. Thanks for the tip

[AllanB]

My factory Honda one lasted one month after the warranty ran out!

The replacement is going well - some fancy gell matt thingy. I do put it on a tender in cool months.

[skippa1]

If you keep it properly charged, and only ever top up with distilled water then you should get around 3 years. If you just treat the battery that is something on the bike, and just use tap water to top it up then chances are it will only last around 36 months.

1984 just called, they want their batteries back. I cant recall the last time I saw a motorcycle battery that you can refill.

3 years is much betterer than 36 months. Thanks for the tip

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