2000 TLR Battery

[apex69]

Ok, after a total milking of my stock battery from October of 2000, and trickle charging each winter, it has finally puked. I know huh, over 9 years on a stocker, I'm surprised too. So now, I'll do the mod and of course a battery.

Any suggestions on a brand that is mid level priced, decent quality?

[mightyz06]

Re: 2000 TLR Battery

i just picked up a bike master gel battery a couple of weeks ago(but didnt do the +/- mods yet) and the matching trickle charger with the plug. so far its holding pretty good. paid $130 for both.

[apex69]

Re: 2000 TLR Battery

I've heard of that brand. What kind of history do they have with their product? I'll have to do a little research. Thanks.

[Brat]

Re: 2000 TLR Battery

i got a yact battery from some shop said it was for a tl. its shat out on me several times. even with a tender... why im not riding right this moment... argh...
i was advised batteries plus has one part# xtaz14s from another site member. im poor otherwise id have tried it. he said it was about $100.oo
gl

[abn]

Re: 2000 TLR Battery

I've had good luck with Deka batteries...here's a Power-Tec branded battery manufactured by East Penn (Deka manufacturer). Got to have a good charging system to keep them alive though.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ETX9-POWER-TEC-Powersport-Battery-NEW-/170467519032?cmd=ViewItem&pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item27b0a7ea38

[Oholiab]

Re: 2000 TLR Battery

I would go for best on a "V" Twin. Quality costs so the best are Yuasa or Odyssey with Optimate trickle charger, Bob.

[Jeff]

Re: 2000 TLR Battery

Umm, radical thought here. You already know what brand of battery will last 9 years in your TL. Why would you replace it with something else?

[Sticka]

Re: 2000 TLR Battery

I think Yuasa is the original battery isn't it?


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[mightyz06]

Re: 2000 TLR Battery

@ apex69- don't know about the history of the battery, bit the guy at the shop recommended it to me. I was originally gonna get yuasa but he said he got a lot of complaints from them. You can't go wrong with a gel battery either.

[Brat]

Re: 2000 TLR Battery

Umm, radical thought here. You already know what brand of battery will last 9 years in your TL. Why would you replace it with something else?

no shit i wish i could get a year out of a damn battery......... what s the stock suzuki battery #?

[Oholiab]

Re: 2000 TLR Battery

Odyssey then, Bob.

[rednecktwin]

Re: 2000 TLR Battery

my neighbor was reading about bike batteries and fund where somone had taken a dewalt 28v battery from a cordless drill or something and removed the housing. inside there were 8 cells connected together. he cut one connection that dropped it to 14v and then soldered it back together so all the cells work. made a new housing for it and stuck it in his duc st4. he did install a bttery cutout for storage purposes, but the bike sat for about 3 weeks and started with no probs.

the cool thing is that the whole new battery weighs about 1 1/2 pounds. smaller bikes can get away with a 4cell pack, but this 8cell pack runs everything he has on the bike, which includes several aftermarket items, charges as did the old battery and spins the motor just as strong when starting. the battery was ~$35-40. he got a charger with it to use as a trickle charger of sorts, but so far its getting good results.

i was suprised so this seemed like the right place to pass on the info. take it for what its worth

[Brat]

Re: 2000 TLR Battery

rednecktwin, really? id never think of that myself. i almost wish the tl had a kickstart so i could actually ride mine...lol. damn batteries.

[Ozzietiller]

Re: 2000 TLR Battery

could you imagine trying to kickstart a TLR/TLS, anyone for a broken leg or dis jointed hip

[Brat]

Re: 2000 TLR Battery

man i know a few fat friends that could help my cause. bc the battery isnt doing the trick.