Battery type

[Dano]

Anyone out there using a glass matt, or gel type battery, or is it best to have a wet cell type?

 

[detdrbuzzard]

i'm using an odssey pc680 in both wings

 

[dan filipi]

I have an Odyssey AGM also.

From what I hear (reed) these are very good long life batteries.

I did have a "off" brand AGM which up and shorted, DOA, no warning, nada. Good thing I was home.

The best thing about an AGM for me is no need to ever add water again, no acid spills or out the vent hose, and no corrosion at the terminals.
I would never go back to a "old" style battery.

 

[BigAndrew]

How much are those Odyssey AGM batterys? Let me cover the ears on my wallet before you tell him :smilie_happy:

 

[dan filipi]

Usually between 80-$100

 

[Joep]

So the AGM are wet cell types and then there are the gel cell types??? and only the gel cells can be installed in any position.. am I correct on that??? :?: :?: :?: :read:

 

[dan filipi]

So the AGM are wet cell types and then there are the gel cell types??? and only the gel cells can be installed in any position.. am I correct on that??? :?: :?: :?: :read:

Not quite.
An ultra simple explanation,
the gell cell is like a D Cell battery, no liquid.

An AGM has a liquid which is absorbed into a material.

Both can be installed in any position, even upside down, which comes in handy when you pop wheelies or do stoppies :smilie_happy:

 

[detdrbuzzard]

lmr batteries.com. i got mine for about $110. free shipping

 

[Dano]

Thanks much for all the good info, just confirms my thoughts on the 680, which I have in my other motorcycle that has been an outstanding performer so far.

 

[rkthev]

I have a Deka AGM battery and have had no problems with it. It appears to be very well made battery. Have also used Interstates and had good luck with them, but will probably stick with Deka now. I believe it was about $60-$70.

https://www.eastpenn-deka.com/assets/base/0278.pdf

 

[Joep]

Both can be installed in any position, even upside down, which comes in handy when you pop wheelies or do stoppies :smilie_happy:

Or land on My head?? :smilie_happy:

 

[detdrbuzzard]

i use a big crank battery in the 750f and both 750k bikes and never had a problem with them