battery choice other than the Odyssey?

Post by **scottybooj** » Thu Jan 24, 2008 11:40 pm

Ok, I prolly need a new battery. (it's only been 4.7 years) I don't want to change my charger and i don't like the price of the odyssey.

any other quality options?

Post by **MikeCam** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 6:19 am

Panasonic LC-X1220P (VRLA) http://www.digikey.com cat. p. 2218 part P231-ND

Westco 12V20P AGM http://www.westcobattery.com/battery_pa ... id=1&mid=6

Post by **CycleRob** » Fri Jan 25, 2008 3:50 pm

. . . any other quality options?

No.

I have the Odyssey and it is noticeably powerful on frigid cold starts. You will not need a charger for 3 months of inactivity, even if you do not remove the Motronic & clock fuses (which would help).

All other choices will get you less cranking power and a shorter than 8 yr service live. My advice: sacrifice somewhere else for what will be a much better investment for a higher performance, more abuse tolerant battery. Especially if you plan on keeping the bike. Even a year from now if you sell the bike, you'll still be able to trade +$10 with a local member whose stock battery is where yours is now.

You could even turn your bike off with the KS or sidestand and still start it 2 hours later, without harming the battery much - - - although I do not recommend it.

Scott, get the Odyssey and when the May Bash comes around, you can thank me in person.

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BigC · Post by **BigC** » Sun Jan 27, 2008 5:52 pm

http://www.batteryplex.com/odyssey-deta ... odel=PC680 It's only around $20 more than an SLA and the thing cranks in just obscene temps. Actually that price has come down since I bought mine. I paid around $130 shipped about 6 months ago.

If your a fair weather rider then I can understand why you'd be reluctant. If your someone that will ride whenever the road conditions are agreeable to two wheels, the Odessey is what you should get...IMO.

Post by **CycleRob** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 6:13 pm

I stumbled on this and just had to add it as justification for the premium cost.
It pretty much says it all !!

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/whyodyssey.htm

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Post by **TicTac50** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 8:49 pm

A+ for Odyssey Battery

"JUST SET IT AND FORGET IT"

Taking the Gas Tank off one extra time will save you $25.00

Good Luck.

Post by **scottybooj** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 1:57 am

i'm definitely not fair weather. The stock battery has gotten me over 4.5 years of service in New York with MANY cold starts at/near freezing. that is why I was reluctant to drop the coin.

Post by **scottybooj** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:01 am

i saw an adapter for bmw's on one of those sites...what is needed in addition to the battery for use on our R?

thanks

Post by **TicTac50** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 2:15 am

I used an adapters L shape. Got them direct from the Odyssey.

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/accesso ... wposts.htm

Very easy to install.

Good Luck.

Green Hornet · Post by **Green Hornet** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 11:52 am

http://www.gruberpower.com/gruberpower/ ... pc-680.asp

Have purchased from them before and all is well.

Micky

Post by **duckdave** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 10:15 pm

+1 Odyssey (so far).

I just bent the stock terminals to fit, did not use adapters, had plenty of wire.

Post by **CycleRob** » Thu Jan 31, 2008 12:56 am

My L brackets came with the battery without my asking for them. Just like with the previous WestCo maintenance free battery, I had to straighten out the terminal tabs a little for a smooth fit.
http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r87/ ... BaCoCa.jpg

The pic also shows my 12V pump with added Widder vest type 12V terminal, diagnostic terminal relocate and charcoal canister relocate.

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battery choice other than the Odyssey?

battery choice other than the Odyssey?

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