Battery Life

[nor'easter]

I finished my 3rd year on my battery and would like to know if I should replace it before next season. I've routinely charged it throughout the off season the past three years and have not had any problems with it. Has anybody gotten 4 or more years on the same battery?

 

[McTavish]

My 2004 still has the original battery.

 

[BTbt]

08 FX Nytro, 11000kms , original battery no problems.A couple of -25 to -30c starts this season as well.

 

[vice108]

My o6 Apex RTX is still on the original battery.

 

[snow tundra]

I have 06 venture with 12000 mi. Still going strong. Will change next season

 

[sparks49]

I have 2 '06 Vectors with original batteries, had them checked this year and everything was fine. I keep them on a Battery Tender whenever I'm not using them, really seems to make a difference. You can take it into any battery store or even most Auto Repair place's and they should be able to test it for you, usually no charge.

 

[MADDOG24]

Still on my original Battery on an 06 RTX. I am thinking its about time. Until last summer, it was never hooked up to a charger.

 

[cat hunter]

Still same battery in 06 GT and works every time !!! I also use tender in off season.

 

[Riceburner]

04 Warrior and 06 Apex GT sold to friends.

Both still on original batteries with the new owners.

My wifes 07 Vector GT still on original battery.

Yammie batteries rule.

 

[Budweiser]

06 Attak with 17,000 miles. Original battery. Started fine this year at -30f.

 

[Super Sled]

As long as you routinely use a battery tender both in season and i the off season, that battery can last decades.

Look for an Optimate 3 or 4. They are both really good.

 

[gun nut]

supper sled

How do you know the battery will last for decades. Do you have a 1970 Apex?

 

[Picksoo]

Just keep in mind. When the battery dies your out of luck. I had mine die on my 2006 apex with 7000k on it. I got a boost but after onyl a couple of miniutes the machine stoped. Had to get a new battery before I could continue.

 

[Sled Dog]

supper sled

How do you know the battery will last for decades. Do you have a 1970 Apex?

He most likely did some research and I agree with him a properly maintained Yuasa battery can and will last a very very long time. Keeping a battery tender on it when not in use is proper maintenance.

 

[yamahas]

My relays die before my stock battery. My dads battery on his ac died after one year with the same care my stock battery got. he bought one of there yussa's and never had a problem since.