Battery of choice for Viper?

[Snowaddict]

Any input on good batteries for 2015 Viper LTX? Current one is subpar and doesn't have the cold cranking amps needed. Despite keeping it on tender, it is a bear to start first time of the day. Usually is fine after riding for awhile and restarting, but still may take a couple attempts. Just looking for experienced suggestions on what are good options for a better battery. Thanks in advance.

 

[mbarryracing]

The Yuasa brand is not a bad choice.
I have been running Motocross Platinum batteries from Batterymart .com in all my sleds in recent years including my Apex and SR Viper with very good luck and they are manufactured by Yuasa in USA.

 

[RobX-1]

Another option that I have had success with is NAPA's Legend Premium AGM Battery. Got mine when they were 25% off ($110+tax).

 

[Norse]

I have very good experience with the Yuasa batteries on my Viper and Sidewinder. One of them lasted almost 10 years (new owner didn't trickle charge it). Swapped to anti-gravity to save weight, not a good choice at -30°C.

 

[srxr700]

After getting 2 years out of an Interstate, I just bought a YUASA off Amazon. It was cheaper than what the dealerships could sell it for. If you do go this route, you will need to add acid, wait 2 hours, and then charge it. I'm very happy with this purchase.

Here is the link for the YUASA battery I bought. FYI, It arrived in 2 days, not 5 like the listing said.

amazon.com/dp/B000WK4BMQ?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

[Snowaddict]

Thanks for the responses. I see there's quite a variation in prices for the variety of batteries out there. Hard to justify paying over $100 more for one of the more expensive ones, unless it's lasting years longer?
"If you do go this route, you will need to add acid, " srx700, did you buy the acid separately or did it come with the battery?

 

[Yamajon1]

It comes with the battery in separate containers. They can’t ship batteries that are already filled. I bought a cheaper one from Amazon and it only lasted 2 years, went back to YUASA.

 

[Snowaddict]

Just called local dealer. Yuasa is $160 (filled and ready to go.) Ugh. Batteries plus has the following:

https://www.batteriesplus.com/produ...maha/srviper-l=tx-se/1050cc/2015/cyla20hbsxta

Duracell Ultra 16CL-B 12V 19Ah 325CCA AGM Powersport Battery - CYL10006

Discover the power and reliability of the Duracell Ultra 16CL-B AGM powersport battery available at Batteries Plus.

www.batteriesplus.com

The Yuasa Batteries Plus had was $204. Must've been a more deluxe model.

Thoughts on the other Extreme or Duracell in links above?

 

[Yamajon1]

Bought my YUASA on EBay in December for 125.93

 

[Cable810]

I had a DieHard battery in mine that lasted 5 years. Battery had a date of 21'. I don't remember when I first replaced the Battery, if I was to guess it was 22. I got a orilleys super start for the time being.

 

[billymx815]

Just called local dealer. Yuasa is $160 (filled and ready to go.) Ugh. Batteries plus has the following:

https://www.batteriesplus.com/produ...maha/srviper-l=tx-se/1050cc/2015/cyla20hbsxta

Duracell Ultra 16CL-B 12V 19Ah 325CCA AGM Powersport Battery - CYL10006

Discover the power and reliability of the Duracell Ultra 16CL-B AGM powersport battery available at Batteries Plus.

www.batteriesplus.com

The Yuasa Batteries Plus had was $204. Must've been a more deluxe model.

Thoughts on the other Extreme or Duracell in links above?

I've got the same batteries in our two Vipers and have had no issues in cold weather etc. I also have this one which is a beast so far https://www.amazon.com/RG20L-WS-Swi...sc=1&msclkid=b1ffb31dec7319963579da8839b68f50

 

[Snowaddict]

I ended up getting an Interstate. Wasn't planning on it, but it was a Sunday and I was limited on options to just get one quickly. Spent more than I probably needed to, but there were only 3 options in store. I was going to go to Batteries Plus, but someone whom worked previously in the battery field told me to avoid that place. Lol. Actually, found out later that the Fleet Farm brand battery is a good one. Will keep that in mind when I have to replace the Sidewinder battery next.
I installed the new battery with high expectations last Friday (when it was pretty warm.) It turned the motor just fine, but still took multiple attempts to start. Now wondering about other issues, such as valves. Shouldn't need a valve job already (less than 4k miles), but now that I have a new battery it makes me wonder. The stator, etc was replaced 2 seasons ago. I know the Viper is known to be a difficult starter, but this just doesn't seem right and I hate having to turn the key more than 3x each time for fear it's going to wreck the starter.

 

[Norse]

I don't know if your model needs the reflash like the previous ones (at least 15-16) did. This was supposed to make it start easier, but my 16 had no trouble before that reflash. Wonder if anyone has figured that one out..

 

[Snowaddict]

I don't know if your model needs the reflash like the previous ones (at least 15-16) did. This was supposed to make it start easier, but my 16 had no trouble before that reflash. Wonder if anyone has figured that one out..

It is a '15 and would need the reflash. I bought it used a few years ago. I was under the impression it had the reflash, but I'm going to contact the dealer to confirm the next time I have it in for oil change and full check up.