2datrl
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I think its time to swap out the original battery from my 2012 Vector. Any suggestions on an alternative to the stock Yusha battery?
Thanks,
2datrl
Thanks,
2datrl
4strokeluvr111
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There kind of a bitch to get at,get a good one interstate, Yuasa...
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Wow I have 2 2010s and a 2011 both still take a charge great and test well with the new smart chargers so I am going to try for another year. I figure I Always can jump as everyone I ride with has E start. If it would come to that. agree with the Yuasa or interstate
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Yuasa YTX20HL-BS is the high performance version of the YTX20L-BS, and is worth the extra money if you ride where it gets really cold. Have tried others, but back to Yuasa as well for me.
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Yuasa, you won't regret it, especially the updated/extra cc amp one recommended above.
herndonp
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Yuasa YTX20HL-BS that's what I put in my wife's sled last year. I also added a quick connector for my charger to plug in on the 2 cables located on the right side for jump starting. Makes it easier for charging without removing the hood during off season.
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I run the 20 series as well. I have a portable winch for emergancys .. I run 8 ga from the battery to the handle bars with a Anderson 50 amp Winch type connector. I can charge easy too off season or run the winch from there.
You have to alter the holder some for it to fit but I've done this to 3 machines (Apexes) over the years.. so it works fine this way
You have to alter the holder some for it to fit but I've done this to 3 machines (Apexes) over the years.. so it works fine this way
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I have a 2008 with 8500 km that still has the original battery! The last 3 years I keep saying I should change it but still running great. Plus I don’t charge it over the summer, pull the sled into the garage in the fall, put the battery tender on for an hour and it’s full charged!
The only thing I can think of is that I have never really cold started this sled except maybe two times...usually always started from a warm garage in the winter. But I got to be on borrowed time. Think I will change it this year....maybe.
The only thing I can think of is that I have never really cold started this sled except maybe two times...usually always started from a warm garage in the winter. But I got to be on borrowed time. Think I will change it this year....maybe.
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Well thought I would update my last post and say I ordered a new battery - ytx20hl-bs as others recommended over the 20-bs.
I knew it was getting weaker so I did a cold start test as I left it outside last night (-16 Celsius) and it barely started so that’s it. Planning a sled trip this year where she won’t be started from a warm garage like it’s use to! 10 years can’t complain I guess.
I knew it was getting weaker so I did a cold start test as I left it outside last night (-16 Celsius) and it barely started so that’s it. Planning a sled trip this year where she won’t be started from a warm garage like it’s use to! 10 years can’t complain I guess.
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When I installed my 20 series with higher amp I had to make it fit. Simple enough. No bottom box just the oem top cover. I just reinstalled it yesterday into another 07 Attak I picked up. I went with the 20 series high output because I have 3500 lb Winch I use when stuck. I now run 6 ga from it to the handlebars for connection. I had to heat the cover to make it go around the larger terminals for the machine and 6 ga. 20 series is over kill for a non winch machine but doesn't cost much more so why not. The 14 series YUASA is quite a good battery.
