RX1Jim
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Hello folks and happy New Year!
Time for a new battery for my 03 RX-1, original battery lasted 7 years, replacement battery just quit, it will not take a charge. What have you been finding to be the best replacement? Time to give a newer battery technology a try. I am not concerned about reducing weight, just want the maximum amount of cranking amps for those frigid mornings.
Thanks!
Jim
Time for a new battery for my 03 RX-1, original battery lasted 7 years, replacement battery just quit, it will not take a charge. What have you been finding to be the best replacement? Time to give a newer battery technology a try. I am not concerned about reducing weight, just want the maximum amount of cranking amps for those frigid mornings.
Thanks!
Jim
thrasher
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Just installed a new Yuasa YTX20HL-BS last night in my Vector. Rated for 310 CCA. It's minus 20 celcius here today, but sled was in the garage overnight, so haven't had a chance to test it yet. Previously had a dry cell Oddysey 680 battery, but didn't seem to crank over fast enough when below minus 20. Will compare the two once my sled sits outside overnight.
RX1Jim
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Thanks, let us know once you have made the comparison.
Jim
Jim
Indy
TY 4 Stroke God
I just replaced an Exide glass matt/gel battery with another one just like it, $75 @ Rural King. The old battery lasted 7 years.
yamatyb9
Veteran
Yuasa YTX20HL-BS ... best luck I've had but that's just me
thrasher
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Was -24 celcius yesterday or -12 F, sled turned over pretty well. Somewhat better than Odyssey battery. The Yuasa battery seems to have a better reserve capacity. My Vector seems to be harder to turn over than my Warrior was when cold.
RX1Jim
TY 4 Stroke Junkie
Thanks for the replies. I might stay with an OEM Yusa battery as a replacement since I don't want to take any chances. The OEM battery lasted much ,onger than the non-OEM battery I bought from NAPA. Thanks!
Jim
Jim
Indy
TY 4 Stroke God
thats because you did not buy a gel or glass matt battery from napa. You basically bought a lawn mower battery.
