84/85 RZ 350 BEST BATTERY?
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84/85 RZ 350 BEST BATTERY?
Hello,
I found the replacement battery part number Yuasa 12N5-553B. Is this best replacement? Does any one have a better battery they have used? A sealed one? I'm not looking to cut any corners... just want to purchase the best/reliable battery.
Thanks,
BA
I found the replacement battery part number Yuasa 12N5-553B. Is this best replacement? Does any one have a better battery they have used? A sealed one? I'm not looking to cut any corners... just want to purchase the best/reliable battery.
Thanks,
BA
Re: 84/85 RZ 350 BEST BATTERY?
I would recommend the Yuasa. Less worry about problems associated with wrong batteries. The ultra light batteries are problematic.
Rory
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
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2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
9 1986-1990 RZ350s
2000 ST2
2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
Re: 84/85 RZ 350 BEST BATTERY?
The stock Yuasa replacements are cheap and last a long time with proper (minimal) care. I upgraded to an expensive Yuasa AGM battery, which didn't last as long, a much cheaper Chinese Yuasa AGM knock off, which lasted just as long as the prior one, and am now on a Ballistic 4 cell. It has lasted as long as any of them, I've never charged it or done anything except put it in the house for the winter. It's small and light but cost about 4 times more than standard.
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Re: 84/85 RZ 350 BEST BATTERY?
I am partial to moto batt agm. I have had good luck with them.
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Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Re: 84/85 RZ 350 BEST BATTERY?
Moto batt for me.
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Motto Batt.
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Re: 84/85 RZ 350 BEST BATTERY?
Thanks for the MotoBatt. Just what I've been looking for.
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Re: 84/85 RZ 350 BEST BATTERY?
I'm probably the exception but I had a bad experience with MotoBatt as the battery discharged quickly after purchase. MotoBatt's customer service was piss poor and they wouldn't do anything about it and was bought off Amazon. I've found comparable AGM batteries that have met my needs better- no more MotoBatt for me.
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Re: 84/85 RZ 350 BEST BATTERY?
I buy so many batteries its not funny....they are all the same ancient architecture unless you go AGM or solid state. Solid state obv huge weight savings and despite earlier comments work extremely well. Rarely hear about issues with them whereas the lead/acids die in a few years which is just assumed normal now...
Re: 84/85 RZ 350 BEST BATTERY?
Evan, you would not say that if you saw the problems that come into the shop. When in doubt, use high quality OEM replacements.evan_calgary wrote:I buy so many batteries its not funny....they are all the same ancient architecture unless you go AGM or solid state. Solid state obv huge weight savings and despite earlier comments work extremely well. Rarely hear about issues with them whereas the lead/acids die in a few years which is just assumed normal now...
Rory
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
9 1986-1990 RZ350s
2000 ST2
2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
9 1986-1990 RZ350s
2000 ST2
2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
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Re: 84/85 RZ 350 BEST BATTERY?
I buy mine from a local place called battery mart. I get all my tractor and truck batteries through them and they pay well for recyclable batteries. I took 5 old truck batteries in and got the moto batt for free plus $21 cash. Well worth the 38 mile round trip.
I love the smell of Blue Marble in the morning!
Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA
Tim Steele in Front Royal, VA