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KE100 11-27-2011 02:45 AM

New AGM battery makes starting a breeze.
 
I finally got tired of starting my bike since the battery has weakened over the past year or so. You know the routine. Back the bike up to the top of the driveway, put it in second, turn on the key and choke, run like hell until halfway down the driveway, jump up onto the seat and pop the clutch just as my ass hits the seat. Yeah it's good exercise but gets old fast.

My AGM battery came in today from Amazon, $50 shipped. Popped it in and never heard the old KLX crank so quickly. If you need a new battery I suggest going with the AGM type.

- Mark

drm 11-27-2011 04:18 AM

Hey ke100, do you have a link or part number for us lazy peeps?

KE100 11-27-2011 02:19 PM

Absolutely, here you go. Doesn't say free shipping but it was free when I actually ordered?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...00_i00_details

CousinLarry 11-27-2011 02:23 PM

I think I got a good factory battery. My 07 still cranks up with one quick push of the button every time.. It's stock battery, never been on a charger in it's life. STRONG LIKE BULL!!

KE100 11-27-2011 07:56 PM

Mine was okay in the summer and crap in the late fall, winter, and early spring.

Klxrelic 11-27-2011 08:07 PM


Originally Posted by CousinLarry (Post 459095)
I think I got a good factory battery. My 07 still cranks up with one quick push of the button every time.. It's stock battery, never been on a charger in it's life. STRONG LIKE BULL!!

Same here. ;)

IDRIDR 11-27-2011 10:44 PM


Originally Posted by KE100 (Post 459105)
Mine was okay in the summer and crap in the late fall, winter, and early spring.

My '06 battery is stock. It's dying a quick death now that it's getting cold. Just bought this one, but haven't installed yet.
http://www.amazon.com/YTX7L-BS-Kawas...sr=1-1-catcorr

Lotrat 11-28-2011 12:54 AM

Anyone try the Shorai brand of Lithium Iron battery?
Weighs only 1.23 pounds and is rated for 9 amp/hours.
Not sure if it's worth triple the price, but it's supposed to give you twice the life of a lead acid.

ShoraiUsa - KLX250S

KE100 11-28-2011 01:43 AM


Originally Posted by Lotrat (Post 459119)
Anyone try the Shorai brand of Lithium Iron battery?
Weighs only 1.23 pounds and is rated for 9 amp/hours.
Not sure if it's worth triple the price, but it's supposed to give you twice the life of a lead acid.

ShoraiUsa - KLX250S

Damn I love Li ion batteries. I would have popped for that one had I known.

redpillar 11-28-2011 02:13 AM

I have a shorai, It is LIGHT. spins the motor over just fine.


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