Batteries

[VoyKimmer]

Well I think my battery finally failed after 4 years. I was sitting at a railroad crossing listening to my MP3 and shut off my engine for a long train. Tried to start and the battery was dead. Ended up pushing the bike around and coasted down a hill and popped the clutch to restart. Wanted to ride to work the next day so bought a battery at Wally world. I was just wondering is there a cross reference of different manufactureer batteries so I can choose a good battery for a good price.

[Scott-(Altoona, PA)]

Kim,
The text below came off of the Dollar for Dollar page which is accessable from the AVA Home page. As time permitts visit the home page and check out the various items/areas available, I'm sure you'll be surprised! You can also do a search on the forum for posts related to batteries to find older postings on this subject.

BATTERIES (1200)
NAPA- Auto Parts stores sell their N18La battery which is said to replace exactly the Yuasa Batteries that come stock in the Voyager. Priced about $53 (as of 8/11/06). Thanks to Marc Horowitz for this information.

BATTERIES (1300)
AGM Batteries(Click here for description of what a AGM battery is):
Standard Batteries or Batteries + - Odyssey PC680, cost is about $130. Thanks to Brian Keatts for this information. Listed 10/18/06.
Panasonic- LC-X1228P
PowerSonic- PTX20LBS
SVR - 12VX30L
WestCo- 12V30 (info courtesy of Jim Cooper)

[VoyKimmer]

I was actually interested to see if Interstate makes a compatible Battery. I am stuck with the Walmart battery for now. I have heard that there not very good. I guess when this one fails I will get Napa battery. The price seems to be OK.

[Charlie from Illinois]

I've got a Odyssey PC680 that I have had for three years now. No complaints at all so far.

[RCK]

I put the Interstate AGM battery in my voyager and love it!!! The only thing I had to do was hook the battery sensor to the Positive post because this is a sealed battery no acid levels to watch. The price was about $88.00. RCK

[flip18436572]

I bought mine on-line. I will have to dig up the receipt to verify. I also cut the wire and hooked it to the battery to eliminate the battery light coming on.

On-line price including shipping was a saving of over $50.00 compared to my closest dealer and they are an hour away and not friendly. Most all of my purchases for bike are on-line, and all of my Voyager purchases are from Carl Leo.

[Furchin]

check out http://www.eBatteriesToGo.com

[TaiwanJohn]

I bought an AGM from Batteries Plus, and it only lasted a couple of years, and didn't seem any more powerful than a standard battery.

This year I bought an Interstate sealed battery. It is made by Yuasa and was around $80. It has noticeably more power and capacity than other batteries I have used.

Just proves that Yuasa has always been the best batteries for bikes. I have never had any problems with Yuasas.

[Scott-(Altoona, PA)]

Knock on wood but my battery is working fine!
But for future sake, is there a higher CCA rating battery that will fit and work in the XII?
I have checked the site that Firchin provided and it looks like they have two 300 CCA & 350 CCA. Gary and other will attest that late fall and early spring in PA can give you surprisingly chilly temps and I don't want to be left "out in the cold" with a battery that won't start the bike. Mine isn't kept in a heated area so it's exposed to the same temps as outside.
and yes I know it's still July!

[Charlie from Illinois]

Check this one out.
http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc680.htm

[WhiskeyDoc]

I just asked my auto mechanic to special order an Interstate maintenance free battery for the Voyager and he was happy to do so at his cost, plus tax. $90 or so if I remember correctly. Works great and I don't worry about battery problems.