Hey, have tried a quick search on here for my ? but to no avail.

The battery on my xb12s seems goosed. Went to try and start and just a horrible ticking/grinding sound. After research I am convinced the battery is gone.

Looking for a replacement I found it to be a YTX14 BS. The ones I have seen are the type that you fill with acid then seal yourself. I am just a bit wary of these as the battery obviously sits on its side with increased risk of leaking, no matter what the battery info says. I have not seen any sealed maintainence free ones for sale other than the Odyssey ones which are getting up in prce !!

Any suggestions...

Thanks.

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NO RETREAT NO SURRENDER

You need a gel type battery ....either original which are very good ....or odyssey...don't have an acid filled one laid on its side

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2001 X1 2009 1125CR 2006 Uly X3 2010 Uly a fully Maz'd S1 and a 1991 RS1200 Westwind.

lead acid is just a waste of money
HD used to give a long warranty on there Batteries , but now only 6 months
i use an Odyssey seems a good bit of kit
if you keep it on a optimate or similar type of charger , when not in use they last longer

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Feros Ferio

I have seen lots of XBs using those type of batteries, many forum members use them on their side. As for how long they last... My black S1 has a Walmart battery, I have owned it three years, before that the previous owner had the bike three years and the battery was in when he got it...

HD batteries may last longer, but they cost a lot more than a Varta off EBay and ask yourself if you are likely to keep the bike longer than the battery lasts...

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08 Specialized Langster

I have had a yuasa YTX14BS on my xb9s for over 12months now and had no issues jus hook it up to a cheap optimate after each ride!!! Sometimes it still shows a full charge after a ride other times it shows medium charge required. Had no leakage either.

Thanks for the advice . Looks like a genuine or odyssey then ! ta

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Why not a cheapie?

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08 Specialized Langster

Before you plunge in - Look at LiFePO4 technology options.

They last longer - weigh less. No liquids so spills are of zero concern. The do cost more - But as there are a whole mass that look like torch batteries you can (I have) build your own. I will not be buying another lead based battery for the bikes.

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Sept 2017. Email will find me.