Battery Suggestions?

[wmsoller]

Buying  a new battery for a 65LS. Any suggestions?

[wilcom]

Gruber Battery in Phoenix, under $50 delivered to your door.

 On line ordering, fast shipping, wadda deal. We might have a discount too.

[montmil]

Me same as Joe. AGM and a Battery Tender, Jr. Should keep you running for years.

[wmsoller]

I looked at the website and it appears that they don't sell motorcycle batteries. Any other suggestions?

Anybody know the dimensions of the OEM battery for the 65LS?

[wilcom]

appears that they don't sell motorcycle batteries

They don't stamp motorcycle on the side of the battery but below they have an application chart with motorcycle listed
http://www.gruberpower.com/12-volt-18-amp-hour-ah-battery

12 Volt, 18 Amp Hour (AH) Battery
 Applications

    UPS
    Communications
    Lighting
    Security & Alarm
    Medical Equipment
    Remote Monitoring
    Solar Energy Station

    Golf Carts
    Wheelchairs
    Motorcycles
    Scooters
    Riding Mowers
    Snowmobiles
    Water Sports

 

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[montmil]

I looked at the website and it appears that they don't sell motorcycle batteries. Any other suggestions?

Anybody know the dimensions of the OEM battery for the 65LS?

They sure do.

Here's your R65's battery and all the specs. Exact per OEM requirements.
http://www.gruberpower.com/12-volt-18-amp-hour-ah-battery

Just don't tell your motorcycle or he may be upset that you didn't buy an over priced "motorcycle battery".  

Shop wisely. Ride with more jungle in your pocket.

[wmsoller]

Thanks again. I looked at the link in the R65 Forum Discount at Gruber Power - AGM Batteries section above and didn't find it. Thought perhaps it changed. My bad.

[montmil]

As far as a discount, it's not automatic; you'll have to ask for it. Unsure if they are still offering one.

[Matt Chapter]

Ride with more jungle in your pocket.

I don't normally like to pick on Monte but it is getting to sweatin season around here.  Make sure to air out and debrief after every ride, folks.

[montmil]

Ride with more jungle in your pocket.

I don't normally like to pick on Monte but it is getting to sweatin season around here.  Make sure to air out and debrief after every ride, folks.

Oops!  Did not mean for William to ride "commando". That should be "jingle" not "jungle". Good catch, Matt.

Rather than modify/correct my posting spelling error, gonna leave it as is for the fun factor.

[Bob_Roller]

Here's another option for US members.

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11909407

Back ordered at this moment .


I've seen them at Radio Shack for $45, so keep an eye on this site .

Usually free shipping .

I don't know if they deliver to your home, or nearest Radio Shack store .

May, or may not be a better deal than Gruber, you'll have to decide that for yourself .

Gruber is local for me, so I just get the batteries from them .

All of my bikes have them .

I have them delivered to my work place and I get whole sale cost $21 each .

With the short service life of batteries here in the desert, I won't pay anymore for a battery, they seem to last the same amount of time, no matter which one you get .

[Mainerider]

Does anyone know anything about the Chrome brand AGM batteries that Sears carries? They have a 20amp hour one for $62 with free shipping.

And Chrome has this 18 amp hour one for $47.85 with free shipping: http://www.chromebattery.com/ytx20-bs-high-performance-power-sports-battery.html

[montmil]

I bought a "Chrome" AGM battery for my Triumph as they had the exact specs I needed. Worked fine until the day it died eight months after purchase.   Received a replacement under warranty but will not be buying another.

Gruber and Staab batteries have provided my Airheads with excellent service.

[Justin B.]

I recently put the Stabb battery we get a discount on in my R1150 RTP - fit perfectly and cranks the hell out of it!!!

[Mainerider]

I just checked the shipping for the Staab - $15. That makes it a pretty sweet deal. I think that's what I will go with when I give up on the BMW battery. I'm pretty close.