Whats do you guys recommend as a good inexpensive battery for the Hawk 250?

HawkTwoFifty · 06-29-2022, 08:32 PM

My Hawk 250 has been sitting for a few years and may need a new battery. Just wondering which inexpensive battery you all would recommend. Thanks.

HawkTwoFifty · 06-29-2022, 08:39 PM

Also, are the stock batteries the type where the levels need to be checked and filled with distilled water like a car battery? Could the battery levels of acid/water become low from just sitting for a few years? In order to start my bike, I need to use a jumper. I have a trickle charger on it right now to charge the battery, but I am guessing that I will probably need to buy a new battery soon anyways. Would be nice if I can just add distilled water and charge it up, but with my luck I'll probably need a new battery.

BrokeAss · 06-29-2022, 09:16 PM

Gel:

BrokeAss · 06-29-2022, 09:18 PM

Gel:

https://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Max-Ba...7-1570345d02b9

Ol,fart · 06-30-2022, 12:12 AM

Inexpensive battery ? Not in 2022.

Oldenslow · 06-30-2022, 09:20 AM

Not only are inexpensive batteries rare these days, they're all crappy -- even the expensive ones. I now shop the new-battery warranties more than the batteries themselves...

BrokeAss · 06-30-2022, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ol,fart

Inexpensive battery ? Not in 2022.

$30 really too rich for your blood?

BrokeAss · 06-30-2022, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oldenslow

Not only are inexpensive batteries rare these days, they're all crappy -- even the expensive ones. I now shop the new-battery warranties more than the batteries themselves...

Had one of these Might Max gel batteries in my Nomad for six years. Just replaced it with the same one this season. They're one of my go-to brands for gel batteries.

06-29-2022, 08:32 PM	#1
HawkTwoFifty Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 93	Whats do you guys recommend as a good inexpensive battery for the Hawk 250? My Hawk 250 has been sitting for a few years and may need a new battery. Just wondering which inexpensive battery you all would recommend. Thanks.
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06-30-2022, 12:12 AM	#5
Ol,fart Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: Gatesville Texas Posts: 161	Inexpensive battery ? Not in 2022. __________________ 2021 RPS Hawk "IKEA" (Came in a box with no instructions) 110 main jet 1washer,2.5 sprockets and the cat fell off( with a little help) 1984 Honda V65 Magna "Daddy's Little Monster" To whoever stole my anti-depressants. I Hope Your Happy !
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06-29-2022, 08:39 PM	#2
HawkTwoFifty Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 93	Also, are the stock batteries the type where the levels need to be checked and filled with distilled water like a car battery? Could the battery levels of acid/water become low from just sitting for a few years? In order to start my bike, I need to use a jumper. I have a trickle charger on it right now to charge the battery, but I am guessing that I will probably need to buy a new battery soon anyways. Would be nice if I can just add distilled water and charge it up, but with my luck I'll probably need a new battery.
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06-29-2022, 09:18 PM	#4
BrokeAss Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Ohio Posts: 43	Gel: https://www.amazon.com/Mighty-Max-Ba...7-1570345d02b9
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06-30-2022, 09:20 AM	#6
Oldenslow Join Date: Mar 2020 Posts: 153	Not only are inexpensive batteries rare these days, they're all crappy -- even the expensive ones. I now shop the new-battery warranties more than the batteries themselves...
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