Another XF battery craps out... - Page 2

2LZ · 06-20-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by dmmcd

Amazing how powerful and fast the 650 feels after spending several days on the XF!

I know the feeling! I took my Vic out Saturday morning for a fuel run and HOLY COW! 8O Comapred to my XP 200, it's an 850 pound rocket ship!

SpudRider · 06-20-2011, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by dmmcd

...I'd like to say that the bike feels so much lighter, more nimble, more powerful, shoots laser beams, turns all the traffic lights to green, and attracts beautiful women now... but in reality I don't feel any difference. Other than the bike now starts and runs. Which is all I was hoping for.

You must have got a bad one! 8O

P.S. I'm just kidding!

The Shorai batteries have a two-year warranty, and their self-discharge rate is 1/6 that of conventional, lead-acid batteries. Therefore, I think you made a wise purchase, even if the beautiful women are not begging to ride with you.

Spud

2LZ · 07-04-2011, 11:19 AM

So....in a pre-emptive strike to eliminate the possibility of the "QLink Suddenly Dead Battery Syndrome", I hit Wally World yesterday and bought the recommended (N)Everstart ES9BS battery.

After filling and following the recommended sit time/charging instructions, I got up this morning to check it before installing. Happy to report it's at the recommended 12.9! Ready to go!

Poured a cup of coffee, brought up my short rolling chair and pulled off the side panel. Time to take out that smaller battery with a rubber boot I've read about here. I thought maybe that's why some of these are dying young. The assembler/dealer probably put in an under-rated, smaller, cheaper battery for selling.

Loe and behold! I look....no rubber boot! The battery was in the nice and snug, all by itself.
I removed it...."Hmm....looks like the one I just bought."
Sure enough! Even the lines and molding markings in the casing was the same! 8O Sealed unit, no vent tube.

Oh well....sticking with the 'known good and new' battery anyway.

dmmcd · 07-05-2011, 08:11 AM

Looks like yours was already upgraded! Oh well, I guess it's still good to have a spare one on hand.

Weldangrind · 07-05-2011, 10:39 AM

Perhaps it's notable that both batteries say BS on them.

SpudRider · 07-05-2011, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Perhaps it's notable that both batteries say BS on them.

BS=Battery Sealed, or, it could mean something else.

Spud

dmmcd · 07-05-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Perhaps it's notable that both batteries say BS on them.

BS=Battery Sealed, or, it could mean something else.

Spud

B designates the type of terminal (most motorcycles use B terminals) and the S signifies sealed, non-spillable. At least according to Yuasa, other companies may have different naming conventions...

SpudRider · 07-05-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dmmcd

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Originally Posted by SpudRider

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Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Perhaps it's notable that both batteries say BS on them.

BS=Battery Sealed, or, it could mean something else.

Spud

B designates the type of terminal (most motorcycles use B terminals) and the S signifies sealed, non-spillable. At least according to Yuasa, other companies may have different naming conventions...

I bet you're correct about the B designation, DM.

There are no industry standards for battery designations; each manufacturer creates its own code. For example, Shorai batteries use an A/L code to designate the battery terminal postions.

http://www.shoraipower.com/c-1-batteries.aspx

However, I bet Adventurestart and Everstart probably copied the Yuasu battery designations.

Spud

07-04-2011, 11:19 AM	#3
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,102	So....in a pre-emptive strike to eliminate the possibility of the "QLink Suddenly Dead Battery Syndrome", I hit Wally World yesterday and bought the recommended (N)Everstart ES9BS battery. After filling and following the recommended sit time/charging instructions, I got up this morning to check it before installing. Happy to report it's at the recommended 12.9! Ready to go! Poured a cup of coffee, brought up my short rolling chair and pulled off the side panel. Time to take out that smaller battery with a rubber boot I've read about here. I thought maybe that's why some of these are dying young. The assembler/dealer probably put in an under-rated, smaller, cheaper battery for selling. Loe and behold! I look....no rubber boot! The battery was in the nice and snug, all by itself. I removed it...."Hmm....looks like the one I just bought." Sure enough! Even the lines and molding markings in the casing was the same! 8O Sealed unit, no vent tube. Oh well....sticking with the 'known good and new' battery anyway. __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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07-05-2011, 08:11 AM	#4
dmmcd Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Souderton, PA Posts: 367	Looks like yours was already upgraded! Oh well, I guess it's still good to have a spare one on hand. __________________ 2008 Yamaha WR250x 2006 Honda CRF250R Sold: 2002 Suzuki SV650S, 2009 Qlink XF200
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07-05-2011, 10:39 AM	#5
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Perhaps it's notable that both batteries say BS on them. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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