Yuasa Battery

[Coolage]

Went to a bike shop today looking for a battery for a Heritage Softail.  They said that Yuasa makes Harley batteries.  Does anyone know if that is true?  About half price of the Harley OEM battery.

[Wicked]

no - Yuasa does not make HD batteries. However, the high end Yuasa's are a great battery for HD's at a lot less $$$....

Paul

[JC 92FXRS]

I use Yuasa batteries (ATV) in my FXR, always get at least five years out of them. 70 bucks Can after the core charge.
Can't go wrong. Maintenance is key here, pull it every season top it up with de-ionized water and charge for 15 min (I use the full 10A charger) then hit it for 5 min once a month. Good all riding season for me.
Cheers, Jeff

[UltraNutZ]

Dekka makes HD batteries

[Panzer]

Truck did work for Dekka and said that their batteries have design changes.
A few members here said they ain't worth  anymore.
Getting a year and a half on their batteries and they take a 

Try:  www.batterymart.com.

[Admiral Akbar]

Truck did work for Dekka and said that their batteries have design changes.
A few members here said they ain't worth  anymore.
Getting a year and a half on their batteries and they take a 

Try:  www.batterymart.com.

AFAIK.. Around 2010-2012 Deka had process problems.. If you talk to the HD shops, they saw a dip in battery life.. Not sure why this still comes up as the marginal life batteries should be out of the system by now.

[JC 92FXRS]

All is not lost...buy a battery and throw in the bike.
low tech "Potty mouth".   
Jeff

[calif phil]

Yuasa now has a premium battery that has more cranking amps and a better terminal design.   They private label them for Drag and others.   Since I have been seeing the DEKA's not last as long as they used to I am going to start trying the premium Yuasa batteries. 

[UltraNutZ]

All is not lost...buy a battery and throw in the bike.
low tech "Potty mouth".   
Jeff

yeah but is it black?  you know it's going to be faster.   

[calif phil]

GYZ is what Yuasa calls them.   The dresser battery is 500 CCA

[texaskatfish]

I just peeked on Revzilla's site - it appears the GYZ Yuasa for an FLHR is pricier than what HD offers dangit

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/yuasa-gyz32hl-factory-activated-agm-high-performance-battery

[autoworker]

I have a Yuasa agm battery in my atv.It is now going bad.I installed it in 2001.
I guess it did okay?

[calif phil]

I just peeked on Revzilla's site - it appears the GYZ Yuasa for an FLHR is pricier than what HD offers dangit

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/yuasa-gyz32hl-factory-activated-agm-high-performance-battery

I know where you can get them cheaper.   

[Ed Y]

I believe that any AGM battery you installed would work good. I suspect there are only 2-3 companies that make batteries and they are labelled for many other companies.

[JohnCA58]

I just peeked on Revzilla's site - it appears the GYZ Yuasa for an FLHR is pricier than what HD offers dangit

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/yuasa-gyz32hl-factory-activated-agm-high-performance-battery

I know where you can get them cheaper.   

   I have been using one for about a year now in the 120 bike, 500 cca and is a great battery, my last Deka lasted 2 years.

[tomcat64]

the Dekka problems seem to be behind us the last couple of years,,, altho,, my new 2014 streetglide's battery crapped out last fall.. that is simply and example of my luck!!!

[68bagger]

I have heard that Yuasa batteries are made in the United States. Is this correct?

[92flhtcu]

Yes, they are manufactured in PA.........also home of Deka.......I have had excellent results with the GYZ since they were introduced
under the Biker's Choice brand Twin Power, the "Premium" line up is the same as the GYZ, they mfg for us as well as others

[Roadie13]

Been using the Yuasa batteries in jet ski and ATV for years - great battery, never had a problem with them in either application. Will put one in bike when the stocker craps out.

[Atrick]

Got 07 wide glide with 32000 miles on it and still has original battery in it, but don't think it will go another year so can't say nothing bad about stock batteries.   Rick

[UltraNutZ]

Ordered mine from Phil on Wednesday afternoon.  Got home yesterday mid-afternoon and it was sitting on the door step.  Good price and super-fast shipping.  A+ once again for Phil.   

Inside the lid of the box is a sticker that states when it was tested, what voltage was tested, and by whom it was tested.  2/18 tested, 12.49v tested, by whom i can't remember.  Also states to charge within 90 days.  I put my tender on it and literally within about 10 minutes the light was green.

I also like the (not sure if they're for your fingers or vents) 4 holes on top of the battery.  makes for easy drop in and take out of the battery compartment.  A little heavier than my big-crank battery that has only lasted about 18 months.

The main reason I bought the battery is because I was thinking back to the little battery operated barbie and jeep cars that my kids had and rode the piss out of.  Those fricking Yuasa batteries lasted forever!

[fbn ent]

Got 07 wide glide with 32000 miles on it and still has original battery in it, but don't think it will go another year so can't say nothing bad about stock batteries.   Rick

Probably should replace it. When the battery fails you are where you are. Broken down. Ask me how I know .

[UltraNutZ]

At least in the present time, you can still push-start the darn thing.  I suspect within a few years these HDs with all the electronics on them now will be like some of the vehicles now-a-days that will not run without a proper battery connected.

[UltraNutZ]

I just peeked on Revzilla's site - it appears the GYZ Yuasa for an FLHR is pricier than what HD offers dangit

http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/yuasa-gyz32hl-factory-activated-agm-high-performance-battery

Phil's is a helluva lot cheaper than that. 

[88b]

 So,ex reason Yuasa are more expensive than HD here, but Yuasa are very good.

[Hossamania]

At least in the present time, you can still push-start the darn thing.  I suspect within a few years these HDs with all the electronics on them now will be like some of the vehicles now-a-days that will not run without a proper battery connected.

I didn't think you could push start a modern Harley with a dead battery.

[fbn ent]

Mine wouldn't go...

[calif phil]

I didn't think you could push start a modern Harley with a dead battery.

That is correct.   

[ThumperDeuce]

I didn't think you could push start a modern Harley with a dead battery.

That is correct.

I was out on the road stopping for gas and when it came time to leave my battery would not turn over the engine.  Maybe the battery wasn't completely dead, but I ended up having some guys push me and it started up.

[UltraNutZ]

when I say modern day, I'm only up to 2012 myself. 

I push started a 2012 road king a few weeks ago.. but as stated.. not enough juice to start the bike but maybe just enough for the electronics?   

[fbn ent]

Then maybe but when your bike goes down because of the battery you are fkd.

[JohnCA58]

I didn't think you could push start a modern Harley with a dead battery.

That is correct.

I have push started mine at 9.8 volts battery,  I think the ecm needs 9.6

[calif phil]

You got lucky that day. 

[JC 92FXRS]

my 92 will push start fine...oh, wait... that's not modern, 23 years old..  
Jeff

[JohnCA58]

You got lucky that day.

Phil,  I did get lucky that day and a long downhill to help.   

[JohnK]

At least in the present time, you can still push-start the darn thing.  I suspect within a few years these HDs with all the electronics on them now will be like some of the vehicles now-a-days that will not run without a proper battery connected.

I can push start my carbed 2000 Dyna... well, in theory anyway.

Not so sure about the EFI bikes, how you gonna get fuel pressure without the fuel pump running?

EDIT: nevermind... missed the last page

[wholehog]

if the battery is dead you might be pushing the bike but it aint gonna start......

[DTTJGlide]

It's a crap shoot push starting any late model HD, that's as good a way as any to get the crank to shift, guess  it depends on how bad a neighborhood I was in whether I would try it.

[glens]

How is it any different re the crank than thumbing the start button?

[clawdog60]

I have a Yuasa agm battery in my atv.It is now going bad.I installed it in 2001.
I guess it did okay?

What? 14 years on a battery?

[autoworker]

I have a Yuasa agm battery in my atv.It is now going bad.I installed it in 2001.
I guess it did okay?

What? 14 years on a battery?

It was installed during the warmer months in 2001.