Re: [ST] Battery Help Needed

[Bil Swartz <bil@xxxxxxxxxx>]

Nathan Maher wrote:
> Ok LiSTers I need your help, quickly if possible.
> 
> I went to start my RS this weekend and discovered (not surprisingly) that 
> my battery had gone flat.  In full fairness to the battery it is the 
> original, now 7 year old unit.  A quick jump with the truck and I was off 
> for a half hour shakedown ride which went without further issue.  Upon 
> returning to the house the battery was still flat (no shock there) so I 
> hooked it up to the battery tender and decided to give it a good couple 
> days to soak.  This morning the digital thermometer told me it was time 
> to get the bike running so I checked the state of charge on the battery. 
>   It was reading a decidedly non robust .347V DC.  I'm guessing the 
> battery is toast.  So I called my local trumpet shop and they do have a 
> battery in stock but I'm wondering if there are other suitable 
> alternatives?  I googled around a bit and found that Wally World used to 
> carry a battery that would work, part no. GTX14-BS, but upon checking out 
> their website I didn't see it listed.  Has anyone bought a battery there 
> recently?  Getting to Walmart would be significantly easier than the 
> dealer and would actually allow me to ride to work tomorrow, my main goal.
> 
> So as Bil would say ATdHvAaNnKcSe,

Nate,

I've always bought replacements from WestCoBattery.com and have had no trouble 
with them ever.  I like sealed batteries better for obvious reasons.  However 
several years ago now, Pam's viffer's Yuasa suffered the infamous sudden snap of 
death while we were out and about and we had no choice but to go into the 
dreaded world of Wally and buy whatever their cross reference chart said fit.

Fortunately I can report we have had no trouble with that battery and it has 
been at least 3-4 years now.  Which reminds me I think I may need to replace it 
based on principle!  ;^{D

I think YTX14-BS was the Yuasa for Sprints so that number sounds like it'd be 
right.  I know WestCo doesn't get you riding tomorrow but likely in 3 days or 
so...or do you have Batteries Plus shops in NE?

FWIW, HIH.

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