Battery Replacement

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EdinburghFalco · #1 Post by **EdinburghFalco** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 12:45 pm

I think the Beast's battery has had it, its been having problems kicking her out of bed and couldn't manage it this morning. Any recommendations for a good quality battery?

GregD-UK · #2 Post by **GregD-UK** » Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:35 pm

Try Tayna Battery website fella, recommend an odyssey battery from them

Woodyfjr · #3 Post by **Woodyfjr** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:11 am

I,ve just fitted a Varta battery which is slightly larger than standard but it's hell of a lot cheaper than a Yuasa.

EdinburghFalco · #4 Post by **EdinburghFalco** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 4:41 pm

Got a Westco battery from Tanya, they recommended it for the Falco as its good for starting bikes that need a big kick, there was another similar make but about double the price. Order at 3:30pm one day got it at 2pm next day, really well packed, fully charged, started the bike right away. The Westco is slightly taller than the OE battery but I just added a few washers to the bolt on the retainer and it fitted no problem. Great service, highly recommended

D-Rider · #5 Post by **D-Rider** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 5:00 pm

EdinburghFalco wrote:The Westco is slightly taller than the OE battery but I just added a few washers to the bolt on the retainer and it fitted no problem. Great service, highly recommended

Not needing a battery at present but for when the time comes around ......

How much taller is this Westco?
My scottoiler sits on top of the battery so although i can probably cope with a bit of extra height, the amount of room is limited.

Chabby · #6 Post by **Chabby** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 7:20 pm

EdinburghFalco wrote:Got a Westco battery from Tanya, they recommended it for the Falco as its good for starting bikes that need a big kick, there was another similar make but about double the price. Order at 3:30pm one day got it at 2pm next day, really well packed, fully charged, started the bike right away. The Westco is slightly taller than the OE battery but I just added a few washers to the bolt on the retainer and it fitted no problem. Great service, highly recommended

As above. Great service , great battery

EdinburghFalco · #7 Post by **EdinburghFalco** » Wed Mar 25, 2009 9:06 pm

It took about three washers to the retaining bolt to make it fit. I think the whole thing cost £56 including delivery

yellowasp · #8 Post by **yellowasp** » Thu Mar 26, 2009 8:43 pm

EdinburghFalco wrote:Got a Westco battery from Tanya, they recommended it for the Falco as its good for starting bikes that need a big kick, there was another similar make but about double the price. Order at 3:30pm one day got it at 2pm next day, really well packed, fully charged, started the bike right away. The Westco is slightly taller than the OE battery but I just added a few washers to the bolt on the retainer and it fitted no problem. Great service, highly recommended

Me too ! The battery is not larger, its the recess on the battery is smaller for the plastic clamp on the falco so as you siad just add some washersn

ibicker · #9 Post by **ibicker** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 10:55 am

Dont get the official aprillia one as I did. Battery good rip off price!

My new battery has made my bike a pleasure again ie it actually starts evry time (touches wood)

Steve_P · #10 Post by **Steve_P** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 8:12 pm

I need to buy a new battery too, mine has to live on the optimiser 24/7 when not in use or it just wont fire up

EdinburghFalco · #11 Post by **EdinburghFalco** » Sat Mar 28, 2009 9:13 pm

Tanya seem good prices and excellent service. Maybe I should hold back on the recommendation I have only been out on her once since I stuck the new battery in her

dyzio · #12 Post by **dyzio** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 6:25 pm

Is it this one?
http://www.tayna.co.uk/YTX14-BS-Westco- ... P3384.html

Don't ask why...

Got a dash reset yesterday morning, but started. So after getting back from work (started ok at work car park) I've hooked it up to a maximiser for the night.
Started ok today morning, but was completely flat when I wanted to go home :(. Rode for about 10 miles, had to stop and kill the engine and guess what

.
Connected to the maximiser till Friday morning...

yellowasp · #13 Post by **yellowasp** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 7:57 pm

dyzio wrote:Is it this one?
http://www.tayna.co.uk/YTX14-BS-Westco- ... P3384.html

Don't ask why...

Got a dash reset yesterday morning, but started. So after getting back from work (started ok at work car park) I've hooked it up to a maximiser for the night.
Started ok today morning, but was completely flat when I wanted to go home :(. Rode for about 10 miles, had to stop and kill the engine and guess what .
Connected to the maximiser till Friday morning...

Yarp , thats the one. If you get it make sure you have plenty of washers to place under the battery holder to pad it out.

dyzio · #14 Post by **dyzio** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:03 pm

I take it that a 10 mile commute is not enough to keep the battery charged properly then (with the wire mod done on a 18month old battery)?

yellowasp · #15 Post by **yellowasp** » Wed Apr 01, 2009 8:35 pm

dyzio wrote:I take it that a 10 mile commute is not enough to keep the battery charged properly then (with the wire mod done on a 18month old battery)?

I take it you have one of these batteries then ? Are yoy still getting the correct charge back to the battery and are the terminals clean along with the connectors to to starter relay etc. Forgive me if I am talking sucking eggs

although I like mine covered in sausage meat.