Battery Questions

[Dallas Busa]

Looks like my 2008 needs its second new battery. Starter motor was noticeably sluggish after a 20 mile ride and last time that happened the battery gave out completely a week or so later.

Recommendations?

 

[rubbersidedown]

...... https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/gene...ncluding-my-new-battery-ballistic-8-cell.html

Gen I or II, I dont think you can go wrong.

RSD.

 

[Dallas Busa]

Cheers Rub.

 

[frisbee]

https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/general-bike-related-topics/149673-shorai-lithium-battery.html

My Shorai is over 2 years old and working great. I am about to add a second battery for a 2V system because of the 1397 kit. These come with a 2 year garruntee

 

[BUSADANO]

hEY Dallas, did you change the rectifier? I bet you have a charging issue. The 08's had an issue with faulty units. Also check the fuse block for any signs of melted wires going to the rectifier. ( big silver box on the belly wing)
L8tr.


https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/busa-problems/116260-rectifier-regulator-connector-meltdown.html

https://www.hayabusa.org/forum/gen-...t-regulator-rectifier-recall-replacement.html

 

[busabobh]

Battery tender jr. I have an 08 , still the org. battery. I had an 02 same story. I,m sold on them.

 

[1busa]

+1 on Rubbs comment, Ballistic is top notch and worth the $$$

 

[dadofthree]

You need to check the charging system unless you let the bike sit for long periods. Still on the factory battery on my '08.

 

[Dallas Busa]

Good advice everyone. Thanks. I did have the rectifier replaced a couple of years ago. The bike is only ridden once a week or less, but it's always on a battery tender when sitting. I live in Dallas, so the garage is at 100+ degrees much of the year (not sure if that makes a difference). Anyone know of an easy way to make sure my charging system isn't knackered without going to the dealer and having it checked?