Need a new battery

Post by **mcollect** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 1:47 pm

2002 R1150R battery barely starts bike in the early AM. It is, I think the original, so it's time to replace it. Whay is the current thinking on a good replacement?

Post by **ProductUser** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 2:59 pm

Lots of folks like Odyssey batteries.

beemerphile · Post by **beemerphile** » Mon Jun 19, 2006 6:04 pm

+1 on the Odyssey. best of breed. - Lee

Post by **rdsmith3** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 10:45 am

I just bought an imitation Panasonic battery for $35 from Apex battery. See this thread
http://r1150r.org/board/viewtopic.php?t=6068

It is about half the price of an Odyssey. It is supposed to be delivered today.

EDIT: see other thread. It was not a real Panasonic.

r1150rr · Post by **r1150rr** » Wed Jun 21, 2006 1:10 pm

I installed a exide gell cell in my /6 5 years ago and like it.
I would not install another lead acid in a bike again.
My 04 (purchased in 03) has the original Exide battery in it and is performing just fine.