New battery needed for my Speed triple 2007

[Topacciolo]

Hi guys, my battery let me down today!! :-(((
I will have to replace it but there are so many around and it's hard to judge what to buy and what's is the differences between them all.
Simple question, What is the best battery I can get for my speedy?? For my car there was a normal one and a heavy duty one so if it's the case for my bike pls let me know.
Thanks!!!!!


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[Rocky]

I don't know anything about battery brands that may be available where you are so can't recommend one.
There are three things I never cheap out on and they are brakes, tires and batteries. I always buy the best I can afford.
Over here in North America I always buy Yuasa batteries, but I'm sure there are others equally as good - and maybe even cheaper.
Yuasa batteries aren't cheap, but I maintain them well and usually get 8-9 years out of them.

 

[Topacciolo]

I don't know anything about battery brands that may be available where you are so can't recommend one.
There are three things I never cheap out on and they are brakes, tires and batteries. I always buy the best I can afford.
Over here in North America I always buy Yuasa batteries, but I'm sure there are others equally as good - and maybe even cheaper.
Yuasa batteries aren't cheap, but I maintain them well and usually get 8-9 years out of them.

Thanks Rocky!! I agree!! I'm happy to spend what I have to but I want a good sound battery. I can get Yuasa here in uk but do I do I know the correct or best model for my speedy?


Topacciolo

 

[Rocky]

Thanks Rocky!! I agree!! I'm happy to spend what I have to but I want a good sound battery. I can get Yuasa here in uk but do I do I know the correct or best model for my speedy?


Topacciolo

You could use your old battery as a guide, but I'm sure any reputable motorcycle dealer can check their Yuasa catalogue and supply the correct one for you. The owners manual only states 12v 10ah.

 

[Rocky]

http://www.yuasabatteries.com/index.html

This is the Yuasa web site. Go to the motorcycle section and enter your bike details.
This will determine the correct battery for you.

 

[Topacciolo]

http://www.yuasabatteries.com/index.html

This is the Yuasa web site. Go to the motorcycle section and enter your bike details.
This will determine the correct battery for you.

Thanks!!! I found the one that matches the original one but there was a suggestion to upgrade to a better one. Any idea what difference would make a higher capacity? Voltage 12Volts as the original but capacity 12Ah instead of the original 10Ah and a CCA 200 instead of 180 of the original.

Different make and price but like you mention I don't want to save on battery. If I can get a better one I will. Thanks again for your help!!!


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[Rocky]

This is starting to get a little technical and out of my realm of knowledge, but 10ah means the number of hours you are supposedly able to continuously crank the starter. I doubt very much if a battery would crank for 10 hours. If it did I would imagine the starter would be burned out long before that. Most motorcycle owners manuals warn against continuous cranking.
CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). Unless you're riding in extremely cold condition on startup, I doubt this is of much concern to you. This is more of a concern for car/truck drivers who drive in winter like here in Canada.
The manufacturer used a 10ah battery and that's probably all you need for a standard bike and average riding.
But the extra capacity might be nice to have although I doubt you will need it.
It's really up to you.

 

[Topacciolo]

This is starting to get a little technical and out of my realm of knowledge, but 10ah means the number of hours you are supposedly able to continuously crank the starter. I doubt very much if a battery would crank for 10 hours. If it did I would imagine the starter would be burned out long before that. Most motorcycle owners manuals warn against continuous cranking.
CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). Unless you're riding in extremely cold condition on startup, I doubt this is of much concern to you. This is more of a concern for car/truck drivers who drive in winter like here in Canada.
The manufacturer used a 10ah battery and that's probably all you need for a standard bike and average riding.
But the extra capacity might be nice to have although I doubt you will need it.
It's really up to you.

Thanks!!! It helps a lot!!!




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[Rocky]

Thanks!!! It helps a lot!!!




Topacciolo

You're more than welcome.
I'm only an amateur so if you want an expert explanation about amp hours and CCA, you can easily find it on the internet and makes a better job of it than I did.

 

[CarlS]

Some battery models have the same length and width dimensions; but have different heights. The additional height usually yields a bit more battery capacity. If you choose a taller battery, you will need to make sure it fits under the seat (or wherever the battery box is).

 

[DaveM]

It is amazing that the bike battery cost more than my car one, very nice site

 

[Adrian]

Have a look at the Shorai batteries (www.shoraipower.com). They use lithium technology and their batteries are much smaller and lighter than regular bike batteries but maybe a bit pricey. Do a search on the triumphrat Speed Triple forum - there's a LOT of info there.

 

[CarlS]

I considered a Shorai battery. But in the end I decided it was not worth the cost. I get for to six years out of battery anyway.

 

[DaveM]

I am still running the original battery in my 2005 Speedmaster

 

[CarlS]

The batteries in both of my 03 T100's have been replaced. I got five years out of of one and seven out of the other.

 

[Rocky]

Some battery models have the same length and width dimensions; but have different heights. The additional height usually yields a bit more battery capacity. If you choose a taller battery, you will need to make sure it fits under the seat (or wherever the battery box is).

That is absolutely correct. Good point