Typical battery lifespan? - Page 2

luciano136 · 11-07-12, 18:24

Sounds like Shorai is the way to go. I quickly ordered a Powermax early this morning but don't have a whole lot of experience with them. It was cheap, so no big deal if it doesn't work out; may just get a Shorai as backup. I didn't want to wait any longer since the bike is my lifeline! Can't deal with traffic sitting in a cage!

DecepticonDon · 11-07-12, 18:28

Still have the OEM.....4 and a half years on. I think its on borrowed time

never on a tender. went flat several times from lack of use. gonna upgrade to one of the newer technology options soon.

morsetaper2 · 11-07-12, 21:03

My OE battery in my 2006 D675 died after less than a year - didn't use a battery tender.

Dec 2006 I had the dealer prepare a new OE battery and I installed in in Dec of 2006. Its still in the bike and seems healthy. It has lived on a battery tender when not being ridden. So its still healthy almost 6 years later.

I will replace it soon. When batteries get that old they just suddenly fail. Don't want that hassle.

luciano136 · 11-07-12, 23:54

Crap, it is the stator. Stranded near the fwy. Kind of a scary experience having your lights go off in the dark.

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TwoWheeledWonder · 11-08-12, 00:54

I have the orignal still going on 2 years, I only put it on a tender in the winter time. Have had no issues yet.

daleCarlsbad · 11-08-12, 09:08

Shorai and you can use a regular Battery Tender to charge it if needed.

The OEM lasted 5-years w/ battery tender attached, and was still holding a charge. Decided to replace it with the Shorai as they are so light!

ZWIKX · 11-08-12, 11:47

bought my 675 sept '07, still on OEM battery, tendered only during winter storage

luciano136 · 11-14-12, 23:54

So, in case anyone wonders, my battery was still good. The stator fried and took out my R/R as well. Both are being replaced with aftermarket units. One area Triumph needs to step it up; electronics are very questionable.

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TwoWheeledWonder · 11-15-12, 01:28

nevermind already commented

Existence_Inc · 11-16-12, 18:41

I have 1.5 years on the original battery, never on a tender, starts up every time without fail. I would love to use a light-weight battery but it is just too cold here as it is regularly below freezing at night and occasionally for weeks at a time. I ride year-round, save for snow.

~Ex

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luciano136 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: OC, CA Posts: 660	Sounds like Shorai is the way to go. I quickly ordered a Powermax early this morning but don't have a whole lot of experience with them. It was cheap, so no big deal if it doesn't work out; may just get a Shorai as backup. I didn't want to wait any longer since the bike is my lifeline! Can't deal with traffic sitting in a cage!
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11-07-12, 21:03	#13
morsetaper2 Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Gaithersburg, MD USA Posts: 1,881	My OE battery in my 2006 D675 died after less than a year - didn't use a battery tender. Dec 2006 I had the dealer prepare a new OE battery and I installed in in Dec of 2006. Its still in the bike and seems healthy. It has lived on a battery tender when not being ridden. So its still healthy almost 6 years later. I will replace it soon. When batteries get that old they just suddenly fail. Don't want that hassle. __________________ No Comment!
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11-07-12, 23:54	#14
luciano136 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: OC, CA Posts: 660	Crap, it is the stator. Stranded near the fwy. Kind of a scary experience having your lights go off in the dark. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com App
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11-08-12, 00:54	#15
TwoWheeledWonder Noob Hazer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KC,MO Posts: 6,993	I have the orignal still going on 2 years, I only put it on a tender in the winter time. Have had no issues yet. __________________ 2010 TornadoRed D675 ~
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11-08-12, 09:08	#16
daleCarlsbad Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: SoCal Posts: 639	Shorai and you can use a regular Battery Tender to charge it if needed. The OEM lasted 5-years w/ battery tender attached, and was still holding a charge. Decided to replace it with the Shorai as they are so light! __________________ Currently in the garage: Daytona 675 2006 (2 each) Bonneville 904cc 2003 KTM XC-W 250 2009 Honda CRF 230 2008 Husky TE-250 2010
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ZWIKX Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Camp Hill, PA Posts: 317	bought my 675 sept '07, still on OEM battery, tendered only during winter storage __________________ <----yea, thats my cat '07 daytona '07 FJ '04 Audi A4 '97 wrangler '92 mustang gt
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11-14-12, 23:54	#18
luciano136 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: OC, CA Posts: 660	So, in case anyone wonders, my battery was still good. The stator fried and took out my R/R as well. Both are being replaced with aftermarket units. One area Triumph needs to step it up; electronics are very questionable. Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com App
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11-15-12, 01:28	#19
TwoWheeledWonder Noob Hazer Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: KC,MO Posts: 6,993	nevermind already commented __________________ 2010 TornadoRed D675 ~
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11-16-12, 18:41	#20
Existence_Inc Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Mexico & Colorado, USA Posts: 185	I have 1.5 years on the original battery, never on a tender, starts up every time without fail. I would love to use a light-weight battery but it is just too cold here as it is regularly below freezing at night and occasionally for weeks at a time. I ride year-round, save for snow. ~Ex __________________ 2010 Triumph Bonneville SE - RIP (7/9/11) 2011 Triumph Daytona 675R 2012 Ducati StreetFighter 848
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