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the larger battery is near 2 lbs heavier . that's a lot.

Thanks; all conn. and stator good. load test proved bad battery.

Well; I think I've got a choice of 2 batteries: The Scorpian YTZ14S, 11.2AH/230cca from Batterystuff, $70 or the XTREME from Battery plus, 11AH/ 210cca $90. I could also go w/The stock size OEM battery and is either 8.6 or 9.1 AH and 190cca. The only extra load on bike are yamaha heated grips, a CB radio and a chain oiler. Please help . TNX... Howie..

Yea, well if on a future warrantee issue, they asked what bike I installed it in, I better know what bike the larger battery supposed to fit in !

Batterystuff only warrantees batteries listed for that bike. The YTZ14S is not covered. I would have to buy stock size and CCA; or take a chance on it; buy a( motocross) brand(same CCA) or a lithium type.

Thanks for reply. i'll do a load test on battery 1st, Battery plus has the Xtreme AGM powersport battery for just under $80, Not sure, but I may go with larger battery. i didnt test A/C output @ 5K rpm's, but will do and get back to you. The grounds are tight and good shape @ different locations, and no shorts to GND. Thank you !

Yuasa OEM $211, or Mighty Max equivalent $33 ??

Thanks for reply; I also read that a larger battery will fit (wide) if foam spacer is removed. not sure if needed.

update: put some loads on; caused battery to die. battery sat fully charged since last night. put battery on charge since, and has been charging for quite a while now. guessing it was defective battery. I did test output voltage on stator @ 20V A/C on all combinations. 14V d/c stator output worried me it may be low. It should have been slightly higher considering some small loads I use. I'll bring battery to a local auto store to put load across battery to know for sure. Where the best place to buy new battery ? local or internet store ? TNX. Howie

also there are misc. load sa. lights, CB radio, chain oiler, heated grips; may need charging to be optimum.

unfortunately, there are no A/C voltage specs for this stator in the service manual. do you have them ?

battery fully charged when tested

Just edited post , please read tnx

17 FJ-09, -12k miles Battery wouldn't start engine 1st time. The battery read approx. 12.5V; 2V drop @ startup ;seem right, but Just 13.9-14V from idle to 5K rpm's. I don't know what else to check but the resistance of the stator leads. Manual states .152-.228 ohms (I assume not running). 2 meters 2 different readings but consistant. .3-.5 ohms. Could that be too much resistance ? I assume regulator is OK, but not sure. Manual states stator output should be 14.3-14.7 voltsDC. Dealer said just less than 15V. Also i checked short to ground, and found good, no shorts to ground on any leads. Any help appreciated; Howie...

I used to use the Michelin PR4's on my Ninja 650 w/ no problem; but also; lower power @ rear wheel. I may have to lose the fear of dropping the bike now in iffy turns. I may have to put some miles on to get my confidence back.

Yea, Happened 1st where it's really tricky not to slip in wet on Montvale road heading toward Top of the world and Foot Hills Parkway. Real hairpins, bad esp. coming down off mountain ! You can get it both accel and decel.

Thanks for replies; I didn't brake before or after incident and rarely do in turns , but accelerated, probably too hard, not gradual enough. I'm used to the power of my Ninja 650, and still not the added power of that triple motor of the FJ. I'll have to be more careful. It scared me enough to shorted that ride. I have been riding since 1973. This FJ has more low end power than I'm used to even after riding it over 3 years. At 5'9"; the bike is slightly taller than I'd like, but manageable. tougher w/ full tank. Thanks again ! Howie...

I was acceleration thru turn while counter steering and some lean. I'll have to go back and inspect that road condition. That bike does have great low end torque though that could pull out from under you. If not sure of road conditions; probably better to just ride in B mode and full traction control . Thanks for replies...

17 FJ-09; last time went for local ride; roads mostly dry; temp was 61deg, and no freeze earlier that day or day before. I'm riding semi aggressively in the turns as I usually do here in eastern TN.; and suddenly the rear wheel slid out under me; had to fight from dropping the bike as it slid across roadway. I know my ABS was on, (not sure which mode), there was water in various places a it may have rained overnight, but no gravel or sand. My tires are the Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmarts and in good condition and warmed up. I've not had this happen to me in the life of these tires. I rode in c or ave. riding mode. Should I need to use B mode or change riding style if any water is suspect in my rides ? Thank God it wasn't my front tire ! Thanks; Please reply...

Sorry; I meant 2017. Not sure if a narrower width would be better in any way with the new Tracer bars ? Are there any after market bars that would be a better choice ? TNX.

07 fj-09 I may have bent my handlebars to point of replacement from a fall. My question is should I replace w/ 07 originals, newer narrower Tracer bars, or other replacements. Are there recommendations ? Please reply, tnx Howie.....