spirymi Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) Hey, New in US, just bought 2015 FJ-09, battery seems to be almost dead. Not always start from first attempt, and sounds like it doesn't have enough power. Checked Amazon - many options in $30 price range, e.g. Amazon. In my home country it was much more expensive. Do you guys tried something like this one? Does it really work? Just one year would be enough, I don't expect 5 years longevity Edited September 18, 2020 by spirymi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexreinke Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 if we had a kick start back up... sure.... but your battery is what makes your bike driveable, I look at it this way..... a pacemaker makes your heart beat. would you buy a 30 dollar pacemaker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmark101 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I would be very hesitant to put a thirty dollar battery in my bike. They had to cut corners somewhere in order to make it so cheaply and if it fails while you are far from home you will regret not getting something better. There is nothing like spending a day riding with friends in the grip of a shared obsession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 1moreroad Posted September 18, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted September 18, 2020 Check a local auto parts stores. Some carry batteries from reputable brands that will fit motorcycles. If you are in or near a major city, check www.cyclegear.com. But a quick Google Search shows reputable battery companies charging $100+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilo3 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 I've had good luck with the cheapo's in the past. However, one thing I won't buy is a Chinese battery. In the US, our lead acid batteries are recycled something around 98%, that's pretty damn good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member roadrash83 Posted September 18, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted September 18, 2020 Take a look at Wall Mart I bet they have a battery for your FJ that was made in the U.S. 1 He who dies with the most toys wins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirymi Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 could you please give some real options of what you would recommend? real links to amazon or Walmart of something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tktplz Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) 9 hours ago, spirymi said: Hey, New in US, just bought 2015 FJ-09, battery seems to be almost dead. Not always start from first attempt, and sounds like it doesn't have enough power. Checked Amazon - many options in $30 price range, e.g. Amazon. In my home country it was much more expensive. Do you guys tried something like this one? Does it really work? Just one year would be enough, I don't expect 5 years longevity This is what I run in my bikes, scooters, lawn equipment. YTZ10S-BS High Performance - Maintenance Free - Sealed AGM Motorcycle Battery Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for... I have used this company for years with good results. I also use a Battery Tender on all my equipment. Even my Tacoma truck. I have a company car so my truck gets cranked every 2 weekends and run for 12 minutes and then every 2 months I drive it the 48 miles around the lake to keep things moving that need to be moving. But both my bikes, my lawn tractor and my Tacoma have battery tenders on them. I change out my batteries every 4 years whether they need it or not. Edited September 18, 2020 by tktplz Ain't no fun when the rabbit gets the gun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirymi Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 22 minutes ago, tktplz said: This is what I run in my bikes, scooters, lawn equipment. YTZ10S-BS High Performance - Maintenance Free - Sealed AGM Motorcycle Battery Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for... I have used this company for years with good results not aligned with other posts, same $30+ but thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 1moreroad Posted September 18, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted September 18, 2020 Yuasa YTZ10S factory activated from Amazon.com. It will be more expensive but Yuasa batteries are no brainers. Locally, I would buy https://www.autozone.com/miscellaneous-non-automotive/power-sport-battery/duralast-gtz10s-bsfp-group-btz10s-agm-power-sport-battery-190-cca/927227_0_0&searchText=Ytz10s from AutoZone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteinpa Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) I've used these in various bikes for years, never a problem. I've got min. 5 years, up to 7 years out of them. YTZ10S Battery | Scorpion 12 Volt Powersport and Motorcycle Batteries This battery normally ships via USPS Priority mail, with expected* delivery... The key to long life is a Battery Tender. That brand, not a copy. When you get your new battery, put it on the Tender till green. Every time you park the bike plug it in. Motorcycle charging systems are marginal at best. Small batteries and weak charging systems. Some bikes are not charging till 2k rpm or more, so at idle they are draining. Edited September 18, 2020 by peteinpa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirymi Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 33 minutes ago, peteinpa said: I've used these in various bikes for years, never a problem. I've got min. 5 years, up to 7 years out of them. YTZ10S Battery | Scorpion 12 Volt Powersport and Motorcycle Batteries This battery normally ships via USPS Priority mail, with expected* delivery... The key to long life is a Battery Tender. That brand, not a copy. When you get your new battery, put it on the Tender till green. Every time you park the bike plug it in. Motorcycle charging systems are marginal at best. Small batteries and weak charging systems. Some bikes are not charging till 2k rpm or more, so at idle they are draining. something like that - amazon ? do i need 0.75A or 1.25A option? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteinpa Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Battery Tender JR. 750 MA is fine. I even called them in Fl, asked about charging a car battery with only 750MA and they said get a bigger one. Did it any way, and it worked, just took days. Between my retirement and covid, cars have been sitting a lot too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member estell Posted September 18, 2020 Premium Member Share Posted September 18, 2020 I guess I'll be the contrarian in this thread. I have a $26 battery in my FJ-09. I have used it since January 2020. It cranks just like the original battery. I was trying to justify the purchase of a lithium battery when I found this one. I decided to try it because of the low price. If it lasts at least two years then I'll probably get another when this one needs to be replaced. I don't connect it to a battery tender. I did not connect the original battery to a tender either and it lasted 5 years. The replacement Yamaha 850CC FJ-09, 2015-2017 Motorcycle Battery (12V 8.6Ah) The replacement Yamaha 850CC FJ-09, 2015-2017 Motorcycle... 2015 red FJ-09: Cal Sci screen, Sargent seat, ECU flash, slider combo, cruise, Rizoma bars, Matts forks, JRi shock, slipper clutch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted September 18, 2020 Supporting Member Share Posted September 18, 2020 Another option for you that someone here recommended about a year ago. I haven't tried one myself. The replacement Yamaha 850CC FJ-09, 2015-2017 Motorcycle Battery (12V 8.6Ah) The replacement Yamaha 850CC FJ-09, 2015-2017 Motorcycle battery is... ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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