Byron have you ever tried starting when it's cold? It's rated service temp is +40 to +140 F.
I Need a New Battery
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Good to hear it is not happening only to me!
Dealer replaced my last prematurely failed Yuasa free of charge, but the sudden failure with no warning is the disturbing part.
Uncle Phil
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There appears to be a problem with the 'replacement' Yuasas as I had good luck with the original ones. IIRC, there was a thread a while back with a vendor selling 'original' Yuasas out of equipment he had. My 'junk' MotoBatts just keep working, so I'm a happy camper with them - especially at the price point. ;-) I do know that the ST1100 version has more cranking amps than the stocker and more than the ST1300 I believe. And I like the extra set of terminals that you can get with them. I ride year round which seems to 'extend' battery life from what I can tell. At the end of the day, I reckon a feller ought to do what works for him in his situation. Plus I've got one of those little jump start devices now I carry with me. The Battery Tender Battery (post #20) looks pretty interesting also and appears to have a place for extra terminals.
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Not really no. I do like the power it puts out though. My Buell was harder to crank over than the ST but with the Lithium Iron it spins quicker and fires quicker than it did with the factory AGM.
ST_Jim
In the Hotel California...
My current Yuasa is one of those pull-outs. Still working fine, although I usually have it on my Battery Tender while in the garage. I do worry slightly about it's age, but then a new battery can have issues also. And the Yuasa AGM is expensive enough for me, let alone going for a Lithium battery.
I should probably carry one of those jump starter boxes just in case. I'd hate to have issue out in the boonies somewhere.
if the battery could be charged back in to normal, I'd look into loads that didn't turn off when the bike was. and the bikes charging system.
I bought a lithium from advance auto, pricey, but it was a NIRTS moment. First one failed(bike alternator was bad and it sat, drained, for a few months over the winter) They have a 1 year warranty, they replaced it at no charge.
+1 I installed an Odyssey PC545 in my ST1300 back in the fall of 2009. I unintentionally shortened the life of the 1st PC545, and my 2nd one has been in service for the last 50 months.
The PC545's CCA seems a little low at 150A compared to the Yuasa's 230 CCA. The site also says they have no fitment for the ST1300. But obviously the PC545 works.
I like the optional terminal kit. Amazon has it for >$8.
I like the optional terminal kit. Amazon has it for >$8.
I read somewhere that even though the PC545's CCA is lower, it will crank longer. I've had no issue starting my '06 ST1300. There has also been a thread discussing the Yuasa batteries supplied with each new bike is superior to the same Yuasa battery sold separately. My replacement Yuasa lasted about 18 months.
Ironically, Odyssey once had an image of an ST1300 on their home page online, even though they offered nothing to fit the ST1300. When I learned the Huntington Beach Police Dept. were installing the PC545 in their ST1300s, I found how they did it, bought the mounting kit from Huntington Beach Honda, and documented my installation HERE.
BTW, I love the view from Fish Ranch Road ... especially at night.
Try the one from batteries plus. I've had it for over 4 years no problems.
Reginald
cyclepoke
Just bought a Power Source WPZ14S Sealed AGM with 250 CCA from Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BZAGWTM/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 $72.99 & FREE Shipping
Saw a review by another ST1300 rider on Amazon. It had excellent reviews by most.
I've had a total of 4 bad cell failures with the YUSA batteries. Three for the ST and 1 for the Spyder. I can't recommend a YUSA, in my experience they fail catastrophically.
Saw a review by another ST1300 rider on Amazon. It had excellent reviews by most.
I've had a total of 4 bad cell failures with the YUSA batteries. Three for the ST and 1 for the Spyder. I can't recommend a YUSA, in my experience they fail catastrophically.
Just putting it out there for your consideration. $27.50 for a battery is almost too good to be true, but it's in my bike and it's been working fine for many months.
http://www.batterysharks.com/Honda-1300CC-ST1300-A-P-2003-2005-p/st1300ap_m12-11.2-230-k.htm
http://www.batterysharks.com/Honda-1300CC-ST1300-A-P-2003-2005-p/st1300ap_m12-11.2-230-k.htm
Amazing price, and I hope it works well for you. At that price, I'd consider buying a new one every year. Let us hear how long it lasts.
I will.
My assumption (which can easily be wrong) is that all batteries use the same basic "guts" and the more expensive batteries may have higher quality control, but not necessarily higher quality.
In other words, if it works at all, it will work as well as the "good" ones. We'll see. So far, 6 months trouble-free.
Pulled the "Extreme 12V AGM Permaseal" out of my bike yesterday. Only holding 12.4 V, even after 12 hours on a Battery Tender Power Plus! 3 amp charger. The local Honda dealership would sell me a new gel battery for $217, or a sealed non-gel for $100. I called another shop (where I had good luck having the new Michelins put on), and decided to go w/ the AntiGravity 12-cell Li-Ion for $220. Keeping my fingers crossed.
st1300doug
I know what you mean. But, I have a BatteryMax and after 16 months-spins the engine fine. @ $33.50 good enough for me. I can buy THREE of these for a Yuasa. So........
I know this is old, but Partzilla has,the factory Yuasa for $146....
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That Yuasa is more expensive than my Odyssey PC545. Some folks swear by the OEM-specified Yuasa, but I had two go belly up in 18 months (18 months each that is). I'd recommend the Odyssey PC545, but it's not a straight-n-easy swap out replacement. Where in VA are you located? I ask because I don't buy batteries online ... I want a store to which I can return it if defective. Surely there's a retailer or motorcycle shop close to you where you can buy a battery.
Hopefully, you've searched for some of the battery threads here for additional information. If so, you've probably learned the ST1300's battery is basically too small. Most owners make double-certain they do not overload it nor leave lights on longer than absolutely necessary. You may also want to invest in a Battery-Tender to keep the battery charged while not riding. I use one every now and then.
That Yuasa is more expensive than my Odyssey PC545. Some folks swear by the OEM-specified Yuasa, but I had two go belly up in 18 months (18 months each that is). I'd recommend the Odyssey PC545, but it's not a straight-n-easy swap out replacement. Where in VA are you located? I ask because I don't buy batteries online ... I want a store to which I can return it if defective. Surely there's a retailer or motorcycle shop close to you where you can buy a battery.
Hopefully, you've searched for some of the battery threads here for additional information. If so, you've probably learned the ST1300's battery is basically too small. Most owners make double-certain they do not overload it nor leave lights on longer than absolutely necessary. You may also want to invest in a Battery-Tender to keep the battery charged while not riding. I use one every now and then.