R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Hello, the battery on my 2020 R1250RS is getting sketchy. What has everyone found to be the best replacement battery? OEM replacement at local shop costs $207. |
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on the assumption the 1250 battery is the same as the 1200, I have changed my OE battery for one of these in April 2022.
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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #2 Don’t know what to think of that. I know there used to be an Exide plant near me, but they show no US market now. Indeed, I can find no US supplier for it. It’s also not a sealed battery. Most all sealed AGM batteries are over $100 USD.
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Zitat von zer0netgain im Beitrag #3Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #2 In the UK, changes in the law say that batteries have to be sold filled. I have bought 2 of these Exides from Tayna. They were sealed and fully charged and sent via DHL. One for my S1000XR and one for the RS. The XR battery was fitted in May 2020 and was still working fine when I sold the bike last year. RS one fitted in Apr 2022 and works fine. Holds a charge very well and I only top it up if the bike is not ridden for a couple of months in winter. A few years ago, it was not unusual for AGM batteries to come with an acid pack to be filled by the retailer or buyer such as this image from a Spanish retailer  Just checked, seems the retailers I found previously are not actually US based. Wikipedia says the US parent went into Chapter 11. Exide remains a big brand in Europe but run through a new company with a HQ in France. My battery was made in Spain and they have several factories across Europe https://www.exidegroup.com/en/locations?type=All for automotive and industrial applications. The factory locations are close to the main European automotive factories As with tyre brands like Dunlop, ownership across the globe is complex. Maybe the brand reputation in the US was not robust enough to survive in the automotive sector? In Europe, most new ICE vehicles are supplied with a battery made by Exide or Varta (owned by Bosch).
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Sat Sep 21, 2024 1:53 pm (Last edited: Sat Sep 21, 2024 2:04 pm)
Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #4Zitat von zer0netgain im Beitrag #3Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #2 Exide in North America seems to be a victim of Holding Company management. To my knowledge, Yuasa had a joint venture with Exide to produce MC batteries for the US market in the 80s. I believe those facilities are still operate under Yuasa ownership. The EastPenn company produces batteries under the Deka brand name and several store brand labels. The dry Yuasa batteries are still available in the US. If your battery is old and the new dry battery is offered at a good price, buy the new battery and let it sit on the shelf until needed. Its life doesn't start until you fill it with acid. Old Forum Orphan |
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When it comes to finding a selection of battery brands and types that will fit your specific brand, year and model of motorcycle I like to go to this company, located in Oregon, CA. While I might not buy from them, I can at least get the battery number and battery type (lead acid, flooded, AGM, lithium) that will fit my bike and check for prices to compare with other sources and options: https://www.batterystuff.com/batteries/m...50cc-r1250r-rs/
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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #6 interesting that your site recommends the YTZ14S and UK sites seem to say YTX14BS (to use Yuasa codes) with an Exide 12-12 as an alternative The YTZ seems 35mm shorter than the others. I can't remember what the code was on the battery I removed or if I removed a spacer but the new battery was a good fit.
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I bought two identical exide batteries ( for R1200RS and R1200ST) and the RS one failed after 18 months, after I sold the ST so no idea if that one lasted any longer. |
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Zitat von Dave H im Beitrag #8 200 CCA seems perfectly adequate even in winter. My similar sample size of 2 units has been 100% reliable so I think Exide AGM batteries are remarkable value for money. If you are riding the bike at least every 2 weeks, why do you need a charger connected to the battery?
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If you are riding the bike at least every 2 weeks, why do you need a charger connected to the battery? |
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