So I'm not finding very clear answers on a few battery questions I had so I thought I would start one thread to answer a few questions. I ride a 2012 Monster 1100 evo and it needs a new battery, so my questions are sort of focused around that, but I would like to have general answer on this thread for anyone else.
Lead Batteries
First the OEM lead battery, the Yuasa YT12B-BS. Is this is specific model? I've seen 215 CCA (our OEM) and a lower CCA - was the lower one mislabeled? The dimensions I'm seeing are: 6" long, 2 3/4" wide, 5 1/8" high. It has a 1 year warranty, and ones I'm seeing online ship with the acid you must fill it with.
What other Ducati models share this battery? Online vehicle part matchers do not seem to be very accurate, with Amazon saying there is only 1 battery on the entire site that would fit.
What other lead (aka cheap) batteries have people had luck with? What is complete junk and is to be avoided? What kind of life is everyone getting out of their lead batteries (and is it on a tender every night, or what).
I'm using the Battery Tender Jr 12V and having luck with it. My battery is pretty much shot (12.4V at best on the tender, 12.3-12.1 off), but I can get it started with it plugged in.
Lithium Batteries
I see lots of folks going with the Shorai. There are also lithium batteries by Ballistic and Battery Tender. Apart from the obvious weight savings, the life is supposed to be longer. What kind of life are we getting out of lithium batteries?
There are specific lithium battery tenders on the market. Could someone explain the difference between the two tenders? Can a lithium tender be used on a lead battery daily? Should a lithium battery be on a tender nightly, even if it is lithium specific?
Sorry, lot's of questions, I'm new to Ducatis. Hopefully this will get some traction for anyone else who has been wondering these things.
Lead Batteries
First the OEM lead battery, the Yuasa YT12B-BS. Is this is specific model? I've seen 215 CCA (our OEM) and a lower CCA - was the lower one mislabeled? The dimensions I'm seeing are: 6" long, 2 3/4" wide, 5 1/8" high. It has a 1 year warranty, and ones I'm seeing online ship with the acid you must fill it with.
What other Ducati models share this battery? Online vehicle part matchers do not seem to be very accurate, with Amazon saying there is only 1 battery on the entire site that would fit.
What other lead (aka cheap) batteries have people had luck with? What is complete junk and is to be avoided? What kind of life is everyone getting out of their lead batteries (and is it on a tender every night, or what).
I'm using the Battery Tender Jr 12V and having luck with it. My battery is pretty much shot (12.4V at best on the tender, 12.3-12.1 off), but I can get it started with it plugged in.
Lithium Batteries
I see lots of folks going with the Shorai. There are also lithium batteries by Ballistic and Battery Tender. Apart from the obvious weight savings, the life is supposed to be longer. What kind of life are we getting out of lithium batteries?
There are specific lithium battery tenders on the market. Could someone explain the difference between the two tenders? Can a lithium tender be used on a lead battery daily? Should a lithium battery be on a tender nightly, even if it is lithium specific?
Sorry, lot's of questions, I'm new to Ducatis. Hopefully this will get some traction for anyone else who has been wondering these things.