blackbullet76
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posted January 05, 2011 10:42 PM
factory battery lasted 4 years
We had a warm day here in middle Tennesee last friday (New Years Eve) and I made plans to go riding with my buds...well, sad to say my battery went kaput and I was stuck at home with dead ZX-14 :-( I was surprised to see my factory battery last 4 years, but I should have been prepared and had a new one on hand, but I didn't. I got it replaced now though, but looks like i missed my chance to ride until spring arrives!
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BobC
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posted January 06, 2011 12:49 AM
 Edited By: BobC on 6 Jan 2011 08:49
The battery on my 06 is still working perfectly, I always plug it into an Optimate between rides.
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00Busa
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posted January 06, 2011 02:58 AM
Mine (06)is still good too but this year will probably it.
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Flame On
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posted January 06, 2011 09:38 AM
Cold weather zaps the charge fast on old batterys. I changed mine out when I noticed the crank over slowed down after 4 years also.
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Rook
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posted January 06, 2011 10:20 AM
Going on 3 years here and seems good as new.
Do these things normally give any warning signs when they are ready to calf or do they just die and leave you stranded?
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blackbullet76
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posted January 06, 2011 11:18 AM
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Do these things normally give any warning signs when they are ready to calf or do they just die and leave you stranded?
Well, I noticed it was cranking over slower a few months ago, but I never got around to ordering one. When you notice it cranking slower, go ahead and get one and put it aside for when it goes kaput.
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2007 ZX-14 black
Brocks s-meg exhaust
PCIII w/track map
BMC race filter
Flies removed
16 tooth front sprocket
Speedohealer
APE cam chain tensioner
Vortex rearsets
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LandspeedLarry
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posted January 06, 2011 05:29 PM
My 06 is working fine but when they go it usually is with no warning. I think I will try a lithium for the weight reduction (up high) and no acid. The factories do give you quality parts as delivered, the chains last forever. LSL
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Rook
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posted January 07, 2011 08:26 AM
Anyone heard of the Shorai Lithium batteries?
Supposed to be something different than the old lithiums. This one might work in cooler temps.
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted January 08, 2011 09:11 AM
Mine lasted 3 years . It could have lasted longer I believe if I plugged my battery tender whenever she sits but I never did. That battery lived a hard life of about 50k miles . It got completely discharged 3 times and came back strong. In the end the battery had 12 but a weak 12 volts left in it and would not start my bike properly anymore.
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Hellmutt
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posted January 08, 2011 10:34 AM
My '08 battery was 3 years old Oct 2010 ( sold in Oct '07 ) -- still crankin' good but it gets hooked up to the battery tender every winter........they definitely helps prolong the life of a battery -- got one on my bike, my wife's bike, my mower, and a spare I share between our vehicles...........jesus, now that I think about it - I should've bought stock in that company!!
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted January 08, 2011 10:37 AM
lol!
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HiMile14
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posted January 08, 2011 08:43 PM
4 Years is a very long time. Just looked through my history of all the VFR's and the best was my 2002 VFR lasting 37 months. The 2007 VFR went 25 months before it's battery bit the dust. Note both bikes were just a little over 40,000 miles when the battery died.
Interesting that my 1993 ZX-6 battery lasted a little under 5 years, I wonder if Honda's just draw more power??
Rob
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zxbob
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posted January 09, 2011 06:42 AM
The factory battery is kicking along in Beths 06 - It'll probably fuck up now you
guys made me say that !
Bob
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted January 09, 2011 09:58 AM
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The factory battery is kicking along in Beths 06 - It'll probably fuck up now you
guys made me say that !
Bob
Yes Bob you might as well have a replacement battery ready to go in cause the original is done 
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Rook
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posted January 09, 2011 10:42 AM
Edited By: Rook on 9 Jan 2011 18:43
Might want to consider this. It's new. Don't know anyone who has used one but might be the perfect thing for relieable street use with significantly reduced weight.
http://www.shoraipower.com/s-44695-ZX14-Ninja.aspx
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ryn0cer0s
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posted January 09, 2011 11:24 AM
Thanks for the post Rook. I was just looking at that. And $153 is a lot better than the $250 I have been seeing for the Speedcell.
Anyone have any experience with these batteries?
I know I saw a thread about batteries a while back but I can't find it again.
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bigdtd
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posted January 11, 2011 06:24 PM
my oem battery lasted 4 years and two months. one day i went to start it, and it hesitated and my clock reset. i waited a few seconds and it started and i rode it that night. i replaced it the next day. i do use a battery tender jr. between rides. it has an external connector that is easy to install and easy to keep your battery fresh. i replaced my battery with one from cycle gear for 89 that is guaranteed for life. free replacement when it goes(as long as cycle gear stays in business.
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INTIMIDA2OR
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posted January 11, 2011 07:21 PM
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my oem battery lasted 4 years and two months. one day i went to start it, and it hesitated and my clock reset. i waited a few seconds and it started and i rode it that night. i replaced it the next day. i do use a battery tender jr. between rides. it has an external connector that is easy to install and easy to keep your battery fresh. i replaced my battery with one from cycle gear for 89 that is guaranteed for life. free replacement when it goes(as long as cycle gear stays in business.
Wow i didn't know Cycle Gear did that! That's cool! I think i'll go that route when i need to replace a battery. 
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