Aftermarket batteries, ah rating, gel vs. agm
Aftermarket batteries, ah rating, gel vs. agm
I'm looking for an aftermarket battery for my 2011 R1200rt. I found a Bikemaster that fits but the AH is 16 or 17 instead of 19 as per manual specs. Will this be a problem? Any suggestions re Gel vs. AGM or manufacturers/retailers? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Roger.
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Re: Aftermarket batteries, ah rating, gel vs. agm
Which one, http://online.fliphtml5.com/lxnd/cjbv/#p=22, they offer four for the RT, http://bikemaster.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=51913rogervk wrote:I found a Bikemaster that fits.
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Re: Aftermarket batteries, ah rating, gel vs. agm
Highly recommend a Motobatt.
I think the part no is MB51814.
AGM 22AH
Cheers.
I think the part no is MB51814.
AGM 22AH
Cheers.
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Re: Aftermarket batteries, ah rating, gel vs. agm
BikeMaster do a conventional battery with a capacity of 19, http://bikemaster.com/conventional-battery-6730.htmlrogervk wrote:I found a Bikemaster that fits but the AH is 16 or 17 instead of 19 as per manual specs.
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Re: Aftermarket batteries, ah rating, gel vs. agm
Bikemaster seem to be US based only. Their gel batteries cost more than an OEM one. You wouldn't believe the damage a lead acid battery can do if it spills.
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Re: Aftermarket batteries, ah rating, gel vs. agm
The BikeMaster TruGel Battery costs $167.95, http://bikemaster.com/trugel-battery-5142.html
The BMW OEM one costs $190.61, http://www.sierrabmwonline.com/product_ ... 19as-p-371
The BMW OEM one costs $190.61, http://www.sierrabmwonline.com/product_ ... 19as-p-371
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Re: Aftermarket batteries, ah rating, gel vs. agm
$168 is £131. Same price just about as an OEM. Do we know where he is. I assumed UK.
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Re: Aftermarket batteries, ah rating, gel vs. agm
My guess is the US, "BikeMaster is distributed exclusively in North America by Tucker Rocky Distribution".
The BikeMaster battery has a 2 year warranty, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ4u1LAY0_0
The BikeMaster battery has a 2 year warranty, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ4u1LAY0_0
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Re: Aftermarket batteries, ah rating, gel vs. agm
I wasn't sure as his first post was all about an Optimate and he types (English)
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Re: Aftermarket batteries, ah rating, gel vs. agm
Optimate are available in the US.
One of US will be correct, the suspense is killing me.
One of US will be correct, the suspense is killing me.
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Re: Aftermarket batteries, ah rating, gel vs. agm
Now if Steinar made it impossible to register without adding your location life would be much easier
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Re: Aftermarket batteries, ah rating, gel vs. agm
No, that wouldn't be half as much fun.
Both Rodger's posts were made at 03:00.
The forum clock is set GMT + 1 hour.
Now back to the batteries, this thread on replacement batteries may be of interest, https://1200rt.com/viewtopic.php?t=5
Both Rodger's posts were made at 03:00.
The forum clock is set GMT + 1 hour.
Now back to the batteries, this thread on replacement batteries may be of interest, https://1200rt.com/viewtopic.php?t=5
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