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Since: Jan 28, 2004
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(Msg. 16) Posted: Sun May 02, 2004 11:25 pm
Post subject: Re: 03 Vstar 1100 Custom Battery -- Need Help [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Sun, 02 May 2004 21:23:56 GMT, "ChakaRaka" <mhorsley DeleteThis @telus.net>
waived the right to be silent and professed:
>You will more than likely need a new battery. DO not leave it in over the
>winter. You will also need a small (mc intended) charger. But even if you
>can get it to charge back up, I am willing to bet that it will be
>short-lived and will only let you down when you least need the hassle. Do
>yourself a favor and for the $50 that it costs... Beats $150 later in
>towing + the $50 you already need to spend. This time take care of your
>battery... There are many articles on this... I am sure you can find
>something in forums too.
>
>Chaka.
>
If you can find a replacement battery for the V-Star for $50, let me
know where!!
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(Msg. 17) Posted: Sat May 08, 2004 8:15 am
Post subject: Re: 03 Vstar 1100 Custom Battery -- Need Help [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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To enable you to get the intended life out of a MF battery you must use a
charger intended for that style of battery. The sealed units do not act on
exactly the same principal as the traditional lead acid style. The charger
must be capable of "gassing" the battery and returning it to it's 13+ volt
charged state. The charging system on your bike will NOT actually recover a
depleted MF battery. Look into getting a proper charger and it will prove
to be less costly than purchasing batteries on a regular basis. I have been
thru all of the possible "cheap alternatives" and have found that when I bit
the bullet and got the right charger, intended for MF batteries......every
thing worked fine.
"igetafunnynametoo" <hendrix.DeleteThis@personainternet.com> wrote in message
news:108csa3pr37ila4@corp.supernews.com...
> Note that according to yamaha, the sealed batteries are more sensitive to
> charger types than a regular lead/acid battery. I am assuming that they
> require a very small (trickle) charge and that most automotive chargers
> deliver too much amperage too quickly, such that the battery can't vent
the
> gas produced quickly enough. Also i have noted in the case of my 650,
that
> the battery goes dead pretyy damn fast. A sub zero night, followed by the
> bike not starting IMMEDIATELY will mean that i am gonna be pulling out the
> charger...again
> "Zeek" <stacker.DeleteThis@anon.com> wrote in message
> news:%1Wfc.113$eK3.62@nwrdny01.gnilink.net...
> > Need Help. Can someone please tell me where the battery is on the 03 V
> Star
> > 1100 Custom? My battery went dead over the winter. I have no manual
and
> > can't seem to find the battery. How do I get to it to charge it?
> >
> > Thanks for any help. Zeek
> >
> >
>
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(Msg. 18) Posted: Sun May 09, 2004 8:34 pm
Post subject: Re: 03 Vstar 1100 Custom Battery -- Need Help [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Thanks, at least now I know the difference. My battery charger is quite old and
a sealed battery for my 1100 VSTAR is pretty pricey here in Ontario $300.00
PLUS! It pays not to screw it up.
igetafunnynametoo wrote:
> do you know what a deep cycle battery is? It is the type of battery that is
> supplied for house trailers, battery powered wheelchairs etc. It releases
> it's charge in a constant linear fashion from fully charged to fully
> discharged,as opposed to a starter battery which discharges a significant
> portion of its amperage in a few seconds. This is why we speak of measuring
> starter drop in evaluating a battery. Thus the fact of it having a deep
> cycle on the charger is really not relevant. What IS relevant however is
> the rate of charge. Although my only referance is wal-mart CANADA.. i
> assume the US is quite similar, and the only charger they had with a deep
> cycle setting delivered 2 and 10 amps. According to both UASA and gs
> batteries, the charging amperage should not ever exceed 1/10th of the
> amperage of the battery, eg 10 amp battery (vstar) should have a max charge
> of 100 milliamps or 1 amp. With the older batteries many of us are used to
> (yuasa
> yb14la2 for example) we could get away with the overcharge because the caps
> were removed during charging. The sealed battery will build pressure and
> thusly heat due to the fact that it can only vent so quickly Explosion is
> not likely, however they DO cook rather quickly even with a good charger,
> Bottom line the wally world guy is probably a bit large. I made a 1500
> milliamp charger out of a wallwart (powersupply) for a videogame. Look for
> one that supplys 12 volts and 1200-1500 milliamps. cut off the plug,
> determine which wire is positive and which is negative, connect it to the
> battery observing correct polarity and poof, instant free trickle charger.
> Yes "e" i said that horrible word "free" again...free is good and i top
> posted too..nnnyahhh
> "e" <tooftoof DeleteThis @verizon.net> wrote in message
> news:3Rxhc.13584702$Id.2258324@news.easynews.com...
> >
> > >
> > >Note that according to yamaha, the sealed batteries are more sensitive to
> > >charger types than a regular lead/acid battery. I am assuming that they
> > >require a very small (trickle) charge and that most automotive chargers
> > >deliver too much amperage too quickly, such that the battery can't vent
> the
> > >gas produced quickly enough. Also i have noted in the case of my 650,
> that
> > >the battery goes dead pretyy damn fast. A sub zero night, followed by
> the
> > >bike not starting IMMEDIATELY will mean that i am gonna be pulling out
> the
> > >charger...again
> > >"Zeek" <stacker DeleteThis @anon.com> wrote in message
> > >news:%1Wfc.113$eK3.62@nwrdny01.gnilink.net...
> > >> Need Help. Can someone please tell me where the battery is on the 03 V
> > >Star
> > >> 1100 Custom? My battery went dead over the winter. I have no manual
> and
> > >> can't seem to find the battery. How do I get to it to charge it?
> > >>
> > >> Thanks for any help. Zeek
> > >>
> > >>
> > >
> > >
> > walmart sells a battery with a deep charge cycle that works
> > well. it's reasonably priced and american made.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: 03 Vstar 1100 Custom Battery -- Need Help |
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