Iowawegian Posted March 18, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 18, 2010 Got to take my first ride last night since last October !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:dancefool::dancefool:Good news is my Virago started right up without even choking it. Bad news is hubby has to put a new battery in the Venture..........Felt bad leaving him at home but.....................jeez it felt great:banana::banana: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaWhiskey Posted March 18, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 18, 2010 Nice! Me waiting fer some parts so I can go riding. It has been a long time. My Odyssey battery has been great in the VR. Yes, $104 shipped off of ebay a few years back. Worth every penny. They may have gone up by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunvilsteev Posted March 18, 2010 Share #3 Posted March 18, 2010 I second the Odyssey... I yank it out of the bike because it sits in a frozen shed, but after 4 months on the shelf put the charger to the battery and it said "Full" I was amazed!! Far cry from that Yamacrap that had to be charged monthly. Again .... Odyssey all the way!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowawegian Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted March 18, 2010 I'll let the hubby know tonight as he was headed to the Yamha dealer tonight! Thanks for the input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GigaWhiskey Posted March 18, 2010 Share #5 Posted March 18, 2010 (edited) Odyssey website - http://www.odysseybatteries.net/PC545-battery.html $127 + shipping I imagine. Same price on ebay. Check out this thread too as a cheaper alternative. The 2nd gen is listed there too. http://venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33160&highlight=pc545 Edited March 18, 2010 by GigaWhiskey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfrebird4 Posted March 18, 2010 Share #6 Posted March 18, 2010 ... a new friend. But man I hate that Denver traffic! Weather was perfect. Weather changing today, upper 50's & cloudy, some snow tonight that won't stick .... and through Fri. Then Sat melting, and Sun VARRRRROOOOOMMMMMMMMMmmmmmm!! JackZ:173: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowawegian Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share #7 Posted March 18, 2010 Odyssey website - http://www.odysseybatteries.net/PC545-battery.html $127 + shipping I imagine. Same price on ebay. Thank you, sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogman Posted March 18, 2010 Share #8 Posted March 18, 2010 Congratulations on the first ride of the year. I havn't been able to give that scream of joy yet, but soon. Have a long safe fun riding season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBeaver Posted March 18, 2010 Share #9 Posted March 18, 2010 I'll let the hubby know tonight as he was headed to the Yamha dealer tonight! Thanks for the input! As an alternative to the Odyseey (sp?) battery. If you have a sam's club membership or a walmart nearby, you may want to check them out too. I picked up an AGM battery made by interstate for my RSV for ~50 before tax (but including the core charge for 'exchanging/recycling' the old battery). I cannot comment on the longevity of the battery outside of the Interstate reputation and my 8+ months of trouble free use. However, the longest the bike sat, non-started would have been ~2 weeks while I was out of town. ( I ride pretty much all year round down here). Again, just an alternative to the OEM price tag and quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
painterman67 Posted March 18, 2010 Share #10 Posted March 18, 2010 last time I checked battery plus had the oddyse batterie in stock in the $140 range. nd when you buy from them they will honor the warranty . David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted March 18, 2010 Share #11 Posted March 18, 2010 Hold on.......read this thread first! http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33375&highlight=deka&page=4 Then check this website. http://www.bohannonbattery.com/html/deka/etx20l.html The ETX20L is the battery for the 2nd gens. The Deka out performs the Odessy in overall performance. It's an outstanding battery. I bought the ETX18L for my 1st gen as did several others here and I think over the last year they have all been happy with them. AGM, 12.8 volt. HEAVY DUTY case. Extra side mounts. But check the price. Can't beat it for the quality and the realiabilty the battery offers. Jbo24 is a member here and helped with a lot of information on the batteries in side by side tests as you will see the the first thread. Check it out. Worth doing. Oh yeah, and it's American made. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted March 18, 2010 Share #12 Posted March 18, 2010 Bad news is hubby has to put a new battery in the Venture..........Felt bad leaving him at home but.....................jeez it felt great:banana::banana: That was funny. I'm sure you felt bad till you were out of eye shot. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gearhead Posted March 23, 2010 Share #13 Posted March 23, 2010 Thanks, Mike. I haven't been around in a while, but need a batt for my 87. Did a little search for what's recommended now, and your post was very well-timed for me! I just ordered one. Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggletooth Posted March 23, 2010 Share #14 Posted March 23, 2010 Hey Jeremy, Glad you found the info useful. I'm not one to push a product unless I'm really impressed with it. You can tell I like this battery. I had to buy a new lead/acid when I bought the bike. The next summer I bought another one. $127.00 that time, thought it was the best. Last year I needed another one. Then I ran across that post I listed and started looking into it. Condor had bought one and liked it then Josh posted the tests he did against the Odessy. Sold. Been nothing but impressive performance since I got it. Only put a tender on it for a couple of hours before I popped it back in the bike last month. Hadn't been charged since I took it out of the bike mid December. Still shows 12.8 every time. You won't be buying another battery for a long time. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Tone White Posted March 24, 2010 Share #15 Posted March 24, 2010 Hold on.......read this thread first! http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=33375&highlight=deka&page=4 Then check this website. http://www.bohannonbattery.com/html/deka/etx20l.html The ETX20L is the battery for the 2nd gens. The Deka out performs the Odessy in overall performance. It's an outstanding battery. I bought the ETX18L for my 1st gen as did several others here and I think over the last year they have all been happy with them. AGM, 12.8 volt. HEAVY DUTY case. Extra side mounts. But check the price. Can't beat it for the quality and the realiabilty the battery offers. Jbo24 is a member here and helped with a lot of information on the batteries in side by side tests as you will see the the first thread. Check it out. Worth doing. Oh yeah, and it's American made. Mike I second the motion on the Deka. Read all prior reviews and analysis and went with it this winter. Changed it out a few weeks ago and would never look back. What a difference in firing right up and keeping a charge. Can't beat the price/performance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 24, 2010 Share #16 Posted March 24, 2010 Make sure you are using there chargers as well. or else they with sulfate If you use a plain auto charger they will never fully charge. I love my Odyssey Battery's and I own 3 now. I even brought my first one back to life after 5 years to full capacity after I bought there charger. I always charged that first one with a battery tender and a auto type charger. not my new one's though. Just my 2 cents worth. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cougar Posted March 24, 2010 Share #17 Posted March 24, 2010 Iowawegian, I am 200 miles ahead of you , rode the last 3 days Na Na Boo Boo:happy65: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigDog Posted March 24, 2010 Share #18 Posted March 24, 2010 Deb, go with the Deka Battery from Bohannan. Would I lie????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowawegian Posted March 24, 2010 Author Share #19 Posted March 24, 2010 Iowawegian, I am 200 miles ahead of you , rode the last 3 days Na Na Boo Boo:happy65: Wasn't it beautiful out last night?....Had to get the porch cleaned out.but the next nice day, I 'm back on her again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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