Guest Slab_Ryder Posted August 29, 2012 Share #1 Posted August 29, 2012 Greetings I had to replace my Battery today, on the road, and was wondering if 4 years on the OEM Battery is normal or below normal, for a well maintained Battery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithR Posted August 29, 2012 Share #2 Posted August 29, 2012 Thats about the same as I got out of mine. I always used a battery tender as well. Check out the Argus battery bug .....helps keep an eye on the battery condition. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bones Posted August 30, 2012 Share #3 Posted August 30, 2012 Hard to tell how old the battery is when you buy the bike even if new. I just replaced one this summer in an '06 with 43,000 miles on it... OEM battery. Ya just never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarges46 Posted August 30, 2012 Share #4 Posted August 30, 2012 Thats actually not too bad for such a small battery really. I have had them last less than that and when it goes it does some weird things to the bike! And it gives ya no warning either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slab_Ryder Posted August 30, 2012 Share #5 Posted August 30, 2012 Sarges, you are not wrong with the Wonkeyness before it goes. Lost my highway lights, then Cruise, then Radio , then everything. One thing snowballed to another. Lucky for me I knew I was 20 mins walk from a dealer!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Slab_Ryder Posted August 30, 2012 Share #6 Posted August 30, 2012 Mine went with nearly 100,000 original miles on the clock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted August 30, 2012 Share #7 Posted August 30, 2012 1st add the acid, let sit for like 4 to 10 hours, then charge it up. If you just add and charge your just out the window:no-no-no: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djh3 Posted August 30, 2012 Share #8 Posted August 30, 2012 On my last bike 07 Kawasaki 900 vulcan It gave no warning. I went out one day to start and it engaged starter more than just the click noise. But second time nothing. I cleaned terminals still nothing. checked it with volt meter 0. So I took it down to be checked it was DOA. I think it was about maybe 4yr old then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awsmsrv Posted August 30, 2012 Share #9 Posted August 30, 2012 I've got the original battery in my 2006 with 56k miles & it's still going strong. Have I now jinxed it by saying that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little Bob Posted August 30, 2012 Share #10 Posted August 30, 2012 Got 5 yrs out of my oem. Still was working so I put it my riding lawn mower and still going strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted August 30, 2012 Share #11 Posted August 30, 2012 Ventures, both 1st and 2nd gen are very hard on batteries. The charging systems are marginal at best and when you start adding lights and all the other electronics we like to use, it taxes the charging system and thus the battery. As a rule of thumb, for me this is, I change them out after 3 years no matter how good they appear to be. I have had several be absolutely fine and then the next day are junk, no warning, no nothing. 4 years is a decent run, and for this bike I believe you got your monies worth out of it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrench Posted August 31, 2012 Share #12 Posted August 31, 2012 When I had the '04 for sale last year it was sitting on the dealers floor and someone left the key on accy. and ran it down. They jumped it for me and I brought it home, put it on the charger, but the battery was toast. It was the original battery and I had never had any problems til then. Yes Squidley, the charging systems are pretty weak. I swapped out the spot light halogen bulbs on the Roadstar from 35watt to 55watt because I couldn't find 35's anywhere locally. I put a voltmeter on it and watched the charging system at work and it could just barely keep up with the 55's on. I ordered the 35's and all was well after that. I have asked this question on another site, with no clear answer, and I'm just curious. Why does the Venture use sealed beam spots and the Roadstar use halogens? The housings are even different so you can't change from one type to the other. The '99 has 30watt sealed beams in them. Just another "inquiring mind" thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB-1 Posted September 1, 2012 Share #13 Posted September 1, 2012 I've got the original battery in my 2006 with 56k miles & it's still going strong. Have I now jinxed it by saying that? Yep, you sure did. You might have to buy two batteries just to make up for the extra life you got out of this one! Six years on bike battery is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awsmsrv Posted September 1, 2012 Share #14 Posted September 1, 2012 Six years on bike battery is very good. I use a CTEK battery charger whenever it's parked in the garage. I assume that has contributed to the long life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aharbi Posted February 27, 2013 Share #15 Posted February 27, 2013 Replaced my battery (again) today with a Batteries Plus X2-AGM-20HL-BS. It has a two year warranty. Paid $124.99 with a $10 off coupon. I know I can get $30 - $40 less expensive online. But I wanted a local place to deal with. The last two batteries I had were YUASA YTX20L-BS and only lasted a tad over three years. Thought I'd try something different this time around. I use a battery tender and the bike has an alarm system so I know it always uses some power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted February 27, 2013 Share #16 Posted February 27, 2013 i've got the original battery in my 2006 with 56k miles & it's still going strong. Have i now jinxed it by saying that? yes..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted February 27, 2013 Share #17 Posted February 27, 2013 I know that in 2 months when I go to start the bike I will pay for this, but my Yuasa that was in the bike when I bought it 6 years ago was still starting fine last fall. Ok I'll start battery shopping now.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cecdoo Posted February 27, 2013 Share #18 Posted February 27, 2013 I got 6 yrs out of the OEM battery, but when it died it died! Started great one day, dead the next. Maybe 2006 was a good year for batteries:think: Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colesgrandpaw Posted February 27, 2013 Share #19 Posted February 27, 2013 If mine will make it to March 17th that will be seven years and I have 98,900 miles on the bike now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Condor Posted February 27, 2013 Share #20 Posted February 27, 2013 If mine will make it to March 17th that will be seven years and I have 98,900 miles on the bike now. Better start shopping. Your luck is about ready to run out..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDRIDER52 Posted February 27, 2013 Share #21 Posted February 27, 2013 Well this spring going to replace the orignal battery in my 2003 venture had a couple times last fall tryed to start had to push start was not at home this battery has lasted 91/2 years for me:cool10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted May 16, 2017 Share #22 Posted May 16, 2017 I tried to my Venture today and all I heard was a click...the 2nd time I pressed on the start button, another 'click' then all went dark. I noticed 2 months ago that my battery conditioner has been constantly turning on while plugged in on the bike. I thought this did not look normal to me. I am now leaning towards a very weak and dying/dead battery. Need to ride tomorrow, so I will have to pickup a new one locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafterd Posted May 17, 2017 Share #23 Posted May 17, 2017 Just installed one of these. https://www.ebay.com/itm/281958738645 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sylvester Posted May 17, 2017 Share #24 Posted May 17, 2017 I use the Deka AGM and have since the original Yuasa died in 2010 ( the bike is 2002). The Deka is my first replacement, but it is always on a tender in the shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N3FOL Posted May 19, 2017 Share #25 Posted May 19, 2017 I tried to my Venture today and all I heard was a click...the 2nd time I pressed on the start button, another 'click' then all went dark. I noticed 2 months ago that my battery conditioner has been constantly turning on while plugged in on the bike. I thought this did not look normal to me. I am now leaning towards a very weak and dying/dead battery. Need to ride tomorrow, so I will have to pickup a new one locally. So this is a reply to my own post.... I cleaned both battery terminals the other day and rode since then with no ill effects at all. I noticed very minimal amount of dirt and corrosion on the terminals - cleaned with a small wire brush and wiped clean and then reinstalled connectors. It is just amazing no matter how small the dirt is around the terminals, it still has a significant effect on the starting ability of the battery. FWIW, this is my 2nd battery and has lasted about 4 years now. The bike has 51K miles to date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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