nklr : [dsn_klr650] givi top case -- opinions?

[Guy B. Young II]

I did a search of the archives and didn't find anything, so I'll ask the question: Has anyone used one of these batteries? Or, one of the Yuasa MF types (YTX14AHL-BS)? I have had a Yuasa YTX20L-BS maint- free battery in my Concours for the last 3-1/2 years, and it is still cranking the bike over nice and strong, even after hibernating on the carport for several days on end during our coldest days/nights (20s - teens). TIA Guy A16 Richmond, VA

[John Biccum]

Yes I have the PC545 on my A16. Fits right in but you have to extend the small white wire about 3 inches. I made up a jumper with a male bullet plug on one end and a female barrel connector on the other end. I got mine PC545 for less than $50 delivered from a buy-it-now on EBay.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Guy B. Young II" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 9:52 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Odyssey PC545 (or PC545MJ) comments > > I did a search of the archives and didn't find anything, so I'll ask the > question: > > Has anyone used one of these batteries? > > Or, one of the Yuasa MF types (YTX14AHL-BS)? > > I have had a Yuasa YTX20L-BS maint- free battery in my Concours for the > last 3-1/2 years, and it is still cranking the bike over nice and strong, > even after hibernating on the carport for several days on end during our > coldest days/nights (20s - teens). > > TIA > > Guy > A16 > Richmond, VA > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[Tom Hayslett]

From: Guy B. Young II [mailto:gbyoung2@...] Or, one of the Yuasa MF types (YTX14AHL-BS)? I have had a Yuasa YTX20L-BS maint- free battery in my Concours for the last 3-1/2 years, and it is still cranking the bike over nice and strong, even after hibernating on the carport for several days on end during our coldest days/nights (20s - teens). ********************** REPLY *********************** I bought a battery from Gruber - a MF Yuasa equivalent. Bought it last summer on eBay for a few dollars less than they sell it for on their web site. http://www.gruberpower.com/purchase/batteries/product.asp?intProdID=21&strC atalog_NAME=&strSubCatalog_NAME=Motorcycle%20Batteries&strSubCatalogID=905&i ntCatalogID=&CurCatalogID=10001> Hasn't been in that long but it still cranks the KLR fine during my winter rides (usually every 8-10 days). No complaints and it fit like a champ. Tom

[John Biccum]

Yes I have the PC545 on my A16. Fits right in but you have to extend the small white wire about 3 inches. I made up a jumper with a male bullet plug on one end and a female barrel connector on the other end. I got mine PC545 for less than $50 delivered from a buy-it-now on EBay.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Guy B. Young II" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 9:52 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Odyssey PC545 (or PC545MJ) comments > > I did a search of the archives and didn't find anything, so I'll ask the > question: > > Has anyone used one of these batteries? > > Or, one of the Yuasa MF types (YTX14AHL-BS)? > > I have had a Yuasa YTX20L-BS maint- free battery in my Concours for the > last 3-1/2 years, and it is still cranking the bike over nice and strong, > even after hibernating on the carport for several days on end during our > coldest days/nights (20s - teens). > > TIA > > Guy > A16 > Richmond, VA > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[John Biccum]

Yes I have the PC545 on my A16. Fits right in but you have to extend the small white wire about 3 inches. I made up a jumper with a male bullet plug on one end and a female barrel connector on the other end. I got mine PC545 for less than $50 delivered from a buy-it-now on EBay.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Guy B. Young II" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 9:52 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Odyssey PC545 (or PC545MJ) comments > > I did a search of the archives and didn't find anything, so I'll ask the > question: > > Has anyone used one of these batteries? > > Or, one of the Yuasa MF types (YTX14AHL-BS)? > > I have had a Yuasa YTX20L-BS maint- free battery in my Concours for the > last 3-1/2 years, and it is still cranking the bike over nice and strong, > even after hibernating on the carport for several days on end during our > coldest days/nights (20s - teens). > > TIA > > Guy > A16 > Richmond, VA > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[John Biccum]

Yes I have the PC545 on my A16. Fits right in but you have to extend the small white wire about 3 inches. I made up a jumper with a male bullet plug on one end and a female barrel connector on the other end. I got mine PC545 for less than $50 delivered from a buy-it-now on EBay.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Guy B. Young II" To: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 9:52 Subject: [DSN_KLR650] Odyssey PC545 (or PC545MJ) comments > > I did a search of the archives and didn't find anything, so I'll ask the > question: > > Has anyone used one of these batteries? > > Or, one of the Yuasa MF types (YTX14AHL-BS)? > > I have had a Yuasa YTX20L-BS maint- free battery in my Concours for the > last 3-1/2 years, and it is still cranking the bike over nice and strong, > even after hibernating on the carport for several days on end during our > coldest days/nights (20s - teens). > > TIA > > Guy > A16 > Richmond, VA > > > List sponsored by Dual Sport News at: www.dualsportnews.com > List FAQ courtesy of Chris Krok at: www.bigcee.com/klr650faq.html > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > > > > >

[Roy]

> > Or, one of the Yuasa MF types (YTX14AHL-BS)? >

I have had the Yuasa YTX14AHL-BS in my KLR for about a tear now. Fits with no modification works great. Roy Cope

[Roy]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, "Roy" wrote:

> > > > > Or, one of the Yuasa MF types (YTX14AHL-BS)? > > > > I have had the Yuasa YTX14AHL-BS in my KLR for about a year now.

Fits

> with no modification works great. > > Roy Cope

[The Mule]

Ayup.......ditto. Great deal. I believe it was called "Odyssey World". Folks say it lasts for up to 8 years, has higher than OEM cranking power, and is used in the military diesel KLRs. I don't think there is a better battery. Basically install it and forget it. Never had to put it on a chargeer. Over 60,000 miles and five years between the one I had in the A14 and the current A17, neither one showed any signs of slowing down. Don't need the MJ version. Steve The Mule A17

> Yes I have the PC545 on my A16. Fits right in but you have to extend the > small white wire about 3 inches. I made up a jumper with a male bullet > plug > on one end and a female barrel connector on the other end. > > I got mine PC545 for less than $50 delivered from a buy-it-now on EBay. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Guy B. Young II" >> I did a search of the archives and didn't find anything, so I'll ask the >> question: >> >> Has anyone used one of these batteries?

[Guy B. Young II]

Thanks to all who have responded to my battery question. I'd looked at, and considered, the Odyssey PC545, and it looks like this is the one I'll be going with. Odyssey World does appear to have the best prices for them on eBay (~$50), but haven't seen any with free shipping. All of them seem to run around $13.50 for shipping. Thanks again. Guy A16 Richmond, VA -----Original Message----- From: The Mule Sent: Jan 17, 2005 9:04 AM To: John Biccum , "Guy B. Young II" Cc: DSN_klr650@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [DSN_KLR650] Odyssey PC545 (or PC545MJ) comments Ayup.......ditto. Great deal. I believe it was called "Odyssey World". Folks say it lasts for up to 8 years, has higher than OEM cranking power, and is used in the military diesel KLRs. I don't think there is a better battery. Basically install it and forget it. Never had to put it on a chargeer. Over 60,000 miles and five years between the one I had in the A14 and the current A17, neither one showed any signs of slowing down. Don't need the MJ version. Steve The Mule A17