Battery related

[joey_sfb]

I thought s4 should use Yuasa YTX9-BS. Anyway, you just change the battery and it cost you $200?? Wah!! Can feel your pain:cry:

 

I've just fix my battery YTZ10S at $200 at HKL last mth....

 

But unfortunately... Unique r selling at $150 only....

[syarif]

talking abt battery, why is Yuasa batt famously used in S4? not other brands"?

[adyra]

so anyone use the furukawa battery? how much does it cost? any good or bad review for the furukawa battery?

 

anyway this comes from my spec 3

http://www.singaporebikes.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=88975&d=1233579377

 

sorry for the blur pic

[steel_headz]

I thought s4 should use Yuasa YTX9-BS. Anyway, you just change the battery and it cost you $200?? Wah!! Can feel your pain:cry:

 

Wat to do..... Buy oredi......

 

Next time i really need to do my homework..........

[steel_headz]

so anyone use the furukawa battery? how much does it cost? any good or bad review for the furukawa battery?

 

furukawa battery???

 

Its fitted to S4? Is it Japan made product?

[steel_headz]

talking abt battery, why is Yuasa batt famously used in S4? not other brands"?

 

I heard bike shops says tat the battery is best compatitable with S4 not other brands....

[Ah Pek]

anybody can help? i just changed batt and also rectifier. grounding done by previous owner. so how come my voltmeter still show lower idling voltage after riding for about 15mins at ard 12.4~12.6 whereas when i just start my bike it will be 13.4~13.6? i examine it be my fan is on.

 

Is your problem solved yet..if not, give me a call and bring your bike down to AMK Ave 10..will try and solve your problem...have to do a alternator circuity charging check for you and get tot the root of your problem.

 

Anyone else, especially those that already have their rectifier or battery changed ? Call me at 90670020.

Edited February 3, 2009 by Ah Pek

[joey_sfb]

Good experience shared by old birds. Battery is a crucial component, better don play play with it. All the electrical components are at risk if there a spike or worst the battery explode from one of those 'made in china' brand. Yuasa is house whole brand for battery and there is imitation around.

 

Well, you are free to try other brands and share your experience here.

 

talking abt battery, why is Yuasa batt famously used in S4? not other brands"?

[adyra]

furukawa battery???

 

Its fitted to S4? Is it Japan made product?

 

its not fitted to super 4. but can be use for super 4. but i havent use. need reviews n price from those who've use it. shld be made in japan while some model is made in thailand.

[Ah Pek]

Try FT12-BS from Furukawa Japan..$85 for original..charge rating 10AH...using myself. Yusa YTX9BS (8AH) and YTX12 (10AH) at LAB 95% chiong ($45 to $55).

[loyjwe]

Is your problem solved yet..if not, give me a call and bring your bike down to AMK Ave 10..will try and solve your problem...have to do a alternator circuity charging check for you and get tot the root of your problem.

 

Anyone else, especially those that already have their rectifier or battery changed ? Call me at 90670020.

 

 

thanks ah pek. the mech checked say my charging is ok ley. he say voltmeter connect to headlight thats why show lesser. but my problem is when bike hotter idling ac will be lower that troubles mi. haha. anyway already smsed u. thanks

[Ah Pek]

thanks ah pek. the mech checked say my charging is ok ley. he say voltmeter connect to headlight thats why show lesser. but my problem is when bike hotter idling ac will be lower that troubles mi. haha. anyway already smsed u. thanks

 

I have no comment until I have diagnose the 'problem' myself.

 

The fact that headlamp connection is used is because when keyed on, the voltmeter start with the Hdlamp lights on. Voltmeter monitoring of your battery would never be accurate.

 

Not sure what you meant by "idling ac"..never heard of that unless you are saying that the alternating current (ac) is lower during bike idling condition. It takes at least 2.5k rpm to 3k rpm and above to initiate trickle charging.

[loyjwe]

ok. will see if u can help diagnose anything. ya i mean when bike idling, the voltage shown after i ride for 20-30mins is much lower than when i just start my bike and ride for 1st 10mins like tat. i assume is when bike hotter then got this problem.

 

also dunno if my fan everytime on is related to this problem anot.

 

thanks ah pek. see u tml

[Ah Pek]

ok. will see if u can help diagnose anything. ya i mean when bike idling, the voltage shown after i ride for 20-30mins is much lower than when i just start my bike and ride for 1st 10mins like tat. i assume is when bike hotter then got this problem.

 

also dunno if my fan everytime on is related to this problem anot.

 

thanks ah pek. see u tml

 

If the engine is extremely hot over the coolant specification, the fan switch would be initiated (cut on) but has nothing to do being caused by lower voltage. Lower voltage is expected when fan cuts on. I suspected you may have more than one problem..in short, fan coming on could be a seperate issue..cooling system related.

[adyra]

Try FT12-BS from Furukawa Japan..$85 for original..charge rating 10AH...using myself. Yusa YTX9BS (8AH) and YTX12 (10AH) at LAB 95% chiong ($45 to $55).

 

bro, u mean FT12A-BS or FTX12-BS?

 

the list above no model u mention.

[loyjwe]

If the engine is extremely hot over the coolant specification, the fan switch would be initiated (cut on) but has nothing to do being caused by lower voltage. Lower voltage is expected when fan cuts on. I suspected you may have more than one problem..in short, fan coming on could be a seperate issue..cooling system related.

 

alamak. see if u can come out with any idea tml ba. i told the mech last week he flushed and washed the reservoir asked mi to inspect see this 1 week how. hais.......

[Ah Pek]

bro, u mean FT12A-BS or FTX12-BS?

 

the list above no model u mention.

 

My bad..just check the packaging instruction listing..forgot the "x"..you are right...should be "FTX12-BS". Thanks!

[tng2377]

Guys.. got a question..will ageing carbon starter damage or drain the batt faster too?As we stop and start the engine many times in a day.

My starter has not been servied for past 8yrs.

Not sure if that the cause for my batt volt to drop after overnight parking..

Anyway I just changed my batt to OEM type with red wordings (Made in Japan) for $65.

[Ah Pek]

Guys.. got a question..will ageing carbon starter damage or drain the batt faster too?As we stop and start the engine many times in a day.

My starter has not been servied for past 8yrs.

Not sure if that the cause for my batt volt to drop after overnight parking..

Anyway I just changed my batt to OEM type with red wordings (Made in Japan) for $65.

 

No...if new battery low again, either rectifier or coil.