Battery for Yamaha FZ1

[Honda Crazed]

Can anybody pls tell me how much would it cost for me to change the battery on my Yamaha FZ1, i went to 2 bike shops yesterday and they both qouted me $190....its like the same cost as a car battery.....

[Speedpass]

Can anybody pls tell me how much would it cost for me to change the battery on my Yamaha FZ1, i went to 2 bike shops yesterday and they both qouted me $190....its like the same cost as a car battery.....

 

Ya, tats roughly the market price , or u can get compatible batt from regina , less than $100.

 

In any case , fully charge ur batt b4 using .

[LollyPoP]

Yusa for FZ1 Gen 2, $140-$150 @ Regina.

Saw a fellow FZ1 who bought his there ytd.

[Team_Commander]

Try Lab......

[eFzek17]

i think FZ1 batt is expensive. its model is not the same like other bikes. fren bought it at 160. plus installation

[slowmo]

just changed mine last mth... cost me $60....hehehe... i use S4 battery...

[Speedpass]

Yusa for FZ1 Gen 2, $140-$150 @ Regina.

Saw a fellow FZ1 who bought his there ytd.

 

Wat type of batt is sold ? The wet or dry cell type ?

[Honda Crazed]

Wat type of batt is sold ? The wet or dry cell type ?

 

i got a dry cell batt, maintainance free, but i shouldn't have change it coz i read the manual saying that the batt can be charged when it loses current...HiaZ....

[JaS]

Bro try republic motor. i got mine changed last week for less than $100. He even told me that if it gives probs in the next 3 mths, he'll change it.

[Snakeman]

Hi there,

 

just be happy tat it costs tat much. I was quoted, S$295 in Hong Leong(Yamaha agent) n S$250-S$265 in most bike shops. I would change it if I was u. Btw, mine is an '05 carb model. So do not contemplate and JUST CHANGE IT IF IT DEEMS RIGHT!!!

[Jojetz]

HL is even more expensive than others...when do we need to ruffly change the battery after first purchase of bike?...gauging by a yr of usage wud be good?

[katana777]

just changed mine last mth... cost me $60....hehehe... i use S4 battery...

gd luck to u bro, mi last time also using tat, end up the damage the alternator, total cost for damage $320- alternator and another original batt $180

cos our alternator will be charging more than the S4 batt, S4 batt only 9-12v, our FZ1 is 14v

[ValkaholiC]

gd luck to u bro, mi last time also using tat, end up the damage the alternator, total cost for damage $320- alternator and another original batt $180

cos our alternator will be charging more than the S4 batt, S4 batt only 9-12v, our FZ1 is 14v

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[racingter]

Can anybody pls tell me how much would it cost for me to change the battery on my Yamaha FZ1, i went to 2 bike shops yesterday and they both qouted me $190....its like the same cost as a car battery.....

 

 

 

OEM batt's price cost about there...but if u decided to get another option..maybe u can try LAB they got 2 kind ($85 and $150) the $150 is those kind that you pour powder into chemical..and $80 one is pouring liquid into chemical,i am using the $80 one...average usage is 1 - 1.3 years..

 

-Best to charge it 1 hour before fixing onto your bike.

[dragonforce]

gd luck to u bro, mi last time also using tat, end up the damage the alternator, total cost for damage $320- alternator and another original batt $180

cos our alternator will be charging more than the S4 batt, S4 batt only 9-12v, our FZ1 is 14v

hmm.. i thought its standard 12V..

[ValkaholiC]

hmm.. i thought its standard 12V..

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[bikeyroo]

Alamak, a lot of misunderstanding in this thread. I think what Katana meant was that S4 battery is of lower 'power capacity' probably about 9-10 amps, while the FZ1 battery is of higher 'power capacity', 11.2 amps to be exact. While both are 12v, the FZ1 engine charging may be too high for the S4 battery.....funny things may happen. The battery, lying sideways, may get too hot from overcharging and the lead plates in the battery may 'weaken' and touch each other. If the positive plate and the negative plate touch each other, all hell break loose. There will be a short circuit and the rectifier and alternator may be affected/short circuited and so kaput!

Lab's $85 battery (10.8 amps?) is the normal sulphuric acid maintenance-free battery. You have to pour the acid into the 6 holes, plug in the cover and then use it. So far Racingter has been using this battery without any problem. The FZ1 original Yuasa YTZ 14S battery, some say gel, some say suphuric acid type, is prepared in the factory and sealed up there. It is completely sealed up, with no holes to pour acid into. It is a very high cranking 230? CCA battery. Hence it is expensive.

Although the FZ1 battery is meant to be expensive since it is such a 'good and powerful' battery, some of the shops here are over charging........... So now for the good news. If you fellas intend to buy this battery, one good source is to buy one from the Yuasa office (pls check phone directory for address) in Jurong. Someone has bought it there and the price is so much cheaper (20 to 30%) than Hong Leong, Regina or any bike shop.

So, let's hope my simple kaypo explanation clarifies everything.

[ValkaholiC]

Alamak, a lot of misunderstanding in this thread. I think what Katana meant was that S4 battery is of lower 'power capacity' probably about 9-10 amps, while the FZ1 battery is of higher 'power capacity', 11.2 amps to be exact. While both are 12v, the FZ1 engine charging may be too high for the S4 battery.....funny things may happen. The battery, lying sideways, may get too hot from overcharging and the lead plates in the battery may 'weaken' and touch each other. If the positive plate and the negative plate touch each other, all hell break loose. There will be a short circuit and the rectifier and alternator may be affected/short circuited and so kaput!

Lab's $85 battery (10.8 amps?) is the normal sulphuric acid maintenance-free battery. You have to pour the acid into the 6 holes, plug in the cover and then use it. So far Racingter has been using this battery without any problem. The FZ1 original Yuasa YTZ 14S battery, some say gel, some say suphuric acid type, is prepared in the factory and sealed up there. It is completely sealed up, with no holes to pour acid into. It is a very high cranking 230? CCA battery. Hence it is expensive.

Although the FZ1 battery is meant to be expensive since it is such a 'good and powerful' battery, some of the shops here are over charging........... So now for the good news. If you fellas intend to buy this battery, one good source is to buy one from the Yuasa office (pls check phone directory for address) in Jurong. Someone has bought it there and the price is so much cheaper (20 to 30%) than Hong Leong, Regina or any bike shop.

So, let's hope my simple kaypo explanation clarifies everything.

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/forum/smileImages/animated/a18.gif my exact sentiment. While the intention to share tech info is gd, BUT the fact have to be correct first; this is basic

[dragonforce]

Alamak, a lot of misunderstanding in this thread. I think what Katana meant was that S4 battery is of lower 'power capacity' probably about 9-10 amps, while the FZ1 battery is of higher 'power capacity', 11.2 amps to be exact. While both are 12v, the FZ1 engine charging may be too high for the S4 battery.....funny things may happen. The battery, lying sideways, may get too hot from overcharging and the lead plates in the battery may 'weaken' and touch each other. If the positive plate and the negative plate touch each other, all hell break loose. There will be a short circuit and the rectifier and alternator may be affected/short circuited and so kaput!

Lab's $85 battery (10.8 amps?) is the normal sulphuric acid maintenance-free battery. You have to pour the acid into the 6 holes, plug in the cover and then use it. So far Racingter has been using this battery without any problem. The FZ1 original Yuasa YTZ 14S battery, some say gel, some say suphuric acid type, is prepared in the factory and sealed up there. It is completely sealed up, with no holes to pour acid into. It is a very high cranking 230? CCA battery. Hence it is expensive.

Although the FZ1 battery is meant to be expensive since it is such a 'good and powerful' battery, some of the shops here are over charging........... So now for the good news. If you fellas intend to buy this battery, one good source is to buy one from the Yuasa office (pls check phone directory for address) in Jurong. Someone has bought it there and the price is so much cheaper (20 to 30%) than Hong Leong, Regina or any bike shop.

So, let's hope my simple kaypo explanation clarifies everything.

thanks for the post.. definitely learnt something from it.

 

PS: i THINK super4 stock battery is 7 amp.

[salvatron]

actually super 4 uses ytx9-bs which is 8Ah

[racingter]

http://www.valkyrieforum.com/forum/smileImages/animated/a18.gif my exact sentiment. While the intention to share tech info is gd, BUT the fact have to be correct first; this is basic

 

 

ya...well said.

[mokamoka]

Check ard for options, especially when the battery is not placed vertical in the compartment.

 

Main issue would also be to ensure that lead acid batteries are left to activate after adding in the acid, then charged up before using.

 

Check Yuasa website for battery activation instructions or guides...

[katana777]

oops my elect sux, thats y i'm just a mechanical man

[mokamoka]

Some reference for the know hows who understand technical requirements.

 

http://www.yuasabatteries.com/literature.php

 

For the rest, trust your instincts and do what is logical.

[quizesilver]

actually super 4 uses ytx9-bs which is 8Ah

 

wrong

all model of spec got some variant of the battery

spec 3 uses 10