S2R1000 battery (Brisbane)

Started by Paul W, May 25, 2013, 02:28:37 AM

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Paul W

Hey all
I think my battery is getting towards the end of it's life...not really cranking over that well in the mornings.
Being pre-emptive for once in my life, where is a good place to get a replacement battery in Brisbane?
Also, instead of a standard lead acid replacement, is there another good option these days using new technology, which is easy to get delivered or pick up?
I've done a search, but there hasn't been much mail around this topic for a while...
Cheers
Paul


Mr.S2R

My battery is still the original item - 7 years later...

heatherp

I'm not sure if it is fortuitous or a jinx but I looked at this thread yesterday and today my battery didn't have enough oomph to start my bike.  [bang]

I replaced the original battery (which lasted some 7 years and 106 000kms) with a borrowed one because it was starting to struggle with starting the bike.  Now the borrowed one (which is 2nd hand) has let me down.

I'm now looking for a new battery so this couldn't have come at a better time (especially as I start a new job tomorrow so I can now afford it!!)  [thumbsup]

heatherp


Mr.S2R

Quote from: heatherp on May 26, 2013, 01:32:09 AM
I replaced the original battery (which lasted some 7 years and 106 000kms)

WOW!!  Well mine has lasted 7 years and err.... 25000kms.... :-\

heatherp

Quote from: Mr.S2R on May 26, 2013, 04:56:47 AM
WOW!!  Well mine has lasted 7 years and err.... 25000kms.... :-\

You need to get out more  ;D  2006 was obviously a good year for batteries & 2-valvers.  [clap]

suzyj

Good to see Shorai does batteries for ride on mowers!


2007 Monster 695 with a few mods.
2013 Piaggio Typhoon 50 2 stroke speed demon.

Two dogs

2006 S2R10000 here
yes must of been a good year as it lasted  longer than the 695 which was two years newer
I installed Motobatt in both bikes last year lightweight sealed fiberglass impregnated gell battery inexpensive and
highly recommended by my local trusted mechanic .
Comes fully charged and seems to have plenty of grunt.
Last Sunday when starting the bike up in zero degree early morning at the pub on the Oxley out of 11 bikes
several with newer battery's mine was the least sluggish to fire up the bike.
We had to push start an R1 with a near new battery  [thumbsdown]

FIFO

Quote from: Two dogs on May 26, 2013, 02:39:58 PM
2006 S2R10000 here
yes must of been a good year as it lasted  longer than the 695 which was two years newer
I installed Motobatt in both bikes last year lightweight sealed fiberglass impregnated gell battery inexpensive and
highly recommended by my local trusted mechanic .
Comes fully charged and seems to have plenty of grunt.
Last Sunday when starting the bike up in zero degree early morning at the pub on the Oxley out of 11 bikes
several with newer battery's mine was the least sluggish to fire up the bike.
We had to push start an R1 with a near new battery  [thumbsdown]

Good to see you didn't let the team down Dez. [thumbsup]
Ducati eletrics rule ,good ol Magneti Marelli, the Prince of Darkness rules again  8)

Push start a JAP BIKE  [laugh] Hope you give'm shit  [laugh] [laugh]

in memory of Brian W, 2010 /2015

Two dogs

Hmmm.......bit hard when I also own a rice burner  [laugh]

Mishka

Past Bikes -
KAWASAKI ZZR 250
HONDA VT 250 CUSTOM
HONDA CB 900 HORNET
SUZUKI SV1000S

Current -
DUCATI MONSTER S4R

Two dogs







Mishka it Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs just like your pussy .....cat  ;D














FIFO

Quote from: Two dogs on May 26, 2013, 11:56:46 PM
Hmmm.......bit hard when I also own a rice burner  [laugh]

I wouldn't admit to that,on a public Forum  [roll]

in memory of Brian W, 2010 /2015