ATV Batteries Questions

Also , I seen all types of battery's out there . The best one to use is Yuasa , more expensive but they last a lot longer than others hence why most manufacturers use them
 
big boar said:
I disconnect the battery for winter storage, remove it from the quad and set it on a wood block. In the spring I put it on a charger for a few hours and it's good to go.
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x2, they claim setting a battery on concrete isn't good. Anybody got an explanation ?

Grizz
 
If you want to get the maximum life out of a battery just follow these two guidelines.

1. Fully charge a NEW battery before you use (install) it.
2. Keep a Battery Tender hooked up to it when parked.

I get at least 10-12+ years out of my lawn mower, motorcycle, tractor, quad and utv batteries! My RV batteries are dated 2005. I am still on my original mower battery which I purchased in 2003. ALL are on a Battery Tender.
 
I use a tender on mine, and I get four to five years out of a cheap CTC battery.
Yuasa is the worlds largest battery manufacturer. It's the OEM battery in many machines for a reason.
Strange thing happened to me, when I last needed a battery, CTC was out, and I had to go to the dealer. Expecting to be screwed royally, I actually paid less, and got a Yuasa.
 
smokeeter said:
check out Odyssey Batteries, they are an AGM (absorbent glass matt) built to military specs. They are a little more expensive but far superior. After replacing my ATV battery annually I bought one of these and it's the 4th yr still going strong.
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.... I'd unreservedly,recommend the "Odyssey Batteries" as well! A little more expensive initially, but they last longer, better cranking,no maintenance, and no fluid to spill if it takes a tumble. Mine's been in my Kawasaki KLR for well over five years, and it's still going strong...... David K
 
Just changed the battery out of my 08 Grizzly 700. Got 8 yrs out of it and it was a Yuasa. Replaced it with a Interstate battery and I'm quite sure it was a Yuasa with an Interstate sticker on it,go figure!
 
Knock on wood; still the original battery in my 2010 550 Polaris. Sort of wondering when it will go. Never seen a charger, use it all winter. As they say BS beats brains very time.
 
fivehundredlimited said:
I have a 2000 Suzuki QuadMaster 500cc still on the original battery. Owned the machine since new in 2000 and have never used a trickle charger and sits most of the winter under a tarp outside. I beleive the battery is a Yuasa but I can double check that this week. Looks like their Canadian website has free shipping too.
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Yep.
I have a 03 Honda Rincon and 04 Honda 400at. Both original batteries, never have been touched. No winches on either ATV. I find winches hard on ATV batteries.
 
I got 19 years on the battery in my Argo, It was an Interstate brand. Thats by far the best Ive ever gotten out of a battery
 
PitBull1973 said:
As a Liscensed Motorcycle Tech I can tell that you could upgrade your battery to a sealed type (glass mat) Second , you should get a battery tender so when your ATV is not is use just plug it in and it will do the rest. I recommend (battery tender junior) . As for putting a bigger battery in it I'd say don't do it , because it will cause problems and really it's not needed. I've seen battery's last between 5-7 years using the method mentioned above.
Cheers
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I use the AGM battery's in my bike, I got 8 years on the original, then 5-6 years on the aftermarket battery's. Ive never used a battery tender yet on them.
 
My 2008 Polaris Sportsman is still running well on the original battery. The bike gets used almost daily all year round, maybe frequent use and charging has helped it survive. I am on my second battery in Argo in 3 years despite it also being used daily. Argos run notoriously hot so maybe the heat shortens the life.
 
If you're feeling adventurous you should take a look at EarthX Batteries. They're a lithium battery that will not sulphate, freeze, they have a 2 year full coverage warranty and weigh next to nothing...2.8lbs. I heard about it from a Super Cub guy (not SuperCub himself) because they're always looking for ways to get the most out of their usable payload. 230CCA for the model Demonical needs for his Honda. The replacement unit for my Harley weighs in at 3.9 lbs which is a hell of a difference from the stock battery.
 
agree....had a battery in my sled, used to leave it alone, then charge prior to season, worked for 7 years. this year, had trickle on it all year, it died.....maybe coincidence, maybe the charger boiled it off??
 
Update: I bought a CTC battery ($115). Charged it for a day, put it in the Honda today.

It works, and the most important thing is, I've got a winch again. Without a charged battery in the ATV, the Honda charging system will not provide enough juice to run a winch.

Where I'm riding, I must have a winch. There's creeks I traverse, where I literally lift the ATV through/across them.

The sad thing is, it's only the winch that I need the battery for! The Honda sat in the shed for at least a year (maybe 2), with a stone dead battery. Gave it 2 strokes on the primer, one pull on the starter and it was running.
 
Quick disconnect/connect from battery to trickle charger. Plug mine in year round when not in use. I use my ATV in winter so I do not remove the battery.
 
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