1. Some members were not receiving emails sent from XJbikes.com. For example: "Forgot your password?" function to reset your password would not send email to some members. I believe this has been resolved now. Please use "Contact Us" form (see page footer link) if you still have email issues. SnoSheriff

    Hello Guest. You have limited privileges and you can't "SEARCH" the forums. Please "Log In" or "Sign Up" for additional functionality. Click HERE to proceed.

Xj650 Sealed Battery Recomendation

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by NEEDtoRIDE, Feb 24, 2016.

  1. NEEDtoRIDE

    NEEDtoRIDE Member

    Messages:
    65
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Location:
    Raleigh, NC
    Hey guys,

    So time to replace a battery. Anyone have any recommendations for a sealed battery for an XJ650, stock setup, not really worried about saving weight or anything just don't feel like messing with refilling batteries anymore. I've had good luck with an Odyssey brand for my K100RS but wanted to see if anyone had a specific recommendation here. Thanks guys!

    NEEDtoRIDE
    '82 XJ650 Maxim
    other - '88 BMW K100RS SE
     
    Last edited: Feb 24, 2016
    NEEDtoRIDE, Feb 24, 2016
    #1
  2. Furman

    Furman Member

    Messages:
    57
    Likes Received:
    10
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Location:
    Windham, ME
    I ran a MotoBatt last year with great results. I don't know the model number off the top of my head but I can post it tonight (it's a tight fit but works).
     
    Furman, Feb 24, 2016
    #2
  3. Furman

    Furman Member

    Messages:
    57
    Likes Received:
    10
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Location:
    Windham, ME
    MotoBatt MB12U is what I have: I should note that I don't have the original positive battery-to-solenoid bar and lead so I can't say whether it fits with that or not, but coincidentally ordered them from Chacal earlier this week so I'll be able to confirm that as well at some point in the near future.
     
    Furman, Feb 26, 2016
    #3
    NEEDtoRIDE likes this.
  4. NEEDtoRIDE

    NEEDtoRIDE Member

    Messages:
    65
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Location:
    Raleigh, NC
    UPDATE: Well I eventually went the AGM battery route and bought a MotoBatt MB12U. Fit was great inside the stock box and it mounted perfect with the stock positive and negative leads. Battery seems like it is good quality, reviews were good around the web.
     
    NEEDtoRIDE, Oct 19, 2016
    #4
    jayrodoh and Stumplifter like this.
  5. jayrodoh

    jayrodoh YimYam

    Messages:
    2,578
    Likes Received:
    1,146
    Trophy Points:
    113
    Location:
    Cleveland
    I am running the same, so far it been a great battery. Held up to all the start/stops when I initially got it running and tuned. The extra set of terminals made installing the tender harness clean too.
     
    jayrodoh, Oct 19, 2016
    #5
    NEEDtoRIDE likes this.
  6. NEEDtoRIDE

    NEEDtoRIDE Member

    Messages:
    65
    Likes Received:
    11
    Trophy Points:
    8
    Location:
    Raleigh, NC
    Thats a great idea! Never thought about that
     
    NEEDtoRIDE, Oct 19, 2016
    #6

Share This Page