I need a new battery

[tgregg]

My battery is really old and is not holding a charge. Is there a list of battery suggestions here some where? This one is a gel cell but I've never been thrilled with it so I'm looking for suggestions please.

[philbytx]

Reasonably priced Sealed AGM battery is a

WESTCO. I have them on both my bikes

Shop around, you can find them around $100 inc. shipping.

 

[tgregg]

I'm coming up with a WestCo 12V20P Does that look right for a 99 R1100RT?

[philbytx]

You bet.

Same battery for both my R1100R and my R1150RT

[boatzo]

Agree with Phil on the AGM. Far superior to a Gel, no matter what brand you get. I have the Odyssey PC680, a bit higher cost but has held up extremely well.

[Richard_D]

Westco lasted 5 years in my RT1150

[allynr1100]

That's what I have in my 99 RT. Three years old and still going strong.

[realshelby]

I went the cheaper batter route on the first replacement battery. Ended up with a PC 680 last time. The difference in cranking speed ( even comparing "new" battery condition as well as I could remember ) is quite noticeable. Just spend the few extra dollars on the PC 680. My $.02

[tgregg]

I ordered the Odyssey PC680 $109, thanks everyone!

[K9VQ]

Gregg, were did you find an Odyssey PC680 for $109 ?

[boatzo]

Yes, that is a good price Fess up now, where did you get it.

[The Beav]

Yes, that is a good price Fess up now, where did you get it.

 

I just purchaesed an Odessy PC680 at Batteries Plus for $109.50 (plus tax $118.53) and I didn't have to wait for shipping!

[jslyter]

Well, after 6+ years I think my OEM battery is about to check out. After listening to the bike crank real slow before firing up yesterday, I headed out and noticed my clock had reset.

 

I think I'll go ahead and get the Odyssey, but when I went to the Batteries Plus website, they list a PC680-P and a PC680MJ-A, with the latter being about $18 more. Anyone here know what the difference is, and is one preferred above the other for a 2004 1150RT? Also, do you need buy some special adapter terminals for the RC680's or do they come with them. I seem to remember a post about that a while back.

 

Finally, $109 seems to be a great price at BP, how did you get that? Was there a sale or coupon code? The website is showing me $134/$152 for the 2 versions (I did find a 10% off code for online orders, but was planning to just go to my local store and buy one).

 

Thanks,

John L.

[dirtrider]

Hi John

 

The "MJ" means Metal Jacket. Basically that battery has tin wrapped around it.

[bmw_rider]

beemerboneyard.com

[Jeepster]

Hi John

 

The "MJ" means Metal Jacket. Basically that battery has tin wrapped around it.

 

And on a 2004 the Metal Jacket will have to be removed. (DAMHIKT)

You can make your own adapters out of 1/2 inch copper pipe.

[boatzo]

+ 1 on having to remove the metal jacket. I bought the MJ several years ago because that was the only PC680 they had at the store and I was 40 miles from home. Plus I had the left tupperware off and the old battery removed.

 

If anybody wants the MJ let me know, it is now holding nuts, bolts and screws.

[carolinarider]

Go with the Odyssey PC680 and be done with it..best battery out there!