Replacement Battery
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Marco Polo
Newbie DELUXE
So apparently some things have changed with BDM and batteries... Big Dog no longer ships batteries with bikes and there isn't a "Big Dog" labeled battery in them now like there apparently used to be. The factory gives the dealers a certificate for an Interstate CYTX20HL-BS (310cca AGM) which they then get locally.
The odd thing about this battery is that it IS an AGM but unlike every AGM I've known before it's NOT sealed when you pick it up from Interstate. It comes with the acid in a plastic pack and once you've put it in YOU then seal the battery but unlike the old style these cap strips aren't made to be taken back off. It still looks and is considered "sealed" and maintenance free (obviously) but it's not shippable because it doesn't come sealed from the factory. And yes, AGM stands for Absorbant Glass Material which is what's in the battery and soaks up the acid after it's poured in (the AGM isn't soaked and then inserted).
I'm not sure if it's the battery or the bike but I can tell you I'm constantly worried about being stranded because every start is an adventure. I think I'm going to order the Braille B2015 today...
The odd thing about this battery is that it IS an AGM but unlike every AGM I've known before it's NOT sealed when you pick it up from Interstate. It comes with the acid in a plastic pack and once you've put it in YOU then seal the battery but unlike the old style these cap strips aren't made to be taken back off. It still looks and is considered "sealed" and maintenance free (obviously) but it's not shippable because it doesn't come sealed from the factory. And yes, AGM stands for Absorbant Glass Material which is what's in the battery and soaks up the acid after it's poured in (the AGM isn't soaked and then inserted).
I'm not sure if it's the battery or the bike but I can tell you I'm constantly worried about being stranded because every start is an adventure. I think I'm going to order the Braille B2015 today...
Ahhh, quit worring and go ride your bike. Oh by the way, why aren't you going to the Redwood Run?
Marco Polo
Newbie DELUXE
I hadn't even heard of it, I musta missed it. Sounds like it would be some great scenery to ride through though unless we're talking Redwood City. :lol:Oh by the way, why aren't you going to the Redwood Run?
Chopper Dave
SIICK!!!
Marco...you will like the Braille:2thumbs: Me...Alhall...Chaingunner and a couple of others are running that battery.... well worth it!
Braille B2015 Carbon Fiber / Non-Carbon Fiber All Season Battery
well worth it!Braille B2015 Carbon Fiber / Non-Carbon Fiber All Season Battery
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Well if you've never heard of it then it's not for you!
avdhunter
Active Member
Marco Polo
Newbie DELUXE
I just ordered the non-CF B2015 right after I posted that last post earlier and paid $162 shipped. I BRIEFLY considered buying the CF version for $75 more "just because" but it was a very brief thought! If I had found the CF one for $155 I would have jumped on it for sure but I didn't see any good deals on them on ebay. One guy even has B2015 in his auction title but then the details show he's actually selling a much smaller one (360cca).Marco,
I just got B2015CF off Ebay shipped for $155. Hope this helps!:2thumbs:
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chaingunner
Guest
You will love it! No worries of being stranded with that sucker!
kingofsteel
New Member
Any body is used it? $87
Yuasa YTX20HL-BS Motorcycle Battery
Yuasa YTX20HL-BS Motorcycle Battery
avdhunter
Active Member
I second that! That is what comes in Polaris ATV's..... and they are junk..... the batteries too!!!! Ha!
:roll:
Marco Polo
Newbie DELUXE
A lot of batteries come from the same place and are just labeled differently, it's no different with Yuasa. That battery is the same one as the Interstate CYTX20HL-BS that Big Dog uses as the STOCK battery now that some swear by. Yuasa is also sold as GS and under a few other names like Westco as well. Yuasa was the stock battery brand in my previous ride and those owners all found that if you had to replace it before 4 years was up then you very likely had some other issues that caused it. Sure, there are slightly better options that still fit but nobody ever had issues with the quality or life of them.
Marco Polo
Newbie DELUXE
So I bought the Braille B2015 last month and it worked great, MUCH better starts then the stock Interstate. Anyway, last week I had some "issues" with the Wolf (the starter crapped out on me, etc) and somewhere in the process it ruined a cell or more in my brand new battery. The bad news is that my dealer was a huge ass about me having the nerve to mod my bike so much as upgrading the battery and he threatened to not cover anything under warranty and, of course, the Braille wouldn't be replaced and I had to produce the Interstate for him to send back. The good news however is that I called Braille (941-312-5047) and was told to simply answer their email with a few questions and they'd ship me one out within a day or two and I can send mine back afterwards. Pretty quick and easy. I bought mine from HRPWorld.com by the way and they were willing to replace it as well but were going to go through Braille anyway. Just nice to see someone actually standing behind a product after the way both my dealers have been.
avdhunter
Active Member
Thats AWESOME!!!:2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs: :2thumbs:
chihuasbigdog
LATINAMERICAN AFFAIRS
Last week I got my Braille battery... cause my agm HD was dying... cant decide to go on Big Boar or Braille, cause all the threads here.
I ask allhall and chopper dave about the Braille and both told me it was a real powerful battery, HD was $110, Big Boar $155 and the Braille $149 (the carbon fiber version wasnt in stock, 18-21 days for shipping, besides no one looks under my seat) !!!
braille was my choice, and .............. BINGO!!! Real power, the dog starts like 1/4 of the time it used before, even the cranking feels stronger.
A++++++++++++++++++.
Marco Polo
Newbie DELUXE
You guys make sure to post up here if you have starter trouble after replacing your battery please. My dealer seems to be under the impression that even though the BDM starters are prone to problems that my using the Braille might have caused my starter to go bad somehow.
chihuasbigdog
LATINAMERICAN AFFAIRS
hey, so far so good !!! real good !!!
I think you can see all threads here about the Braille with no complains at all!
the thing rocks !!!