TonySilver
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Last year (or 2 yrs back), I changed to the same battery as recommended by Honda manual.
It cost a bit more than 100usd but it holds it charge better.
Caution about Gel battery, it will require a different charger and charging cycle compared to Acid-Water cells.
I don't think the weight saving is any reason to buy a Gel-Cell.
One thing more I did not mention about my recent trade reason. My bike battery / charging system was behaving strangely. I leave the bike charging on a trickle charger for weeks. It started right up with 1 single press. After riding for 20 minutes on highway, say 10km, I stopped. Then almost immediately I try to restart the bike. I press button but the starter is like "stuck" with no batter juice. I gotta wait a few seconds (say 20) and then it could start again (somewhat reluctantly).
So what is the problem? Charging system? Magneto coil? Overcharged battery?
I gave up trying to find the electrical problem, and I am now waiting for my next motorcycle. I know some will criticize me for being impatient etc, but life's too short to be stuck roadside with a dead battery (even new one).
I am also looking for a newer battery, although mine is showing to be fully charged at 12.9! I am experiencing some of the same things happy is describing, I am troubled with the timing almost exactly after 5 years of use, even though I have always used a battery tender, one has got to wonder if the quality of things is as good as back in the day...
I am also leaning towards something less expensive anyways, more than likely it will have to be replaced somewhat sooner than later.