Battery Comparison

[woodenhorse]

Originally Posted by macxpert

Hmm, I'll have my favourite beer Bud Light.
The starter is going in today so I should know soon. I guess it is possible the battery Honda use is way to small to start with after all a smaller battery is cheaper. I still had the problem even with a brand new battery and according to the date stamp the battery was three weeks old when I got it, however I could not get a larger capacity battery that would physically fit so I'm stuck with the std capacity. When I ride to work tomorrow I'll see if I can get it to play up with the new starter....stay tuned.

Eyeballing it!!!!!!

[macxpert]

OK, the new starter went in yesterday and on the way home from the dealer I tried everything that would cause it to play up. Nothing, did not play up once.
This morning when I started the bike it fired right up way faster than before and it actually felt like I have a new battery (which I have). Even the cold starts are faster now. I did not realise how the starting performance had deteriated over time.

I'll see how it goes but so far it seems to be fixed.

[Señor Gar]

Sounds encouraging Stephen . As you are entering your long hot summer season now it shouldn't take too long to draw a useful conclusion. On that note I'll go on record that I have stashed away adequate beer money .

[macxpert]

Originally Posted by Señor Gar

Sounds encouraging Stephen . As you are entering your long hot summer season now it shouldn't take too long to draw a useful conclusion. On that note I'll go on record that I have stashed away adequate beer money .

Hmm, I think I will just have to stop by and collect on that bet. I hope the beer is cold! LOL.

[ctc6698]

Is the new starter a direct Honda replacement or a different Honda model???

I guess I'm asking did they change something between starters to correct the problem or just another unit that may quickly go bad as well??

[macxpert]

Originally Posted by ctc6698

Is the new starter a direct Honda replacement or a different Honda model???

I guess I'm asking did they change something between starters to correct the problem or just another unit that may quickly go bad as well??

I don't know, it could be either. One thing is certain and that is that it is not from the same batch as the one on my bike. I'll know if it is truly fixed by the end of summer I expect.

[ctc6698]

Originally Posted by macxpert

I don't know, it could be either. One thing is certain and that is that it is not from the same batch as the one on my bike. I'll know if it is truly fixed by the end of summer I expect.

Well, either way it's still great info. As soon as I get mine back together and off the stand(s), I've got a date with a Honda shop.

[captainfester]

Any updates?