Re: Fw: Batteries

[Mick <bmwmick@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 02:11 PM 3/21/2007 -0500, Tom Brown wrote:

> Let's see, the only other stories I've heard about batteries is that the 
> early Westco's would give ABS faults, even when they were new, because 
> they were slightly under the capacity one needs for that combination of 
> adequate cranking power and maintaing enough voltage to keep the ABS 
> circuit happy, especially on earlier Oilheads.   A friend bought one of 
> those Panasonic batteries for his '96 RT and never had a problem with 
> it.  I don't know now if this is typical or not.   The Panasonics used to 
> be very inexpensive.
>
> -TB


Tom,
  I've been using the Panasonic LC-X1220P batteries in my '96 R11RT since
1997 or so.  I replace them every 4 years just because I travel FAR from
home at times.  :)  Never had one fail but I DID have 4 BMW Flooded wet-cells
fail on two different bikes and ALL within warranty.  Digi-Key's current price
on the Panasonic AGM is $56.19 with free shipping.

Mick
Tucson