Yuasa highlights importance of like-for-like replacement

Yuasa, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for over 90 per cent of motorcycle manufacturers worldwide, are highlighting the pitfalls bikers may face when replacing their bike’s original battery.

 
It is hard to say what the typical life of a motorcycle battery should be, but usually, providing they are looked after, they can provide several years of reliable service. When the time comes to replace the original equipment (OE) battery it is important for all riders to consider if the new product they are fitting is of the same technology, quality and specification as the OE original.
 
In addition to like-for-like replacement, there are also upgrade options available for certain bikes. Yuasa have recently introduced the YT19BL-BS absorbed glass mat (AGM) battery specifically designed to replace the conventional vented lead-acid batteries that come as original equipment on BMW motorcycles. The AGM technology with a lead calcium design, used in the YT19BL-BS eliminates water loss and reduces self-discharge meaning the battery holds its charge more than three times longer than the OE original.
 
Before installing an upgraded battery, fitment and compatibility must be checked. Again, battery lookups such as Yuasa’s online battery finder at www.yuasa.co.uk allow consumers to easily search for motorcycle batteries and should provide all compatible options.