Triumphrat

03-26-2007

What kind of replacemet batterys is everyone using. Are the gel batterys worth the extra money

vinnyf · 03-26-2007

Been using Yuasa batteries for many years; current trend is towards gel (AGM) batteries, from whatever manufacturer. Well worth the extra bucks, IMO - last longer, crank better, good magic.

DEcosse · 03-26-2007

Anyone have any opinion on SVR?
Worth an extra $20?
14AH vs 12AH - any other reason?

vinnyf · 03-27-2007

Very interesting, DEcosse - I had never heard of SVR, so went to their website. When I go to their battery finder and plug in TRIUMPH, I'm dropped at the WestCo battery site, which has virtually the identical construction to the SVR website.

DEcosse · 03-27-2007

Now you tell me!
They are clearly the same parent manufacturer.

I just sprung for the SVR on EBay last night - $95 shipped

SVR Battery

I wonder what the difference in the specs/construction?
It does state the SVR is deep cycle design.

I have sent in an inquiry asking for clarification.

[ This message was edited by: DEcosse on 2007-03-27 21:27 ]

DEcosse · 03-28-2007

Here's what I got back from the inquiry I sent in yesterday

Quote:

The main differences are that the SVR 14 is US made and is built to Harley's specifications for heat and vibration. It is a premium battery.
The 12v14-b is a standard version that is built offshore...

Note that both SVR & Westco are actually subsidiaries of MK Battery which itself is a subsidiary of East Penn Mfg. Co.

[ This message was edited by: DEcosse on 2007-03-28 15:23 ]