It’s getting cold, isn’t it? It’s already November…
The year seems to be ending soon—things are hectic (my mood, anyway).
When it gets cold, battery problems suddenly show up.
Click-click-click-click… click. Wait? Buzz-buzz-buzz… (there’s a cicada).
It’s like a battery that was already weakening gets the final blow when the cold arrives.
Here at Decoboco, we’re introducing three batteries we can confidently recommend right now.
Daytona Hyperperformance Battery
• One-year warranty
• Gel battery (can’t say if that’s good or bad)
• Relatively affordable
• So far, zero return rate (no failures right away)
• Easy to get
By the way, I’ve only used MF types. *I have no experience with open-type batteries.
Even with a warranty, a battery that people say “died right away” is honestly questionable.
Honestly, I can’t name just two batteries right now—there are plenty out there, so please be careful.
A shop naturally has more sales volume and installs for a wider variety of people than an individual.
A battery with minimal performance issues (ideally close to zero) is what I think is truly safe and trustworthy.
WESTCO Battery
AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) structure is used in military applications. Rather than sealing the battery electrolyte directly, the electrolyte is absorbed into fiberglass, and that fiber is sandwiched between high-purity, high-quality lead plates and sealed. Even when intense G-forces (acceleration) are applied laterally, no problems occur.
Using this structure, racing cars, aircraft, and even jet fighter aircraft are equipped with this battery design, and as long as it’s not upside down, it can be installed without sacrificing performance.
Because the battery case is designed with AGM structure, it never leaks electrolyte. Additionally, gas generated during charging is liquefied without being vented externally and remains inside the case, achieving a long service life.
Sorry for the copy-paste, but the overall impression is that it’s very durable. I think the reliability is very high.
Previously we used the higher-spec Platinum series, but because the terminal shape is special, we don’t carry it at Decoboco anymore.
*The type shown in the image is recommended.
• One-year warranty
• Electrolyte absorbed into fiberglass.
• Can convert open-type batteries directly to MF.
• Price somewhat high
• So far, zero return rate (no failures right away)
You can check compatibility on the Garuda HP.
Since they’re marketed for foreign vehicles, please check the part number carefully before selecting.
I think of them as pioneers in treating batteries as a custom parts element.
• Three-year warranty (with discount option)
• Super lightweight
• Abundant sizes available; you can aim for higher Ah capacity.
• Requires a dedicated charger
• Your bike’s charging system needs to be in good condition.
• So far, zero return rate (no failures right away)
• Easy to get
• Somewhat expensive
If the environment is set up properly, I’ve never seen any problems.
Personally, I think it’s a highly reliable battery.
○Is your current battery open-type or MF?
○What’s the maximum output voltage?
○Do you care about weight?
○What’s your budget?
You can choose based on these factors.
I’ve listed three, but that doesn’t mean one is the best.
That’s probably why it’s so hard to decide, but you should definitely avoid batteries with high return rates.
*If you think “I can just return it” and install a cheap one, then “pssst!” at the top of a mountain pass…
You’ll have to call a tow truck, and the time and hassle of returns is a real pain.
And honestly, even if you got another battery with such a high return (failure) rate, wouldn’t you be frustrated?
A battery is infrastructure that should just work, so let’s make sure you get something truly reliable.
