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Lead Acid Battery 2007 R1200 RT

norvillnh88

norvillnh88

Mick-F
This battery has the same AH rating as the sealed original, aside from the maintenance. are the sealed any better, longer lasting?

http://www.batterymart.com/p-51913-...?Category_Code=bmw-r1200rt-motorcycle-battery

My 2007 R1200 RT came out of the dealer in the spring of 2008, it now has 25K miles on it. I am going on a long trip in June and I am going to replace it as a precaution due to it's age. The bike is stored inside in the winter, never below freezing, and I use the smart Battery Tender directly to the battery.
It starts OK, but I haven't load tested it lately.

Mike
 
I wouldn't put that in my bike. Acid fumes from the vent plus potential acid spills. There is a reason BMW went with the sealed battery.
 
I wouldn't use it either. It is very hard to get to to check the fluid levels and there are a lot of delicate electronics that could be damaged by fumes or a spill.
 
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