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Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 6:03 pm
by djslyde
What is the stock battery # or a good battery. Also where can I get an oil filter for my 03 cannibal

THANKS.

Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:20 pm
by Canniboomer
... For the EXACT same casing size as stock, the YUASA YT12A-BS is probably the most non-controversial, and 175cca compared to 120cca of the stocker.

Knock-offs may be found at discount stores, and would have "similar" part numbers. Beware, there are several other 12's out there, and the same-series YTX12-BS is a full 3/4" taller than the stock YTX9-BS.

Oil filters?,.... always in stock and cheap, -- but you will need more than one -- unless you are servicing it to sell off.

Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 7:49 pm
by wistech
Whatever you do DO NOT buy a walmart never start battery. I used to be a fan of the larger capacity ones but in the end atv batteries are so fragile and easily ruined by overcharging ,and discharging the best bet has been to find whatever find in the stock size arond $50. It sucks when something happenes and you $120 battery gets sulfated over the weekend because you left the key on or a stator wire melted. The size 9 yuasa stockers have proven to be the most durable/longest life/economical and will still start even the biggest stroker motors. Thats what the decomp is for.

Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:04 pm
by cannondale27
I just bought a stock Yuasa.Sadly they arent cheap anymore.$85!I heard if you order a OEM battery through Honda or Yamaha(there is a part #) the prices are still low.Otherwise I think the Walmart route may be way to go.Just dont count on the first one being a keeper.May take a few trys to get a good one but at least replacements are free.

Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:35 pm
by wistech
I think Tim and I are like 0-4 for the Walmarts. I have a had a couple bad yuasa's from parts unlimited($48) but even with that the majority do last several years. Its a crap shoot.

Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2008 11:08 pm
by cannondale27
You better check price again John. They went nuts.

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 12:33 am
by djslyde
Thank you so much. Who has the oil filters I will buy them. Paypal?? or credit card.

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:50 am
by Dachshund
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Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:51 am
by djslyde
What does BS stand for at the end of the battery? i found a battery ytx9 but no bs at the end.

Posted: Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:18 am
by Canniboomer
That would likley be another made-China imitation of the genuine stock Yuasa, and the same rating as our stock one -- They cannot copy the model number exactly, but they get sort of close. Also compare size and cca rating, just to avoid surprises.