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Maintenance & Repair => Electrical => Topic started by: Wallace12R on July 03, 2015, 09:40:19 AM

Title: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Wallace12R on July 03, 2015, 09:40:19 AM
As I've had the luxury of working from home for the last 5 years and haven't ridden the bike for that long either, I'm looking at possibly recommissioning the Ninja for commuting purposes once again.

What batteries can you recommend that aren't going to cost a small fortune?


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Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Green_Ninja on July 03, 2015, 09:47:45 AM
Can't go wrong with Varta or Yuasa
Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Carbon_ZX6R on July 03, 2015, 09:56:04 AM
what battery does it use? ytx bs*** etc etc?
Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Wallace12R on July 03, 2015, 09:56:15 AM

Quote from: Green_Ninja on July 03, 2015, 09:47:45 AM
Can't go wrong with Varta or Yuasa

Thanks Ian, I've not really taking much interest in bikes over the last 5 years other than watching the racing so I'm starting to feel like a complete novice again. I'm sure there will be plenty of other questions about how to bring the bike back to life.


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Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Carbon_ZX6R on July 03, 2015, 10:01:14 AM
get one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Powerline-Nano-Gel-Upgrade-Battery-KAWASAKI-ZX-12-R-Ninja-00-07-YTX14-BS-/251437709432?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a8adaf878

ive used them for years and they hold there charge a dam sight better than some much more expensive battery's I've had

you wont have a problem with them
Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Wallace12R on July 03, 2015, 10:05:24 AM

Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on July 03, 2015, 10:01:14 AM
get one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Powerline-Nano-Gel-Upgrade-Battery-KAWASAKI-ZX-12-R-Ninja-00-07-YTX14-BS-/251437709432?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a8adaf878

ive used them for years and they hold there charge a dam sight better than some much more expensive battery's I've had

you wont have a problem with them

I did have a quick look at those but they seemed to cheap to me, I seem to remember a battery for the 12 being somewhere in the region of £80-£90.


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Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Carbon_ZX6R on July 03, 2015, 10:11:21 AM
Quote from: Wallace12R on July 03, 2015, 10:05:24 AM

Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on July 03, 2015, 10:01:14 AM
get one of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Powerline-Nano-Gel-Upgrade-Battery-KAWASAKI-ZX-12-R-Ninja-00-07-YTX14-BS-/251437709432?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3a8adaf878

ive used them for years and they hold there charge a dam sight better than some much more expensive battery's I've had

you wont have a problem with them

I did have a quick look at those but they seemed to cheap to me, I seem to remember a battery for the 12 being somewhere in the region of £80-£90.


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honestly don't be put off by the price the build quality is brilliant and I use various models of that brand in different bikes and have never had so much as a discharged battery , had one in a cbr 125 and it still started after being stood for 12 months....
Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Dom1 on July 03, 2015, 10:11:56 AM
MotoBatt are good.
Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Jonesy on July 03, 2015, 10:35:54 AM
 :afro:

Welcome back WALLY!

Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: PJ on July 03, 2015, 02:36:45 PM
Exide are fine too :-)

http://www.batterymegastore.co.uk/product/YTX14-BS+-lpt-Exide-rpt-/
Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Carbon_ZX6R on July 03, 2015, 04:11:32 PM
if the one I posted caused a problem id happily reimburse you that's how much I rate them!
Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Jonesy on July 03, 2015, 10:08:17 PM
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on July 03, 2015, 04:11:32 PM
if the one I posted caused a problem id happily reimburse you that's how much I rate them!

You don't half talk some bollocks! As if you'd give him any money back!
Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Carbon_ZX6R on July 03, 2015, 10:15:57 PM
If I recommended something to someone and they got it on my say so yes I would , I wouldn't have someone out of pocket because of me , not for that amount anyway
Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Tiiimmmaaayyyy on July 04, 2015, 08:31:36 AM
Quote from: Jonesy on July 03, 2015, 10:08:17 PM
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on July 03, 2015, 04:11:32 PM
if the one I posted caused a problem id happily reimburse you that's how much I rate them!

You don't half talk some bollocks! As if you'd give him any money back!

Have you just worked that out!  :rofl:
Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Wallace12R on July 04, 2015, 09:15:30 AM

Quote from: Jonesy on July 03, 2015, 10:35:54 AM
:afro:

Welcome back WALLY!

Alright Mark, it's been a while mate I hope all is fine and dandy with you?

Carbon, I'll hold you to that lol

Thanks for the recommendations people.


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Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Carbon_ZX6R on July 04, 2015, 12:56:17 PM
Quote from: Wallace12R on July 04, 2015, 09:15:30 AM

Quote from: Jonesy on July 03, 2015, 10:35:54 AM
:afro:

Welcome back WALLY!

Alright Mark, it's been a while mate I hope all is fine and dandy with you?

Carbon, I'll hold you to that lol

Thanks for the recommendations people.


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You going for the one I recommended then?
Title: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Wallace12R on July 04, 2015, 08:41:50 PM
Quote from: Carbon_ZX6R on July 04, 2015, 12:56:17 PMYou going for the one I recommended then?

I'm not going for anything at the moment, I'm just looking at how much it's going to cost me to bring the bike out of retirement in the event that I'll no longer be working from home and need to use it for transport again.


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Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Carbon_ZX6R on July 04, 2015, 08:46:20 PM
remember to treat her to some top  notch fluids!! she will thank you for it!
Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Wallace12R on July 04, 2015, 08:49:09 PM
She? It's a ZX12R, a 1/4 tonne lump of metal and plastic not a bloody woman!


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Title: Re: 2001 ZX12R Battery
Post by: Carbon_ZX6R on July 04, 2015, 08:53:02 PM
Quote from: Wallace12R on July 04, 2015, 08:49:09 PM
She? It's a ZX12R, a 1/4 tonne lump of metal and plastic not a bloody woman!


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pffffft shes just a big girl!