Motobatt - MBTX 12U. Any good ?

[Sircular]

Hi all. Has anyone out there in land , had, or has fitted a "Motobatt MBTX 12 U " ( which is the recommended upgrade for a ) to their B' Bird ? I've read a few reviews, ( both pro's & con's ) & would love to hear other owners opinions on this brand of battery. I' m thinking of getting one myself, to replace a knackered Yauasa. Thanks, kind regards, Len W. ( Sircular )

[MaXX2]

Don't know anything about that make Len, so wouldn't dream of bad-mouthing them.

Without being invited to, I would perhaps say though, that batteries are one of those things where saving cash may not be a good way to save cash! Yuasa are still the best out there that I know of. I only say that because Yuasa are OEM to the 'bird and at one point, I had 2 batteries, both well over a decade old and as good as new (Yes OB... really ).

Some things are worth a gamble. If a cheap chain goes... replace it. If cheap brake pads are crap... replace them. If some make of HID unit doesn't do it for you... swap it. If a cheap battery goes though ... call the AA and an ambulance, coz you'll be at a cafe, on yoru own, in the arse end of nowhere and nothing will be working.










The ambulance being for when you kick the shit out of youself, remembering this post

[Sircular]

Hi Maxx 2. Don't know if you've googled "motobatt mbtx 12u", but they retail at between £45 & £50 online. So they're not cheap. They're manufactured in china for the american power sports market. and with 14 a/h, plus about 220 c.c.a.(cold cranking amps), should be more than able to handle the Bird's engine & electrics. On the motobatt website, they are the recommended upgrade for a . (Have a look) All I wanted to know is, has any members got, or had one of these "motobatt" batteries. & what they think of it ! Coz I'm seriously looking to get one. Thanks, kind regards, Len W. (Sircular)

[MaXX2]

Not trying to put you off in the least Len, it's always good to have these things tied and tested by a trusted source. Go where the urge takes you. Without even looking, I'm sure the website is truly epic (they all are after all), but I've no idea what the batteries are actually like.

Certainly the difference in price between them and Yuasa is quite small, so the decision is all yours to make... and let us know how you get on

[Sircular]

Hi All, Right, Recieved my new "Motobatt MBTX 12U" Battery, & had it on my `Bird about a month now. and I can highly reccomend this brand of battery. It has four posts, two poz & two neg` so you can fit it in any orientation. Great for adding extra electrics like heated grips or extra lights etc`without disturbing the poz` to the solenoid or the neg` to engine. Starts first time, every time. I tend to hook it up to my "Oxford oximiser" when the bike`s not being used for a few days. But i`m sure it (the Battery) doesn`t really need it. So, I can`t reccomend this battery highly enough. and would advise any rider who needs to get a replacement battery, to get one of these. One other thing - anyone know where I can get a battery strap ? Thanks. Stay upright, Len W. (Sircular)

[Tazcbr1100xx]

My opinion, for what it's worth - not much usually - is that a month isn't that long to be able to fully test and 'recommend' anything which is designed and intended to last for a bloody long time If you still have it up and running in 10 years time and you still recommend it, then maybe I'll buy one as the Yuasa I have on at the moment should be about ready for changing by then

[Mad Badger]

Fer what it's worth. I've had a Motobatt gel battery on my Ducati 900SS for the last two years. The poor old gal don't get much use and spends most of the time in the garage. I used to get through Yuasa batteries on a regular basis and they always went flat and died. So, thought I'd give Motobatt a try and I have to admit it has been very impressive. The current OEM item on my is still going strong, probably because of regular use but as soon as it's time to buy a new one, I'll be buying a Motobatt for her too. Hope that helps?

Cheers

Phil.

[Sircular]

Thanks for the positive info` about your "Motobatt" battery, Phil. I`d Just like to let you all know, I used my "motobatt" the other day to start a car, that hasn`t been started for about a year.(A mazda MX5) A guy who`s bought it, wanted to see the engine running, & (She who must be obayed,was out with our car) the only other battery was on my . So I took it off the bike, hooked it up to the mazda, & it done the job ! Cheers, Len w. (Sircular)