New source for RE5 Battery

[write2paul90277]

Hi guys,

I've been away from the group for several years, so stop me if you've heard this one.

I found a new (to me) resource for batteries for our beloved RE5s:

Pep Boys!

They sell a lawn tractor battery that's the same as the WalMart EverStart U1R-7. It fits snugly and has 10 more amps than the EverStart.

Pep Boys markets the battery under the PROSTART name.

Look for "PROSTART Lawn & Garden battery" with these specs:

Group Size: UiR
SKU: 9073812
Part # I1R230PS

Amps: 285
Cold Cranking Amps: 230
RC Minutes: 25

If you can't find (or order) it through Pep Boys, the battery is distributed by Carrus Supply Corp., Wilmington, DE 19808

Thanks. Good to be back with the group.

Paul Wilcox
Redondo Beach, CA

76 RE5A

[RE5Gary]

Good to have you back Paul. Thanks for the tip on the battery. I will be needing one soon.

[riversidogs]

I looked at those bur decided on one from O'Reilly auto parts since it was a semi sealed type and vent tubes can be put on the sides.
www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/detail/SSB0/U1LUH/N0057.oap?ck=Search_N0057_-1_827&pt=N0057&ppt=C0218
Here is the page for it.
It is a 350 CCA which in our application should give a little more life. They also have a lower CCA for a little less money but stilled a sealed battery.

I hope this helps
Riversidogs

[martingt750]

He´re is another very good battery, its called the yellow brick :-):
Motobatt MBTX30U.
I have several Motobatt(eries) at my bikes (GT750, Ninja 500, GSXR1100). After a half year standstill, they start up immediately,
without any recharging in that period of time!
Greetings from Europe
Martin

[HGH 770N]

I have used a Lucas sealed 30 amp battery on my Re5 for 4 years now , i have used it lots to try and jump start my other Re5 and never put the battery on charge yet,( Touch wood )
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