The Yamaha TW200 Thread... - Page 205

Spud Rider · 12-19-2012, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by GapRunr

There are a couple of "Sealed" batteries that fit. The YTZ7-S is factory sealed. The Yuasa branded battery of this model is about $120 MSRP. The one linked above at Battery Stuff seems decent at $84 if it truly is made in Japan...

Motocross builds batteries for Yuasu in the United States of America. My Motocross battery is very well built, and has served me flawlessly for tens of thousands of miles. You might enjoy reading the information at the following link.

http://www.batterystuff.com/kb/frequ...motocross.html

Spud

frog13 · 12-19-2012, 07:50 PM

Man, thanks for the quick responses.....I wasn't aware that Yuasa had a "house brand" type of battery out there.As usual you folks come through!.

Spud Rider · 12-19-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by frog13

Man, thanks for the quick responses.....I wasn't aware that Yuasa had a "house brand" type of battery out there.As usual you folks come through!.

You're welcome, Frog.

You won't go wrong buying a Motocross battery; it's a Yuasu battery at a much lower price.

Spud

GapRunr · 12-19-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Spud Rider

Motocross builds batteries for Yuasu in the United States of America.
Spud

The Motocross battery in the link above at Battery Stuff's website says "Made in Japan" right on the case. Yuasa does make batteries in the USA, but this is limited to certain batteries. From their web site "Most of the large capacity Powersports batteries are manufactured in our Laureldale, PA plant. All other Powersports batteries are produced in a Yuasa state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in various countries throughout the world."

Yuasa batteries found in Harley's, Victory's, custom choppers, etc. are all made in the USA and are stamped as such on the side of the battery. Bikes built in Japan get batteries built in Japan. Bikes built in Taiwan get batteries built in Taiwan. When I order a YIX30L-BS for a Road King, it says Made in USA right on the battery. If I order a Yuasa for a DR650 or a TW200, it was made in Japan or Taiwan. There are a few exceptions where a japanese bike gets a US made battery. It's usually a larger battery, like a Gold Wing and some of the larger ATV's that Honda used to make in Marysville, as well as any other brand of ATV, JetSki, UTV, etc. that happens to share the same battery size as a larger powersports vehicle with a US made battery.

I agree with you that the Motocross batteries are a great price for what appears to be a Yuasa clone. I was just making sure that the requester was aware that it is not US made, and has a lower charge capacity. It may work, but it isn't a direct replacement. For $15 less you can get a direct replacement with a warranty that is twice as long.

Yooper_Bob · 12-20-2012, 07:54 AM

I put the following battery in 'da wife's TW200 about 3 years ago...its still going strong. You can tell the replacement battery has more cranking power. Plus, it was a bit smaller. I used some foam to pad the battery box around it.

http://www.batteryplex.com/motorcycles.cfm/m/PT7B-4

MrBracket · 12-20-2012, 02:13 PM

Don't forget the Shorai battery.....

http://www.procycle.us/bikepages/tw200.html#electrical

Smaller, lighter, more power, and comes with the foam to take up the extra space in the battery box!!

frog13 · 12-21-2012, 05:50 PM

When I bought my TW200 from a dealer it had a Chinese battery...".bike" something or other?. I was curious when I got home to see what battery was in my new ride. Glad I checked.It had press-on type cell covers and a bit of fluid had leaked out onto the battery case just from the road drive home.I just can't get myself to put in a Chinese battery.Not because of what I found under the seat,it is my opinion that the Chinese electronic goodies are not up to par quite yet?.I know folks are going to chime in and commence to clubbin. I'll stick with U.S.A. or Japan batteries.
I do appreciate the info though folks.

afc1261 · 12-24-2012, 12:23 PM

My oldest son stepped up and took over my current dirtbike so I'm in the market for a T-Dub in San Antonio, Texas. Does anyone know of a cream puff of T-Dub in Texas so I can avoid a dealership? I'm looking forward to the purchase!

thumpism · 12-24-2012, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by afc1261

My oldest son stepped up and took over my current dirtbike so I'm in the market for a T-Dub in San Antonio, Texas. Does anyone know of a cream puff of T-Dub in Texas so I can avoid a dealership? I'm looking forward to the purchase!

Found this one in San Marcos on CL but the the ad is oldish. Worth a try. Good luck.
http://sanmarcos.craigslist.org/mcy/3404497067.html

Farther south:
http://mcallen.en.craigslist.org/mcy/3401328400.html

MrBracket · 12-24-2012, 03:56 PM

Just got mine back on the road....

I have a build thread for it over on tw200forum

kubiak · 12-24-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBracket

Just got mine back on the road....

I have a build thread for it over on tw200forum

super nice tw!

Old White Truck · 12-24-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MrBracket

Just got mine back on the road....

NICEEEE! The Yellowjacket.

Great job on the decals also. What is the emblem on the cowling?

I miss the red seat though :)

frog13 · 12-25-2012, 07:51 PM

As others have said....nice paint job!...I really like the flat black look.

lrppcer · 12-25-2012, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Old White Truck

What is the emblem on the cowling?

Seriously?! The symbol = Autobot, good guys from the Transformers toys/movies. Bike is obviously inspired by "Bumble Bee". Btw, love it!

Dyno · 12-26-2012, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by lrppcer

Seriously?! The symbol = Autobot, good guys from the Transformers toys/movies. Bike is obviously inspired by "Bumble Bee". Btw, love it!

Careful there, Junior. Someone's gonna bust loose with a "Whippersnapper" any moment now!

12-20-2012, 02:13 PM	#3066
MrBracket Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Oregon Oddometer: 231	Don't forget the Shorai battery..... http://www.procycle.us/bikepages/tw200.html#electrical Smaller, lighter, more power, and comes with the foam to take up the extra space in the battery box!! __________________ You've got a friend in the Bracket Business! http://www.moto-mule.com http://www.facebook.com/MotoMule 2010 Husaberg FX450 - Currently set up as a Super Moto. 2011 Husaberg FS570 - My version of an Adventure Bike! 1994 Yamaha TW200 - Just plain fun!

12-24-2012, 12:23 PM	#3068
afc1261 Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Boerne, Texas Oddometer: 106	I'm hooked. I have to have a TW200. My oldest son stepped up and took over my current dirtbike so I'm in the market for a T-Dub in San Antonio, Texas. Does anyone know of a cream puff of T-Dub in Texas so I can avoid a dealership? I'm looking forward to the purchase!

12-24-2012, 03:56 PM	#3070
MrBracket Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2009 Location: Springfield, Oregon Oddometer: 231	Just got mine back on the road.... I have a build thread for it over on tw200forum __________________ You've got a friend in the Bracket Business! http://www.moto-mule.com http://www.facebook.com/MotoMule 2010 Husaberg FX450 - Currently set up as a Super Moto. 2011 Husaberg FS570 - My version of an Adventure Bike! 1994 Yamaha TW200 - Just plain fun!

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12-19-2012, 07:50 PM	#3062
frog13 Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: SW Ohio Oddometer: 999	Man, thanks for the quick responses.....I wasn't aware that Yuasa had a "house brand" type of battery out there.As usual you folks come through!.

12-20-2012, 07:54 AM	#3065
Yooper_Bob Beastly Adventurer Joined: Aug 2005 Location: Da UP, eh! (Michigan) Oddometer: 1,952	I put the following battery in 'da wife's TW200 about 3 years ago...its still going strong. You can tell the replacement battery has more cranking power. Plus, it was a bit smaller. I used some foam to pad the battery box around it. http://www.batteryplex.com/motorcycles.cfm/m/PT7B-4

12-21-2012, 05:50 PM	#3067
frog13 Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: SW Ohio Oddometer: 999	When I bought my TW200 from a dealer it had a Chinese battery...".bike" something or other?. I was curious when I got home to see what battery was in my new ride. Glad I checked.It had press-on type cell covers and a bit of fluid had leaked out onto the battery case just from the road drive home.I just can't get myself to put in a Chinese battery.Not because of what I found under the seat,it is my opinion that the Chinese electronic goodies are not up to par quite yet?.I know folks are going to chime in and commence to clubbin. I'll stick with U.S.A. or Japan batteries. I do appreciate the info though folks.

12-25-2012, 07:51 PM	#3073
frog13 Studly Adventurer Joined: Feb 2007 Location: SW Ohio Oddometer: 999	As others have said....nice paint job!...I really like the flat black look.