Selling my beautiful, slightly used 2018 Gold Wing DCT Tour, 4423 miles, Ardent Red, Garmin Zumo, Onboard Navi, Phone Holder, Ultimate Seat, Corbin extended saddle bag lids. Original seat and saddlebag lids included. Perfect condition, always indoors, never dropped. Back and shoulder issues encouraging the sale since I bought a new Mustang GT. Still have the R1200RT to trailer to rallies. Clear title in hand, average NADA without extras ($18,270). Asking $18K. Elliot 706-897-4373 (NE GA), call or PM for more info.

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I agree, not all batteries will last forever. Just like a cycle or auto, some have less troubles than others, and not always the same brand and model. But, the more we can do to help to eliminate the problems, such like using a Battery Tender when not using the bike or car will help to prolong the life.

I bought a 2014 F150 when it was 3 yr old and 35,000 miles, so it was not driven a whole lot. It now has about 80,000 miles and is 10 yr old. The last time I had it serviced, they questioned me, as it is the original battery by the serial number and date code. And, it still tested with very good amps. They said that seemed little long for the life in that type of vehicle.

I do put a Battery Tender on it when I think it is going to sit for more than a few days, but I still don't know about the first three years of its life. And, an automotive battery to last that long is still good.

But, now that I brag about it, it may not start tomorrow.

A lot of how long a battery will last, is how you take care of the battery. I bought a new 2002 Honda ST1100 in Dec, 2001. I always kept a Battery Tender on it during long periods of not riding. It is easy to hook up, once you install the battery connections and have the plug hanging on the side of the bike. When we were in Las Vegas at the Cycle Expo in Oct, 2018, I talked to a Rep at the Yuasa Battery Booth. I asked him how long a Yuasa Battery will last that came in an ST1100 that I bought in Dec, 2001.
He looked at me like it was a trick question. I then told him that it was the original and he was amazed, being it was over 17 years old, and it still starts the bike with no problems.
He then suggested for me to take photos of the battery serial number as well as the bike VIN and a few other things and send to him.
Yuasa sent me a new battery and a Yuasa battery charger similar to the Battery Tender brand, but it also has hook ups for 2 batteries. I also had to sign some forms so that they could use my information for promotion purposes, showing that the Yuasa battery will last a long time if properly taken care of.
I have 6 Battery Tenders that I use on bikes, garden tractors and cars, when they sit for long periods. They are much better than your normal charger, as they do not continually put a high charge into the battery.
That is just one example that I gave about use of a Battery Tender to extend the life of a battery when in storage, or just sitting for a few weeks. Since I have been using Battery Tenders, my batteries last many years.

I had a similar experience with Yuasa. However my problem was their batteries not lasting very long (2 years max). They also sent me a new battery but told me to always use their battery tender when not riding.
I plug in the battery tender after every ride.
Last Spring the battery went dead leaving me stranded after (guess what) 2years of use! -JEP-


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A lot of how long a battery will last, is how you take care of the battery. I bought a new 2002 Honda ST1100 in Dec, 2001. I always kept a Battery Tender on it during long periods of not riding. It is easy to hook up, once you install the battery connections and have the plug hanging on the side of the bike. When we were in Las Vegas at the Cycle Expo in Oct, 2018, I talked to a Rep at the Yuasa Battery Booth. I asked him how long a Yuasa Battery will last that came in an ST1100 that I bought in Dec, 2001.
He looked at me like it was a trick question. I then told him that it was the original and he was amazed, being it was over 17 years old, and it still starts the bike with no problems.
He then suggested for me to take photos of the battery serial number as well as the bike VIN and a few other things and send to him.
Yuasa sent me a new battery and a Yuasa battery charger similar to the Battery Tender brand, but it also has hook ups for 2 batteries. I also had to sign some forms so that they could use my information for promotion purposes, showing that the Yuasa battery will last a long time if properly taken care of.
I have 6 Battery Tenders that I use on bikes, garden tractors and cars, when they sit for long periods. They are much better than your normal charger, as they do not continually put a high charge into the battery.
That is just one example that I gave about use of a Battery Tender to extend the life of a battery when in storage, or just sitting for a few weeks. Since I have been using Battery Tenders, my batteries last many years.