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I am in need of replacing my battery. The last one I bought was a Duralast Gold AGM from Auto Zone. It is not quite a year old and won't hold a charge. I called to check on warranty and only 3 month. Just curious what other members are using and how long they last.

With this cold snap, I noticed yesterday that the battery on my grizzly was a little weak. even clicked a few times before I got it to start. I'm thinking of picking up a batter tender/ trickle charger so was wondering what people use to keep their ATV battery charged up. I was looking at these on amazon. They both have good reviews. or this one Kind of like this one because if the accessory plug

I'm hoping someone can help me diagnose my 2008 King Quad 450 no start A couple days ago, after running for a few hours at low speeds (2-3mph wiping weeds), seat got hot, motor started to stumble, and we turned it off. Gave it a few minutes to cool down, turned on key, dash flickered, then lit up, I tried to start, but it did not turn over, dash died like the battery was dead. Quad acted like it was overheated, but I noticed a lot of heat coming from battery area. Checked battery voltage, showing 10.5 volts. I had something similar happen last year, and it ended up being the regulator/rectifier. It killed the battery that time too. So, this time I pulled the battery, it stayed quite warm for over an hour. Put it on trickle overnight. Next day it showed over 12 volts. Took it to advance auto and had it tested. Bad cell. Bought new battery. Installed new battery. Now when trying to start, it seems normal, turns over, and begins to start, but immediately dies. I have ordered a new regulator/rectifier that will get here tomorrow. But today, I pulled the regulator and tested it according to the service manual. Ran a diode test using my multi-meter between all the pins on the regulator. They were all within range according to the service manual. Unplugged stator, and tested it. Showing 1.9 ohms between all pins. This is out of range. Should be .1-1.0 according to manual. However, I have a brand new spare stator, and that one also reads 1.9 ohms. I'm guessing my multi-meter is the problem? Used a paper clip to jump pins and put the dash into "dealer mode". Shows C00. No codes. Last time the regulator failed, I was able to remove the negative battery cable and do a leak test with the multi-meter. I observed a voltage leak, and when I unplugged the regulator, it would stop leaking. This made it clear to me that the regulator was the problem. This time, no voltage leak. Also, last time the regulator failed, it would still run fine with a new battery, it just wouldn't charge. Now it won't stay running for more than a second. I'm thinking this could be something else. Any ideas?

I just installed a new battery and I am getting no power at all. tested the ignition switch, fuse behind airbox, and connection terminals and they are all fine. any ideas. there are also 2 connections by the battery that are not plugged in and i dont know what they go to. in the pictures i know i dont have the negative hooked up.

Replaced battery, relay and starter. Turns over and starts part of the time and other times just rapid clicking. IMG_2753.MOV

Hello everyone, My Suzuki LT185 didn't come with a battery from the factory (no electric start). I was wondering if I would need to add a battery if I wanted to install some of those light bars/pods or should I just wire it in to the headlight switch? Will the generator be able to put out enough juice to run the light bar? Also, is it normal for the headlight to get dim at idle, then brighter when driving? Never had a quad before with just a generator. Thanks!

Got a 04 Sportsman 500 that wasnt running- owner said it needed a stater and a new battery. It ran rough (been sitting out in the weather for a while). A friend and I started by adding a new battery and it would start barely with the choke and his hand over the air-filter. I decided to install the new battery in the holder on the side. we had it on the rack because the old on was still in the bike. I tried to be nifty by turning the battery to put the terminals in an easier spot to get to, but forgot to reverse the cables too. In a sentence, I reversed the positive and negative on the battery like a dummy. When we discovered my mistake and corrected it, we turned on the bike, but the display did not light up and the key did not turn on the starter. jumping the solenoid worked the starter, so we thought the solenoid just burned up when I reversed the pos and neg... new solenoid and no difference. what have I burned up? Also, the shifter does not seem to do anything in the trans. it slides back and forth like its stripped in the trans. any help would be appreciated!! I think the biggest issue right now is the electrical.

Hey yo quadsters, I have a question regarding CCA in batteries. My ATV is cold natured and it will start with my generic battery that's in it, (don't ask me now what battery I have in it cuz I'm at work,) but when I hook up an external battery storage unit (Beatit 1200Amps QDSP 1200A Peak 16500mAh 12V Portable Car Lithium Jump Starter) for quick jumps it fires so much faster. Which by the way is a bad as* accessory to have around. I keep the battery in the quad fully charged all the time. My question to the pros is how much difference does the CCA of a battery contribute to the quicker start?

Installed new battery was told that’s what was wrong when hit start button I hear 1 click then nothing? Can the battery just not have enough amps to crank the starter the first time ? I trickle charged it overnight thought it was enough!

The battery box on my machine kind of fell apart and I was wondering if this has happened to anyone else and what they did to rebuild the box.

Diagnostics - Bad Voltage Regulator (2007 Arctic Cat 700 EFI) In this video, Jonathan investigates a client's observation that he has had to replace the battery every 2 years on his 2007 Arctic Cat 700. Watch the video to follow Jonathan's diagnostic process. Thanks for watching! Resurgence Small Engine Inc.

I have a 2010 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 when I turn the ignition key to the opposition the accessory still stays on and create a draw on the battery can anyone help

I am in need of a battery for 1997 Yamaha Big Bear 4x4 350cc. I would like to buy a battery from an online store. Local batteries see be $50 more for me. If anyone has any online store recommendations please let me know. Also i have searched around online to see which battery has best reviews and it seems as Yuasa is the battery people indicate is best, followed by Motorcross and Throtle X. Any one know about the scorpion batteries from batterystuff? I would like the best cheapest battery. Any suggestions would be great thanks.

What's up you quad crazy people!!! I got a 2011 Honda 500 foreman that keeps a dead battery replace the battery checked it to see if it was changing and it is can't find out what pulling it down any suggestions!

Hello all, I am still a little green when it comes to Atvs so please be gentle. I was charging my battery to take the machine out for a test spin I thought I put it on a trickle charge and ended up putting it on a fast charge! Came back out to the garage to find it smoking not to bad with still I could see it steaming coming out the top. I looked and saw a little water on the bottom where the battery was sitting. I took the battery off the charger fast and let it cool down. Question is did I wreck this battery it looks the same, the water and stuff is still inside? Do I just buy a new one or could or should I even try to charge this one again? Thanks in advance Monster

Tried searching the forum to no avail. I remember reading something about a kit to hook to your battery that has wires hanging out for easy access to charge it. Anyone know the actual description and brand names for these things?

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Heres one for all you poor folks like me. My battery got to where it wouldn't take a charge or start my quad. I read a blog on using Alum from McCormick for pickling. Alum & distilled water is all it takes besides cleaning out the old acid with baking soda and water. I can't belive it worked but it did. It took adding a little more alum till I got the mix right so far I've made about seven starts.

When i bought 2 suzuki quadrunners the guy gave me a new battery he said it was a couple years old but the acid had not been added so i'am wondering if it is still good seens the acid isn't in it yet Sent from my SGH-T989 using Tapatalk 2

Hi All, I have 1993 YAMAHA KODIAK YFM400 I have a problem that the battery fully discharged this happened the second time. the first time it happens I fund out that the wire of rectifier/regulator was disconnected,I connected the wire and replace the battery with a new one. the second time was last Friday after I already went out a week before and everything was fine,I checked before went out that the charging voltage was O.K. it was about 13.5Vdc and battery voltage was O.K. 12.5Vdc then when I was up hill the ATV was very hot it shut down in the middle,I was able to pull start it and continue. my questions are : 1.is their any connection between the motor hot and the battery shorted? maybe the rectifier/regulator is shorting or the A.C. magneto? but I could continue to ride 2.what do I need to check? what can I do in order to prevent it to happen again. Thanks in advanced Oren

Hey guys I have to replace my battery on my Sportsman soon and I was wondering if there is a better battery for winching other than the stock OEM battery. I was also looking at getting a battery charger that will keep the battery charged while the bike is in storage. What do you guys use?

Ok I'm new here and with my ATV. Can someone give me a step by step on how to get the battery out of Polaris 500 sportsman 2008. I must be missing something as I can't see a hole big enough to get it out.

Fort Worth, Texas (October 29, 2008) – BikeMaster a Leading PowerSports brand released an All-New State-of-the-Art Battery Charger for all PowerSport customer needs. The release comes just in time for the cold weather months. The new ChargeMaster 365TD completes a fulline of BikeMaster battery chargers. This exciting product is now available from your local PowerSports dealers, through Tucker Rocky Distributing. Use our dealer locator on our consumer web-site www.PowerSportRider.com, to find the nearest dealer. Suggested ChargeMaster 365TD • Triple mode, 7 stage charger • Assesses battery connection polarity • Analyzes and diagnoses battery condition • Recovers mildly and/or heavily discharged batteries • Bulk charges batteries quickly • Monitors voltage retention and battery condition • Maintains battery with low current if the voltage drops below a set limit • Extra long cables for ease of use • Secure-grip alligator clips • Weatherproof fuse holder • Permanent connectors with weatherproof cap • 3 Charge rates: MOTORCYCLES (600ma), CARS /BOATS (3600ma) & BOOST (for AGM batteries and cold weather charging) • Suitable for AGM batteries that require a higher charge voltage • Especially useful for charging batteries in freezing weather. • Backlit LCD display for use in low light conditions • Displays real-time charging rate, including voltage and amperage • Designed to be connected for months or even years at a time (winter storage) • Battery condition monitor indicates if the battery is able to hold a charge or is in need of replacement. • Wall bracket and extra long cables for convenient garage use • The ChargeMaster 365TD is suitable for all 12V battery types up to 130Ah including: Gel, MF and lead acid Suggested Retail Price $89.95 More...