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TSWH4CockcooBird
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Jun 9 2025, 08:36 AM, updated 2 months ago
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I am looking for YTZ6V and YTZ10.
Searching online returned wide gap in pricing despite what appears to be same brand/model.
Example YTZ6V can range from RM50 to RM120 for same brand/model.
YTZ10 can cost more than my car battery.
Any idea why the price gap and where can I reliably source these batteries?
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TSWH4CockcooBird
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Jun 9 2025, 09:23 AM
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QUOTE(jaycee1 @ Jun 9 2025, 09:03 AM) If you are considering a lithium battery, bear in mind it does have pros and cons so it may not be suitable for all situations. Glad to explain if you guys want to know why.
Ironically stock batteries doesn't last long for me. My bike usually left unused for 1-3 months. Usually I return to find the voltage below 9v and will have it charged up before firing up the bike. Thought about lithium (LiFePo4 to be specific) but our standard charging system might not output the right voltage to charge it. Please share your experience This post has been edited by WH4CockcooBird: Jun 9 2025, 09:24 AM
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TSWH4CockcooBird
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Jun 9 2025, 01:31 PM
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QUOTE(mADmAN @ Jun 9 2025, 10:44 AM) This isnt a battery issue man...this is a user issue...if u know ur bike is unused for 2 weeks or more u should really remove the terminals from the battery. Any battery u use will drain with that kinda non usage. There are systems in ur bike that still requires some low amounts of power when the bike is off...like ur clock..internal memory for ur settings, mileage etc.. This is same for any vehicle...starting the bike/car at least once a week for 5-10 mins is more than enough to keep the battery alive. Also helps to keep ur internals lubricated. I have installed a 2-way USB charger and it's working like a charm everytime I come back to charge the battery with my power bank. Yes I am not prepared to open up the battery that's well hidden in my scooter to unplug it, and come home to reconnect it before I can use.
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TSWH4CockcooBird
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Jun 9 2025, 01:33 PM
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QUOTE(yhsiau @ Jun 9 2025, 12:36 PM) 1 more thing.. if u plan to buy Yuasa YTZ battery, plz open the box & chk the DOM. Some shops has "over idling" (>8 mth) stock which can lead to shorter usage life span. Thanks for the info. Guess I will have to ride around to find the battery.
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TSWH4CockcooBird
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Jun 9 2025, 01:35 PM
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QUOTE(jaycee1 @ Jun 9 2025, 09:51 AM) Motorcycle Lithium batteries are built with BMS that is specifically designed with a bike charging system. That said, here are the pros and cons. Cons Equivalent Lithiums typically only have 1/2 the reserve capacity of same "sized" AGM. This is because lithium battery manufacturers follow the CCA of regular AGM to "size" the battery. My new lithium ytx14zt is 76whr, while the factory AGM is at 144whr. So read the specs carefully. Not good in cold weather (does not apply to us, see below) Can explode and catch fire spontaneously (hehehehehe.... especially charged when very cold) Lithiums need a short warm up to wake up (by turning on ACC and lights) before operating below freezing temperature. This is what I noticed too. It negate the purpose of leaving it unused for long period of time with slow drain from bike's electronics (e.g. alarm) even when bike is off.
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TSWH4CockcooBird
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Jun 9 2025, 01:57 PM
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QUOTE(mADmAN @ Jun 9 2025, 01:54 PM) maybe install a battery cut off switch at a more convenient location. the constant draining of the battery like that and recharging it can also reduce lifespan significantly This issue is happening on all my vehicles.
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TSWH4CockcooBird
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Jun 9 2025, 02:34 PM
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QUOTE(jaycee1 @ Jun 9 2025, 02:30 PM) so its user problem . hahahahahahahahaha I would do what madmen suggests. Install an inline cut off switch. But then again you will loose the alarm. Not intend to install the cutoff. Gonna leave it as a problem
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TSWH4CockcooBird
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Jun 21 2025, 02:15 PM
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QUOTE(jaycee1 @ Jun 21 2025, 11:15 AM) FWIW, dont charge a big phone or anything big, without the bike running. a big device like my 13200mah phone can drain a moto battery real quick. Your 13200mah phone looks like a good candidate to reverse charge bike battery too using a 2 way USB charger btw, what phone is that?
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TSWH4CockcooBird
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Oct 5 2025, 10:24 AM
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I installed this 2-way USB charger and use it to charger / tender my battery with a power bank. Scooter with plenty difficult to remove fairing is pain for DIY therefore gone for this solution. 
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TSWH4CockcooBird
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Oct 6 2025, 10:25 PM
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QUOTE(JustForFun @ Oct 6 2025, 06:26 PM) Is this connected directly to the battery (not switched off when the bike is off)? Yes. Had to connect direct to battery, and the ACC line. When ACC is off, it will charge the bike's battery. When ACC is on, it will provide power to your equipment via the USB port. I found my Android phone charging the bike's battery when I first plug it in with ACC off
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TSWH4CockcooBird
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Oct 6 2025, 10:28 PM
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QUOTE(alexei @ Oct 6 2025, 07:46 PM) I bought from Taobao. Also available on Aliexpress: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10050083314..._origin_prod%3A
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TSWH4CockcooBird
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Oct 8 2025, 10:01 PM
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QUOTE(alexei @ Oct 7 2025, 01:11 PM) thanks I copied the link to show the wiring diagram, and did not check it was the correct link there's a module, and uses ACC power to switch between modes, so it protects the battery Correct about the ACC which is the main reason I pick this one over the more expensive Chigee brand. Chigee brand pushing out high price items trying to be Xiaomi of motorbike accessories, but I found them to be overly marketed to push price up. The two way charger of Chigee uses auto volt sensing and not the sure fire ACC to control the direction of charging.
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TSWH4CockcooBird
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Oct 22 2025, 01:09 PM
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QUOTE(jaycee1 @ Oct 22 2025, 09:44 AM) Just an update on my Dynavolt LFP battery. Started to see some voltage drop on start up. Still cranks good. Let's see how much longer this lasts. It's been like what? Only 6 months? The NK seems to eat battery. No one can get batteries to last over 2 years. Too much active always on electronics I think. Thanks for the input. Was pondering if LFP can last longer than normal. Seems like same same.
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