Aftermarket batteries, ah rating, gel vs. agm

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Aftermarket batteries, ah rating, gel vs. agm

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I'm looking for an aftermarket battery for my 2011 R1200rt. I found a Bikemaster that fits but the AH is 16 or 17 instead of 19 as per manual specs. Will this be a problem? Any suggestions re Gel vs. AGM or manufacturers/retailers? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Roger.
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rogervk wrote:I found a Bikemaster that fits.
Which one, http://online.fliphtml5.com/lxnd/cjbv/#p=22, they offer four for the RT, http://bikemaster.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=51913
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Highly recommend a Motobatt.
I think the part no is MB51814.
AGM 22AH
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rogervk wrote:I found a Bikemaster that fits but the AH is 16 or 17 instead of 19 as per manual specs.
BikeMaster do a conventional battery with a capacity of 19, http://bikemaster.com/conventional-battery-6730.html
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Bikemaster seem to be US based only.  Their gel batteries cost more than an OEM one. You wouldn't believe the damage a lead acid battery can do if it spills.
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The BikeMaster TruGel Battery costs $167.95, http://bikemaster.com/trugel-battery-5142.html

The BMW OEM one costs $190.61, http://www.sierrabmwonline.com/product_ ... 19as-p-371
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$168 is £131. Same price just about as an OEM.  Do we know where he is.  I assumed UK.
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My guess is the US, "BikeMaster is distributed exclusively in North America by Tucker Rocky Distribution".

The BikeMaster battery has a 2 year warranty, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fZ4u1LAY0_0
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I wasn't sure as his first post was all about an Optimate and he types (English)
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Optimate are available in the US.

One of US will be correct, the suspense is killing me.
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Now if Steinar made it impossible to register without adding your location life would be much easier
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No, that wouldn't be half as much fun.

Both Rodger's posts were made at 03:00.

The forum clock is set GMT + 1 hour.

Now back to the batteries, this thread on replacement batteries may be of interest, https://1200rt.com/viewtopic.php?t=5
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