Curious ?s on battery & LoJack

[MandyJo98]

Hi there, Im pretty new to this but I have a question regarding the battery. I have an 05 Yamaha FZ6 and Im looking for a new battery.. been calling around and I seem to get price ranges from $100-$150.. But then I found one online for $69. Was wondering if it's just the name Im buying or does is last longer with certain brands??

Next question.. Im interested in installing LoJack and stopped by a store today and they quoted me about $900! Was wondering if anyone has gotten it installed and how much??

Thanks again guys!

 

[SovietRobot]

I'm sure lojack would be easy to find and disable if someone were to steal your bike. Unlike a car there's not many places to hide it and all of them are accessable with an allen wrench.

Spend the money on a good alarm, heavy chains and disc locks instead. Then practice good judgement when parking/storing your bike.

As far as the batteries, anything of the same type will work, even a walmart battery should be fine. Yuasa seem to be the most popular, but they're pretty expensive.

 

[wolfc70]

First off, :welcome: to the Forum!!!!

I would not use a lojack on a bike, for the reasons stated above. A good alarm and a disk lock are pretty effective.

As for batteries, I have been satisfied with WestCo batteries.

www.westcobattery.com

I have also used the Dennis Kirk replacements, and those seem fine too. A decent sealed MF type battery will be in the $80-120 range.

 

[MandyJo98]

Thanks! Just finished ordering a battery from Westco! Thanks again :steve: