Author Topic: 2002 B-12 battery size (Read 8480 times)

oremike · « **on:** December 25, 2006, 11:40:15 AM »

I'm thinking of upgradeing my battery to a Optumus or Westco battery. Neither list the B-12, both list the B-6. Are the B-12 and B-6 batterys the same size?
Thanks,
Mike M.

Dragbike · « **Reply #1 on:** December 25, 2006, 12:53:34 PM »

Ron Ayers on line microfiche says no, but they do have a "What does this fit" look up option on their web page. This is the 1200s part number and what it fits.
Partnumber 33610-17E10 , YTX12-BS BATTERY, fits 31 models:
Bike Frame
Suzuki DL650 V-STROM 2004 (K4) BATTERY
Suzuki DL650 V-STROM 2005 (K5) BATTERY
Suzuki GSF1200 BANDIT 2001 (K1) BATTERY
Suzuki GSF1200 BANDIT 2002 (K2) BATTERY
Suzuki GSF1200 BANDIT 2003 (K3) BATTERY
Suzuki GSF1200 BANDIT 2004 (K4) BATTERY
Suzuki GSF1200S BANDIT 2001 (K1) BATTERY
Suzuki GSF1200S BANDIT 2002 (K2) BATTERY
Suzuki GSF1200S BANDIT 2003 (K3) BATTERY
Suzuki GSF1200S BANDIT 2004 (K4) BATTERY
Suzuki GSF1200S BANDIT 1997 (V) BATTERY
Suzuki GSF1200S BANDIT 1998 (W) BATTERY
Suzuki GSF1200S BANDIT 1999 (X) BATTERY
Suzuki GSF1200S BANDIT 2000 (Y) BATTERY
Suzuki GSF1200SA BANDIT 1997 (V) BATTERY
Suzuki GSX-R1100W 1993 (P) BATTERY
Suzuki GSX-R1100W 1994 (R) BATTERY
Suzuki GSX-R1100W 1995 (S) BATTERY
Suzuki GSX-R1100W 1996 (T) BATTERY
Suzuki GSX-R1100W 1997 (V) BATTERY
Suzuki GSX-R1100W 1998 (W) BATTERY
Suzuki LT-F250 OZARK 2002 (K2) BATTERY
Suzuki LT-F250 OZARK 2003 (K3) BATTERY
Suzuki LT-F250 OZARK 2004 (K4) BATTERY
Suzuki LT-F250 OZARK 2005 (K5) BATTERY
Suzuki SV650 2003 (K3) BATTERY
Suzuki SV650 2004 (K4) BATTERY
Suzuki SV650 2005 (K5) BATTERY
Suzuki SV650S 2003 (K3) BATTERY
Suzuki SV650S 2004 (K4) BATTERY
Suzuki SV650S 2005 (K5) BATTERY
Hope this helps
Brent

PaulVS · « **Reply #2 on:** December 25, 2006, 04:34:55 PM »

Quote from: "oremike"

I'm thinking of upgradeing my battery to a Optumus or Westco battery. Neither list the B-12, both list the B-6. Are the B-12 and B-6 batterys the same size?
Thanks,
Mike M.

No... their different.

B12 = YTX12-BS
B6 = YTX9-BS

oremike · « **Reply #3 on:** December 25, 2006, 09:06:55 PM »

thanks gents, next question, has anyone found a non suzuki aplication AGM type battery that will fit a B-12?
Mike M.

PaulVS · « **Reply #4 on:** December 25, 2006, 10:07:17 PM »

Quote from: "oremike"

thanks gents, next question, has anyone found a non suzuki aplication AGM type battery that will fit a B-12?
Mike M.

Just about anywhere... model YTX12-BS

Ebay, Wal-Mart, most auto-parts stores.

oremike · « **Reply #5 on:** December 26, 2006, 02:50:44 AM »

Are you sure the stock battery is an AGM type battery, not a sealed lead-acid?

I did find a cross referance to the Westco 12V12-B. Turns out the new sv 650s use the same battery as the B-12. Found a listing that way.
Mike M

Red01 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 26, 2006, 04:00:44 AM »

The stock Yuasa YTX12-BS is a AGM battery. All of Yuasa's (current) maintenance-free batteries are AGM according to their web site.

Also, according to their web site, there are a LOT of bikes and several quads and even a few Honda scooters that use the same battery as the B12.

http://www.yuasabatteries.com/motorcycle.asp

oremike · « **Reply #7 on:** December 26, 2006, 01:53:20 PM »

Hmmm, ok. Let me back up then and discribe what I'm trying to fix on my B-12. My battery seems weak, won't roll my motor over when it's below about 40 degrees, when I sit at a stop light with my turn signal and electric vest on my headlight blinks with the turn signal, I know that means my rpm's are too low for the altanator to charge the battery so I'm looking for a battery with more reserve and cold cranking amps. Wonder if I wire the low beam thru a relay so my headlight doesn't come on untill my motor is running if that will help the cold starting? I have one of those 65 watt silverstar low beams, wonder if I should go to a lower watt bulb? A better battery seemed like an easy fix, but mayby I'm on the wrong track. The reason I started looking at the electrical system is I want to add a pair of 35 watt Trail Tec lights to use as cornering lights.
Mike M.

Dragbike · « **Reply #8 on:** December 26, 2006, 10:47:25 PM »

AAAHHHHHHHHHH, more will be revealed! Yea sounds like you have a lot going on there. I would say the vest is the killer. HEAT=Direct Short, I don't know all of the spec's of the vest but I would say that would be the biggest prob. and it sounds like you do a lot stop and go riding. I think Stormi (miss spell?) had some info on upgraded charging systems. I would also look at the Yuasa web site
http://www.yuasabatteries.com/motorcycle.asp
and look for a physical size (big or small) that will give you more cranking amps.
If I remember right I saw some high cranking batteries. That were a bit smaller... then check it to make sure connections (side-top-left-right) will be alright for you as far as if the cables will reach OK. I have a "bigger" battery in my 2001 and I cannot put my tool/hoedown tray back in the bike.
See Ya
Brent