R1150RT battery

ekoegel · 11-04-2009, 02:39 PM

Does anybody know the designation for the optima battery for the R1150RT or know of a lower cost alternative for the BMW battery?

dpilot · 11-04-2009, 03:55 PM

Odyessa PC680

JimV.

beemermyke · 11-04-2009, 05:13 PM

Yep, I just put a PC-680 in my R1150RS, and you can expect to pay around $120 for it. Under "emergency conditions" (had a road trip to the mountains coming up), my local Batteries Plus actually had one in stock. That one cost a few $$$ more. They must have seen the desperation on my face...

haughty · 11-04-2009, 05:27 PM

I have the optima, and believe me- at least for me... Its well worth the piece of mind (don't let that come back to bite me!)

bikerfish1100 · 11-04-2009, 06:52 PM

With their $20 coupon, you should have it at your door for about $125. not too shabby.
http://www.portablepower.com/odyssey...2042436f53b966

MrFrank · 11-04-2009, 08:49 PM

The Universal Battery from batteriesasap.com runs about 50 bucks.

GeneFreund · 11-07-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MrFrank

The Universal Battery from batteriesasap.com runs about 50 bucks.

Yes, and you can get a similar Powersonic from your local Batteries plus or similar vendor if you're desperate.

I did that and, at least with temps below 50 last fall, would very consistently find myself dealing with the ABS low voltage fault on my R1100RT - I think that these batteries - mainly designed for backup power operation (UPS, power failure lighting) seem to have too much voltage drop when cranking.

Maybe the 1150RT is more tolerant of this (different ABS system with the servos), but I have had much more consistent service with my PC680. Approaching a year now.

ekoegel · 11-07-2009, 12:11 PM

Thanks for the info and hotlinks to best price battery
Thats why I love the BMW MOA I can use your experiance (good and Bad) and save time, trouble and money.

Ed Koegel

MrFrank · 11-07-2009, 04:44 PM

I've had my Universal Battery for two years without any faults. Of course, it doesn't get very cold where I live.

11-04-2009, 02:39 PM	#1
ekoegel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: LaCrosse Wi. Posts: 4	R1150RT battery Does anybody know the designation for the optima battery for the R1150RT or know of a lower cost alternative for the BMW battery?

11-04-2009, 03:55 PM	#2
dpilot Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Souithern Ohio Posts: 23	R1150RT battery Odyessa PC680 JimV.

11-04-2009, 05:27 PM	#4
haughty Time traveler alien Wise Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Spring, Tx Posts: 63	I have the optima, and believe me- at least for me... Its well worth the piece of mind (don't let that come back to bite me!) __________________ Don't be afraid to say what you feel as those that mind don't matter and those that matter don't mind.. Dr. Suess

11-04-2009, 06:52 PM	#5
bikerfish1100 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Northern Front Range, CO Posts: 2,378	With their $20 coupon, you should have it at your door for about $125. not too shabby. http://www.portablepower.com/odyssey...2042436f53b966 __________________ Ride Safe, Ride Lots

11-04-2009, 08:49 PM	#6
MrFrank Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 658	The Universal Battery from batteriesasap.com runs about 50 bucks. __________________ Frank G. Hattiesburg, Mississippi 2004 R1150RT

11-04-2009, 05:13 PM	#3
beemermyke Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Richmond Hill, Georgia Posts: 68	Yep, I just put a PC-680 in my R1150RS, and you can expect to pay around $120 for it. Under "emergency conditions" (had a road trip to the mountains coming up), my local Batteries Plus actually had one in stock. That one cost a few $$$ more. They must have seen the desperation on my face...

11-07-2009, 12:11 PM	#8
ekoegel Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: LaCrosse Wi. Posts: 4	Thanks everyone Thanks for the info and hotlinks to best price battery Thats why I love the BMW MOA I can use your experiance (good and Bad) and save time, trouble and money. Ed Koegel

11-07-2009, 04:44 PM	#9
MrFrank Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 658	I've had my Universal Battery for two years without any faults. Of course, it doesn't get very cold where I live. __________________ Frank G. Hattiesburg, Mississippi 2004 R1150RT