Apex battery
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- Gashog
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Apex battery
Anyone use one of these Apex APX24HL-BS-IGEL batteries? Found them at https://www.apexbattery.com/honda-gl100 ... -1977.html for $44.88. Just curious if someone knows if they are any good or not. They look pretty-haha Have a built in battery tester.
- BlueThunder
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Re: Apex battery
I only use AGM batteries in my bikes. No experience with Apex but AGMs are the only way to go.
...Brian
2014 CTX1300 Deluxe - BlackThunder aka Predator
1977 GL1000 - Ox
2014 CTX1300 Deluxe - BlackThunder aka Predator
1977 GL1000 - Ox
- Gashog
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Re: Apex battery
According to the website, these are AGM batteries.
"The 1977 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing Motorcycle Battery is a premium high-quality rechargeable Super Maintenance-Free Sealed Lead Acid Absorbed Glass Mat (SLA/AGM) battery designed by Apex Battery in the USA and manufactured to meet and exceed any OEM specs and performance at factory-direct prices."
"The 1977 Honda GL1000 Gold Wing Motorcycle Battery is a premium high-quality rechargeable Super Maintenance-Free Sealed Lead Acid Absorbed Glass Mat (SLA/AGM) battery designed by Apex Battery in the USA and manufactured to meet and exceed any OEM specs and performance at factory-direct prices."
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Re: Apex battery
Like I said... I only use AGM batteries but have no experience with Apex batteries.
...Brian
2014 CTX1300 Deluxe - BlackThunder aka Predator
1977 GL1000 - Ox
2014 CTX1300 Deluxe - BlackThunder aka Predator
1977 GL1000 - Ox
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Re: Apex battery
hey, for that price ya really can't go too far wrong.
I've spent as much as 3 times that on a LiFePo4 battery. but they're now starting to come down a bit in price and I've seen 'em for $99. and for the CCA they have, they're worth it to me.
keep us posted if you try one of these APEX batteries.
I've spent as much as 3 times that on a LiFePo4 battery. but they're now starting to come down a bit in price and I've seen 'em for $99. and for the CCA they have, they're worth it to me.
keep us posted if you try one of these APEX batteries.
sorta bulldogged custom 1978 GL1000 - "geekster"
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
H2G2=42
A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein
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full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
H2G2=42
A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein
The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Re: Apex battery
Most times you get what you pay for.heraldhamster wrote:hey, for that price ya really can't go too far wrong.
I've spent as much as 3 times that on a LiFePo4 battery. but they're now starting to come down a bit in price and I've seen 'em for $99. and for the CCA they have, they're worth it to me.
keep us posted if you try one of these APEX batteries.
How do they produce, sell a battery and make a profit at that price?
I looked at the page and saw that they are on sale, $30 off.
Trying to delete stock?
78 GL1000 Original Owner 131k
- gltriker
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Re: Apex battery
SnoBrdr wrote:Most times you get what you pay for.heraldhamster wrote:hey, for that price ya really can't go too far wrong.
I've spent as much as 3 times that on a LiFePo4 battery. but they're now starting to come down a bit in price and I've seen 'em for $99. and for the CCA they have, they're worth it to me.
keep us posted if you try one of these APEX batteries.
How do they produce, sell a battery and make a profit at that price?
I looked at the page and saw that they are on sale, $30 off.
Trying to delete stock?
I posed that question to an on-line chat customer care person at Apex. Here is the conversation.
(Chat started)
Apex HelpHello! Can I help you with anything?
You — Please update your info
no. just looking.
Elena joined the chat
ElenaGood morning, let me know if you need any help.
You — Please update your info
Actually, is this YTX24HL-BS Battery an old stock item? A member in our GoldWing club is considering purchasing one, but we are wondering why this AGM battery has been price reduced by $30.
Elenayeah we've the lowest price in the market
We also have a 1 year warranty on all our batteries since they are brand new
Anyway...She then offered to take an order via telephone call, but I don't need one right now.
Cliff (74yrs )
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
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Re: Apex battery
But she didn't answer your question.gltriker wrote:SnoBrdr wrote:Most times you get what you pay for.heraldhamster wrote:hey, for that price ya really can't go too far wrong.
I've spent as much as 3 times that on a LiFePo4 battery. but they're now starting to come down a bit in price and I've seen 'em for $99. and for the CCA they have, they're worth it to me.
keep us posted if you try one of these APEX batteries.
How do they produce, sell a battery and make a profit at that price?
I looked at the page and saw that they are on sale, $30 off.
Trying to delete stock?
I posed that question to an on-line chat customer care person at Apex. Here is the conversation.
(Chat started)
Apex HelpHello! Can I help you with anything?
You — Please update your info
no. just looking.
Elena joined the chat
ElenaGood morning, let me know if you need any help.
You — Please update your info
Actually, is this YTX24HL-BS Battery an old stock item? A member in our GoldWing club is considering purchasing one, but we are wondering why this AGM battery has been price reduced by $30.
Elenayeah we've the lowest price in the market
We also have a 1 year warranty on all our batteries since they are brand new
Anyway...She then offered to take an order via telephone call, but I don't need one right now.
True they are probably the lowest price but why?
$30 off their regular prices is quite a reduction.
78 GL1000 Original Owner 131k
- gltriker
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Re: Apex battery
OK, you are correct, SnoBrdr.
Your turn!
Your turn!
Cliff (74yrs )
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
- CYBORG
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Re: Apex battery
Someone needs to throw some money at this, do a long term test, and report back. Everything else is speculation
1978 custom GL1000
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
1977 custom with 1200 engine
1985 gl1200
- robin1731
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Re: Apex battery
CYBORG wrote:Someone needs to throw some money at this, do a long term test, and report back. Everything else is speculation
yup
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1976 Goldwing Super Sport
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
1985 Honda Elite
1976 KZ900 Dragbike
1992 ZX7 Dragbike (KZ900 style motor w/NOS)
and a rotation of various purchases
Randakk approved Carb Rebuilder
- Gashog
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Re: Apex battery
Sounds like it's up to me. I will step up and buy one. Take one for the team-haha
- BlueThunder
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Re: Apex battery
You guys do realize that the "chats" are AI bots? You aren't talking to a real person which explains why questions are not really answered.SnoBrdr wrote:But she didn't answer your question.
...Brian
2014 CTX1300 Deluxe - BlackThunder aka Predator
1977 GL1000 - Ox
2014 CTX1300 Deluxe - BlackThunder aka Predator
1977 GL1000 - Ox
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Re: Apex battery
I've chatted with several real persons.BlueThunder wrote:You guys do realize that the "chats" are AI bots? You aren't talking to a real person which explains why questions are not really answered.SnoBrdr wrote:But she didn't answer your question.
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- gltriker
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Re: Apex battery
atta boy!Gashog wrote:Sounds like it's up to me. I will step up and buy one. Take one for the team-haha
Cliff (74yrs )
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
Keep your eyes and ears open and you'll learn something new, everyday.
New users please visit our "Shop Talk" for common tips and help: <---jdvorchak
http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/page/ST
^^^^^^^click up here^^^^^
RE: a thorough fuel tank cleaning
"And your carbs will thank you. They no longer live down stream from a sewage plant." -gregforesi
"Can't see the paint when your looking thru the handlebars..........." -Oldewing
"I'd rather Ride than Shine" -RAT Me Too!!
Cliff
'75 GL1000 home built trike; http://www.ngwclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=39996
October,2017 BOTM https://nakedgoldwingsclub.com/forum/page/Welcome
previous rides:
1953 H-D Servi-car, naked, 1969-1978 (serial#53G1559 committed to memory!)
1980 CB900 Custom (triked) 1997-2003 .... R.I.P.
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