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Title: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: carmine bonacci on April 29, 2015, 05:05:14 PM
I would like to buy a ODYSSEY battery  for my 2001 California Special. Doe any one know which model would  best fit on this specific bike? I mean is there one that would fit the space the best? Any help would be great
Carmine Bonacci
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: Guzzistajohn on April 29, 2015, 05:20:38 PM
I get mine @ Batteries Plus. Don't know if they are in Mi.????
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: carmine bonacci on April 29, 2015, 05:35:01 PM
Guzzistajohn Thanks I will check it out! But first I need to  determine which model odyssey battery  I need to buy?
Carmine
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: Guzzistajohn on April 29, 2015, 05:40:51 PM
I would like to buy a ODYSSEY battery  for my 2001 California Special. Doe any one know which model would  best fit on this specific bike? I mean is there one that would fit the space the best? Any help would be great
Carmine Bonacci

Pretty sure they can tell you. They did for a '80 cx100, 83 LMIII and a 06 Tiger <shrug>

The new batt was 1/2 the size, Harper's had a hold down bracket that works well. I use the extra space for a little compressor and tire plug kit.

By the way, you're old battery tender is not effective with the ODYSSEY, but you probably won't need it, I've had really good luck with'em. The CX pretty much sat in a cold garage all winter and fired right up.
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: Mark West on April 29, 2015, 06:01:47 PM
I believe the 925 is what they recommend but I had a PC545 (size for the V11 sports) in my 01 cal special. Takes up less space/weight and plenty of cranking power for the Valeo starter. You do have to work up some other kind of strap though.
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: gwb_mg on April 29, 2015, 06:04:15 PM
Contact Harper's, I put an Odyssey 680 in my son's '02 EV and it works fine.

http://www.harpermoto.com/main-data-base/electrical/batteries-and-battery-accessories.html
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: carmine bonacci on April 29, 2015, 06:16:42 PM
Guzzistajohn are you sure the Battery tender will not work? I have one hooked on my other bike with a  ODYSSEY battery?
Carmine
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: Guzzistajohn on April 29, 2015, 06:27:57 PM
Not according to my buds @ Batteries plus, I'm a regular there, I buy a bunch of batteries there for the equipment I sell/service. Don't tell me they were just trying to sell me a charger, because they GAVE it to me :) chances are your other batt doesn't need a charge anyway. The Odyssey charger IS nice it has a test feature that gives the battery checkup as it charges.

Here's Harper's holder downer thingy on my LMIII
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag65/guzzistajohn/batt%20001_zpstpfqmzge.jpg) (http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/guzzistajohn/media/batt%20001_zpstpfqmzge.jpg.html)
http://www.odysseybattery.com/ultimizer.aspx
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: yogidozer on April 29, 2015, 06:49:49 PM
http://www.batterymart.com/c-motorcycle-batteries.html?gclid=COyw-NrZnMUCFdgNgQodwI8Aww

http://www.batterymart.com/p-odyssey-pc925L-battery.html?Category_Code=moto-guzzi-stone-ev-1100cc-battery
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: Markcarovilli on April 29, 2015, 06:59:36 PM
PC-925-L is the one you want.  Check Batterymart.com for best pricing

Mark
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: Guzzistajohn on April 29, 2015, 07:14:14 PM
I like buying batteries local. if there's a warranty issue it makes for a much nicer fix.
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: gwb_mg on April 29, 2015, 07:28:16 PM
Not according to my buds @ Batteries plus, I'm a regular there, I buy a bunch of batteries there for the equipment I sell/service. Don't tell me they were just trying to sell me a charger, because they GAVE it to me :) chances are your other batt doesn't need a charge anyway. The Odyssey charger IS nice it has a test feature that gives the battery checkup as it charges.

Here's Harper's holder downer thingy on my LMIII
(http://i1299.photobucket.com/albums/ag65/guzzistajohn/batt%20001_zpstpfqmzge.jpg) (http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/guzzistajohn/media/batt%20001_zpstpfqmzge.jpg.html)
http://www.odysseybattery.com/ultimizer.aspx
I have been using the Battery Tender on my two Odyssey 680 batteries for almost six years with no ill effects.
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: rodekyll on April 30, 2015, 04:57:28 AM
I have to get my odyssey batteries shipped in.  I buy from Amazon.

The 680 is plenty for a valeo.  My kid's bmw R80 (bosch starter) has had a 680 in it for years.  I use a 925 in my Convert and a 1200 in the trike.  I don't think you can get bigger than a 925 in the standard tonti frame, and I had to toss the airbox to make it fit.
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: Nic in Western NYS on April 30, 2015, 05:45:32 AM
I wish you a successful ODYSSEY odyssey.
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: redrider on April 30, 2015, 06:27:05 AM
Others have used SEP for a supplier with good results.
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: Guzzistajohn on April 30, 2015, 06:34:58 AM
I just have a store a mile from home, I guess It would be a good idea to have one shipped in. excuuuuusssseeee me >:(
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: blackcat on April 30, 2015, 06:36:04 AM
Free shipping:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ODYSSEY-Batteries-PC925L-/381238858776?hash=item58c39b5418&vxp=mtr

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Odyssey-PC680-Battery-Replaces-51814-51913-2y-warr-/170884593956?hash=item27c983f924&vxp=mtr
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: rodekyll on April 30, 2015, 07:11:57 AM
They won't ship to me at all.  I boycott any business that won't ship outside the lower 48. 
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: Gootsz on April 30, 2015, 12:49:43 PM
batterymart ships to alaska
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: ogsurf on April 30, 2015, 01:39:09 PM
Harpers recommends the 680. I have one in my 2004 Titanium and it slides right in.
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: twhitaker on April 30, 2015, 02:19:58 PM
I put the 545 in my Cali simply because it is the same as the batteries in the other two bikes.
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: Curtis Harper on April 30, 2015, 04:49:38 PM
Harper's ships to Alaska
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: rodekyll on April 30, 2015, 05:21:49 PM


Amazon shipped my last odyssey for free.
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: dl.allen on April 30, 2015, 09:05:30 PM
I have heard lots of reports that the batter tender brands does not work.

I have a cheap Walmart 2 amp trickle charger and it works great on my Odyssey
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: earemike on May 01, 2015, 09:15:42 AM
I'm running 3 PC 545 Metal Jackets with no issue
Title: Re: ODYSSEY battery search
Post by: Charles in Lake Charles on May 01, 2015, 09:26:07 AM
BatteryMart often has specials plus you get discount offers if you sign up for their e-mail.