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wpginterceptor
10-23-2012, 09:31 PM
What kind of battery do I need for my Big red? volts amps??

badass350x
10-23-2012, 09:40 PM
Just look in the manual real quick and it well tell yeah! Or just run to a auto parts store and they can tell you...

honda200x1987
10-23-2012, 09:40 PM
My 1984 200ES BIG RED uses a 12volt battery all the ATC's do but you need the correct one for your model for fitment, like here on eBay---> But you can prob get better deals http://www.ebay.com/itm/Yuasa-YuMicron-Battery-82-84-Fits-Honda-ATC200-BIG-RED-/390485681971?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item5aeac2a733&vxp=mtr

tri again
10-24-2012, 07:29 AM
most autoparts and even walmart has a book with batteries listed.
you just need the year and model of your machine.

Ebay had 2 for the price of one with free shipping.

It's really nice to be able to get to the connectors so try to get the right one.

What trike you got?

kb0nly
10-24-2012, 09:16 AM
What year is it? The 84 200ES uses a bit of an oddball battery, its taller than the ones i was able to find in wal-mart, i was about to make a spacer to put in the bottom of the battery box to use a shorter battery and still have it held down by the battery clamp but then i found a local farm and fleet (aka runnings) store had the correct battery as it was also used in a few other pieces of lawn equipment.

Beware if you buy one of these batteries off ebay, some of them sell the battery without the acid pack and you have to go get battery acid somewhere locally. Auto parts stores can usually sell you a bottle or even fill a battery you brought in dry but its just an added expense. Also make sure you have a slow charger to put in that initial charge, i like to use an automatic charger/maintainer for powersports/lawn care equipment. It can even be left on the battery all the time to maintain it. A low slow charge the first time along with correct filling will give you a long lasting battery.

JasonB
10-24-2012, 12:05 PM
i went on ebay and searched. I picked up a battery for my GF's 87 250sx for like 37$ shipped. right battery and has held a solid charge for the last 5 months of very little use. Off brand though. meh