I was wondering how long a stock type battery usually lasts? At first I did not use a battery tender, and after several batteries put the tender on it hopefully to increase life. I have never gotten more than say 18 months, even when hooked up to the battery tender when I didnt or couldnt ride for more than two weeks. I rode the bike yesterday, with no signs of trouble. Suited up this morning went to start the bike, waited for the fuel pump to kick off, and only got two turns of the starter before everything went dead. I hooked it up to the battery tender anyways, when I got home, the tender led was green. tried to start it didn't even blink the headlights. I am assuming that the battery has lost the ability to hold enough amps. are there better longer lasting batteries than stock from the dealer? I'm not too concerned with the weight of it, it is just getting lame replacing batteries since they are so easy to get to.
Thanks Chris