2020 Honda Mokey 125cc battery any good

[joekingcorvette]

My almost 4 1/2 year old battery on my Honda Monkey died yesterday. I searched high and low and couldn't find one for a decent price in my area. I kept it on a battery tender when not in use therefore I obtained a pretty decent life out of it. I bought a new one for $19 and it will be delivered today. I made a mistake and bought a 3.0AH battery instead of a 3.7AH battery. The CCA is 80 on the new one instead of 65 (which is what the original battery had). Will this work ok or should I return it to Amazon and get the 3.7AH battery?

 

[hemitom]

It will work ! will have a little less grunt on extended cranking situations.

 

[atikovi]

No kick start on these? Can't they be push or roll started down a hill?

 

[eljefino]

You'll be fine. Make sure it's in there tight, not rattling around.

 

[joekingcorvette]

No kick start on these? Can't they be push or roll started down a hill?

No kick start but I believe it will push start. I am just waiting to get the new battery.

 

[joekingcorvette]

It will work ! will have a little less grunt on extended cranking situations.

Ok thanks a lot. I will use it then and for $19.99 I figured it should last a while.

 

[Paco Pena]

Hard to beat Yuasa. There is a good reason they are spendy. I have one made in July 2004 still going at around 75%. A tender is your friend in the off season.

Paco

 

[Oillover]

Hard to beat Yuasa. There is a good reason they are spendy. I have one made in July 2004 still going at around 75%. A tender is your friend in the off season.

+1
Like OP, most folks dno't realize how important a tender is (during the off season).
I have a battery on my BMW that's almost 10 years old. Also starts without a hitch.

 

[joekingcorvette]

I always use tenders on everything in the off season.

 

[Dave9]

Can't you just wind a rubber band around the rear wheel so all you have to do to start it is to back up a bit when you park?

Kidding aside, considering it's fairly new, and the battery so small to decrease conversion cost, I would look into converting it to LiFePO4, and not have to bother with replacement or a battery tender for a long time.