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Scooters - 125 to 300 => Yager GT 200i => Topic started by: PassedByAScooter on May 17, 2013, 09:13:45 PM

Title: Yager GT200i Battery Replacement
Post by: PassedByAScooter on May 17, 2013, 09:13:45 PM: Good Day All!
The battery in my Yager can no longer hold any juice. I have to replace it.
Has anyone had to replace their battery? If so, which kind did you buy? I know the battery says gt12a-bs, but how does that translate over to another battery? I'm not even close to mechanical, so I'm unfamiliar with batteries; however, I've seen a couple on Amazon when I search purely for GT12a-BS:

http://www.amazon.com/Yuasa-YUAM6212B-YT12B-BS-Battery/dp/B003CKFP5K/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1368824938&sr=1-2&keywords=gt12a-bs (http://www.amazon.com/Yuasa-YUAM6212B-YT12B-BS-Battery/dp/B003CKFP5K/ref=sr_1_2?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1368824938&sr=1-2&keywords=gt12a-bs)

and

http://www.amazon.com/YUASA-YTX14-BS-Maintenance-Free-Battery/dp/B000WJX4BQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1368824938&sr=1-3&keywords=gt12a-bs (http://www.amazon.com/YUASA-YTX14-BS-Maintenance-Free-Battery/dp/B000WJX4BQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1368824938&sr=1-3&keywords=gt12a-bs)

Would either of these work as a quality replacement to my non-quality, stock battery? ;D

Thank you for any and all replies!

Happy riding!

PBAS
Title: Re: Yager GT200i Battery Replacement
Post by: MassScoot on May 17, 2013, 10:36:36 PM: Yuasa is the standard. I would go with it. I like Scorpion batteries as well, but seems like there's is only a few bucks cheaper here:

http://www.batterystuff.com/powersports-batteries/sYT12B-4.html (http://www.batterystuff.com/powersports-batteries/sYT12B-4.html)
Title: Re: Yager GT200i Battery Replacement
Post by: MotoRandy123 on May 17, 2013, 10:56:13 PM: Well this Scorpion is closer and has 1/2 amp more capacity at 10AH.

http://www.batterystuff.com/powersports-batteries/sYT12A-BS.html (http://www.batterystuff.com/powersports-batteries/sYT12A-BS.html)

I wonder when they started cheating on the specs? It used to be a
GT12A-BS was 12 AH...
Title: Re: Yager GT200i Battery Replacement
Post by: MassScoot on May 17, 2013, 11:15:17 PM: Quote from: MotoRandy123 on May 17, 2013, 10:56:13 PM
Well this Scorpion is closer and has 1/2 amp more capacity at 10AH.

http://www.batterystuff.com/powersports-batteries/sYT12A-BS.html (http://www.batterystuff.com/powersports-batteries/sYT12A-BS.html)

I wonder when they started cheating on the specs? It used to be a
GT12A-BS was 12 AH...

MotoRandy: Good eye brother! I just did a quick copy & paste of his Yuasa SKU# Scorpion batteries are excellent & they are reasonable price wise. I had one in my TGB Key West & it lasted 5+ years after I sold her.
Title: Re: Yager GT200i Battery Replacement
Post by: Vivo on May 18, 2013, 02:47:02 AM: Get the biggest and most powerful that will fit your battery compartment... I know I did and am a one happy fellow.... ;)
Title: Re: Yager GT200i Battery Replacement
Post by: PassedByAScooter on May 19, 2013, 01:28:51 AM: Thanks for the replies everyone! My purchasing will be done tomorrow evening.

PBAS
Title: Re: Yager GT200i Battery Replacement
Post by: eakins on June 02, 2016, 10:13:50 PM: Quote from: MotoRandy123 on May 17, 2013, 10:56:13 PM
Well this Scorpion is closer and has 1/2 amp more capacity at 10AH.

http://www.batterystuff.com/powersports-batteries/sYT12A-BS.html (http://www.batterystuff.com/powersports-batteries/sYT12A-BS.html)

I wonder when they started cheating on the specs? It used to be a
GT12A-BS was 12 AH...

Same battery cheaper price.
Sold by the mfg on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YT12A-BS-Scorpion-12v-175-CCA-AGM-Scooter-/291675183896 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/YT12A-BS-Scorpion-12v-175-CCA-AGM-Scooter-/291675183896)
Title: Re: Yager GT200i Battery Replacement
Post by: eakins on June 15, 2016, 06:09:15 PM: Quote from: eakins on June 02, 2016, 10:13:50 PM
Same battery cheaper price.
Sold by the mfg on ebay.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/YT12A-BS-Scorpion-12v-175-CCA-AGM-Scooter-/291675183896 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/YT12A-BS-Scorpion-12v-175-CCA-AGM-Scooter-/291675183896)

Just installed this exact battery. Shipped fast and fits great.
Bike starts strong and fast now. Battery came fully charged.
Title: Re: Yager GT200i Battery Replacement
Post by: eakins on September 01, 2016, 09:36:10 PM: Quote from: eakins on June 15, 2016, 06:09:15 PM
Just installed this exact battery. Shipped fast and fits great.
Bike starts strong and fast now. Battery came fully charged.

I did inquire about a warranty on my battery as it says 1 yr on website but the Z marketing company sells them cheap on ebay and give NO warranty. Buyer be aware when buying if it has a warranty of not.
Buying a Yuasa or Motobatt next time around!
Title: Re: Yager GT200i Battery Replacement
Post by: eakins on November 22, 2016, 05:43:16 PM: I've given up using junk Chinese (ebay brand, Scorpion etc.) as I've now had problems with those in other machines too.
I will still use Motobatt AGM in a pinch and Deka AGM for sure (when the size is available) , but after talking with alot of techs Yuasa AGM is THE only way to go given the option.

Yuasa YT12a-BS is by far the best battery for this scoot.
Amazon says it does not fit but it will
http://amzn.to/2gH0Qn3 (http://amzn.to/2gH0Qn3)