I got the Gman Battery--so far so good

[LadyC]

I got the Gman Battery. It is a TIGHT fit in the battery box--so I looped some cotton string around it so I have a hand hold for if I ever need to pull it out. I also had to loosen the gas tank a bit to get the battery past the seat flange.

So far it is working GREAT. I will post from time to time to let you know how it is keeping up.

We decided on this battery since there is NO ELECTRIC ACCESS to the carport (which is on the back side of our multi unit condo building) which means impossible to trickle charge. We are limited in places to trickle charge a battery when we take it out of the bike since it is recommended not to do indoors according to the charger documentation. We used the front porch taking a chance on someone walking up and stealing the charger--but we can only use this during fair weather since it is not a covered porch. I know it is just a worn out battery, but we decided to invest to have a longer lasting battery. I think my Gorrilla Alarm draws quite a bit of power--and this may be discharging my battery at a slightly faster rate.

[womper]

cool...
which gman did you get?

i'll be looking for a new battery soon and this one might do the trick for my purpose (spare battery )

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by LadyC

I got the Gman Battery.

We are limited in places to trickle charge a battery when we take it out of the bike since it is recommended not to do indoors according to the charger documentation.

So, exactly what is a Gman Battery?
Is it supposed to be better than a stock battery somehow?

The bit about not charging a battery indoors does NOT apply to a sealed battery.

And the bottom line is, yes your alarm system will draw down ANY battery you put in the bike.......if you leave the alarm activated for long periods of time without running the bike or charging the battery.

Many folks in your situation have found interesting ways to get an extension cord out to the bike. Since the charger only needs to be connected for a few hours (6-8 ), it can be done in the daylight when things are less likely to "walk away".

[LadyC]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

So, exactly what is a Gman Battery?
Is it supposed to be better than a stock battery somehow?

Please see GMan Industries | Built By Bikers For Bikers PC535 for your Suzuki Burgman 650

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

Many folks in your situation have found interesting ways to get an extension cord out to the bike. Since the charger only needs to be connected for a few hours (6-8 ), it can be done in the daylight when things are less likely to "walk away".

Hmmm... considering we live in a middle second story unit on our 3 story building, I would need an extension cord to reach over 100 yards plus leaving a charger well out of eyesight and earshot in a heavily traveled area...
Here is a google map of our complex with a street view not too far from where my bike is at.

[cyclesinct]

Wow, that is one expensive battery!

[05HDRAM]

Ok, the title of this post is very misleading. It is an Oddyssey Dry cell, not a GMan. The Dry cells are expensive, but they are much better than a standard battery. Since a standard cycle battery lasts a few years (more with regular use or trickle charging), I am not sure it is worth the extra $.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by LadyC

Hmmm... considering we live in a middle second story unit on our 3 story building,

OK, I give up.

I hope it works out for you better than a sealed gelcel at something like half the price......and it probably will. I'm just highly skeptical of "marketing hype".

Get back to us in 10 years or so and gloat over how good your battery held up!

[womper]

$120 expensive? little chrome pieces on our bikes cost more and it'd for decoration... heh

if it truely does what it says it does, i'd think it would be more of an investment.. i don't think $120 is outragous for a battery, as long as it does what it says it does...

[LadyC]

Originally Posted by 05HDRAM

Ok, the title of this post is very misleading. It is an Oddyssey Dry cell, not a GMan. The Dry cells are expensive, but they are much better than a standard battery. Since a standard cycle battery lasts a few years (more with regular use or trickle charging), I am not sure it is worth the extra $.

Actually Gman is accurate since it is a modified Oddysey with permission of Oddysey to do so. An actual Oddysey would not FIT in the M50 or several of the other bikes that the GMan has been MODIFIED to fit into. Therefore, not misleading--especially since the link I referred to outright says the Gman battery is a MODIFIED Oddysey.

One of the guys on the Volusia boards said he actually modified an Oddysey battery himself, but said he would've bought a GMan if it had been available at the time.

BTW I will be posting about battery life so in 2011 check back for the 3 year post, 2013 for the 5 year post, 2016 for the 8 year post, etc.

[05HDRAM]

If you are going to keep your bike for 8 years, give us a report. I know I won't be hanging onto mine that long.

It is not a Gman battery. They may have modified it, but it is still an Oddessey. My guess is they shaved down the housing, which is not really much of a modification. Anyway, it is still a good battery.

[cyclesinct]

I guess if I couldn't use a charger it wouldn't be too expensive, especially if it lasts as long as it says it will.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by 05HDRAM

It is not a Gman battery. They may have modified it, but it is still an Oddessey.

And you keep harping on this.......why??
If one wants that exact battery, you have to get it from Gman and not Oddessey.
It says Oddessey prominently all over the Gman web site.

[05HDRAM]

Originally Posted by Easy Rider

And you keep harping on this.......why??
If one wants that exact battery, you have to get it from Gman and not Oddessey.
It says Oddessey prominently all over the Gman web site.

Sorry Easy, guess we'll just start another straight pipe thread and see how many times you post.

If everyone on this board modified something they did not make, there would be thousands of brands out there. I've dropped it, sorry I made a second post.

[Mario]

popcorn any one

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by 05HDRAM

Sorry Easy, guess we'll just start another straight pipe thread and see how many times you post.

Most of the time there are several going on and I post in almost NONE of them. But go ahead, take a few whacks if it makes you feel better.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by Mario

popcorn any one

Oh STOP.

[05HDRAM]

No, I'm not looking to start anything. I already apologized for the 2nd post.

[DrBob]

Oddessy batteries are great. The difference with the GMan batteries is that he bolts on the correct terminals where needed, and shaves down the battery case to make it fit. If you do this yourself, it voids the warrantee, but because Gary's work is approved by the manufacturer the warrantee is still valid.

But with that said, I don't have one in any of my bikes. Mine don't sit, and three have been upgraded with better stators, so I don;t have any battery life problems.

[GMan]

Originally Posted by LadyC

Actually Gman is accurate since it is a modified Oddysey with permission of Oddysey to do so. An actual Oddysey would not FIT in the M50 or several of the other bikes that the GMan has been MODIFIED to fit into. Therefore, not misleading--especially since the link I referred to outright says the Gman battery is a MODIFIED Oddysey.

One of the guys on the Volusia boards said he actually modified an Oddysey battery himself, but said he would've bought a GMan if it had been available at the time.

BTW I will be posting about battery life so in 2011 check back for the 3 year post, 2013 for the 5 year post, 2016 for the 8 year post, etc.

I appreciate your purchase and support for our 'GBat' which is officially what we like to call it. We have thousands of these batteries in many of the Suzuki models and some Kawasaki's.

You have held your ground well.........send some Reddinbauckers to those watching and don't forget to charge admission.

...and if you ever need to ask questions drop me a note. We like to help when ever possible.