New Battery Already.

[noshow]

I have a year old Honda Forza with 12.000 Ks on the clock. I have just been told by the Honda garage that I need a new battery at a cost of 3.700 Bts.

 

Can any Forza owners tell me if this is normal, or am I just unlucky?

 

I can buy a new battery for my truck for much less and could last me about three years, so why is a Forza battery so expensive?

[WetWilly]

Honda garage, or Honda stealership?

[Scumbag]

I wouldn't buy one until you see signs that it is dying. You will know when it is. Don't buy a new battery from a car maker.

[Lok Jit]

In this heat your Lucky to get 12000 KM on a Battery no matter the make/model of the Bike

[rollingstonedan]

I had to get a new battery for my focus after about a year. I didn't believe them at first but after looking online they don't do too well in the sun.

 

 

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[Lok Jit]

Many Aftermarket Batterys just as good as the Original that last as long for much less money

[Encora]

Most batteries here are crap!

 

I used to get minimum 3 years out of car bats in NZ.

 

Here, at least 6 batts in 8 years....

[ingo67]

If you've had trouble starting then you may need a need battery, if not, and its just on the advice of the garage, leave it alone.

3700 bht seems very steep for a scooter battery, even if it is a large scooter. Most scooter batteries are around 500 bht max.

I'm sure you can purchase cheaper.

[tj916]

Honda dealerships are obliged by their contract to sell OEM ( original equipment manufacturer) parts.

 

Just like tyres and other consumables they will charge like a raging bull.

 

Shop around my friend, your patience will be rewarded.

[Scumbag]

Most batteries here are crap!

 

I used to get minimum 3 years out of car bats in NZ.

 

Here, at least 6 batts in 8 years....

NZ is a lot cooler than Thailand so you are comparing apples and oranges. The constant warm in Thailand causes corrosion of the batteries' internals much earlier than in cooler climates.

[noshow]

I wouldn't buy one until you see signs that it is dying. You will know when it is. Don't buy a new battery from a car maker.

It was starting to turn over then stop and I would turn over then stop again, then start, after that it started OK

 

I took it to the local dealer and he said I needed a new battery, I was shocked at the price.

 

I paid the Honda agency 3.700 Bt for a new one.

[noshow]

Honda garage, or Honda stealership?

Honda dealership.

[noshow]

I wouldn't buy one until you see signs that it is dying. You will know when it is. Don't buy a new battery from a car maker.

It was getting harder to start on a couple of occasions, I took it to the local agent, and he said I needed a new battery.

 

I was shocked when he told he how much it would cost.

[noshow]

In this heat your Lucky to get 12000 KM on a Battery no matter the make/model of the Bike

I hope your right, but I also have a two year old PCX 150 with 10.000 Ks on the clock. Battery is still going strong.

 

But the cost?? Twice as much as a car battery.

[noshow]

Many Aftermarket Batterys just as good as the Original that last as long for much less money

Yes, I have heard that, but I have also heard it the other way too.

[noshow]

Most batteries here are crap!

 

I used to get minimum 3 years out of car bats in NZ.

 

Here, at least 6 batts in 8 years....

When I had a car, the battery lasted on average about 18 months.

[noshow]

If you've had trouble starting then you may need a need battery, if not, and its just on the advice of the garage, leave it alone.

3700 bht seems very steep for a scooter battery, even if it is a large scooter. Most scooter batteries are around 500 bht max.

I'm sure you can purchase cheaper.

Only had trouble starting a couple of times. The garahe did not have one in stock, but they charged the battery up for me

and I got the new one the next day.

 

I thought that riding it would have charged the battery up. just like a car, but obviously not.

[Scumbag]

It was getting harder to start on a couple of occasions, I took it to the local agent, and he said I needed a new battery.

 

I was shocked when he told he how much it would cost.

As I indicated in my first post it is not a good idea to take it to a dealer to fix a problem. They will always charge a premium.

[steamer]

When I had a car, the battery lasted on average about 18 months.

 No idea what your doing mate but my car battery lasts  7 years or so. The only thing I can think of is poor charging, neglect and extreme cold.