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I have owned scooters for over 50 years.

Batteries weren't a big deal back then (50's, 60's 70's and 80's) since a kick starter (that worked) was the main way to start a scooter. Maybe the only way except for push starting. Some early scoots didn't even have a battery.

Now with automatic scoots you have to have a charged battery or a good kick starter that works.

Today, we have a real need for a good scooter battery!

Historically, there never was a good scoot battery and now that scoots depend on them for starting I expect the battery manufactures will have to step up to the plate and make a good one. But... it won't be cheap!!!
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Andrew wrote:
This battery is supposed to be a drop in replacement for the YTX12-BS.
You might compare prices at www.bikebatts.com
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So, what happens if you "F" up your scoot trying to kickstart it while it's under warranty? Is it covered?
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oldhighway7 wrote:
So, what happens if you "F" up your scoot trying to kickstart it while it's under warranty? Is it covered?
jess wrote:
Defective design, yes.

Real problem, yes.

Pain in the ass, yes.

Fixed under warranty, yes. Until the warranty runs out.

Defective design, yes.

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Just say no to the kickstarter.
So lame!

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