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I'm needing a new battery and was wondering what was the best one to buy? Any thoughts?

I believe this one is a good choice
http://www.napaonline.com/MasterPages/NO...e+%2f+Specialty

aka NAPA part numbers -- 7401866 & also PSB 12BS

The battery ships with acid seperate, so you're starting out fresh, as opposed to a battery that's been on a shelf for who knows how long.

I have allways used this type of battery for both my sport bike and harley,
http://www.adventurersworkshop.com/westcobattery.htm
Better I can't say, for the sport bike a sealed, gel or AGM battery was required for Track Days

My only problem with the AGM batteries is if they go dead, they sometimes don't come back.

Been there - done that with a Westco. It only lasted 7 months. I neglected it over the Winter, and it would not hold a charge after that. My bad to neglect it, but according to my google research, this is not unusual.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&q=agm+battery+dead&btnG=Google+Search

It seems the conventional wisdom about AGMs is to keep them at or above a 50% charge at all times. If one can manage that with the correct type smart charger, they far exceed the performance & technology of the lead acid types.