Honda Spree and Elite 50 Forums

I'd just like to know the size and voltage of the battery found in my '86 Spree. One more thing, what's the dollar amount I should expect to spend?

a honda spree is a 12 volt system. you can pick them up for around 15-20 dollars at your local auto parts store.

What is the size?

I went down to advance auto and told them the year and bike type, then hooked me up with an exact fit battery. It is an autocraft and is quite good. The only problem was that it cost $35! They did have it by the next day.

Scootertherapy quoted me $40 for a sealed Yuasa/Interstate.

I did not have much luck with the Matinence Free type batteries. I took it all out of the package and filled the acid into the battery. Then i charged it. It worked fine for a few days then died. All of the acid evaporated or leaked out because the freaking thing was dry. I gave it to a friend and he put new acid into it, it sort-of worked. But then it started leaking. So go with a brand name. Its probably worth it in the end.
Tippmann98

I bought an AutoCraft battery from advance auto and it seemed to work quite well. It was 35 bucks though, probably worth it in the end, never had any problems with it.

I always get mine from the (dare I say) Yamaha dealer. $20, no core fee and NOT maintenance free. (I prefer to put in the acid myself).

TRAITOR! haha, just jokin. But i highly agree with you, using maintence over maintence free. The ironic thing is its less of a hassle.

I prefer to see what the acid level is. Overcharging depletes the acid and you run dry and ruin the battery. I can always top up later if I can see it. Some of the newer maintenance free are actually filled with a jell and won't spill, making it safer, but I prefer being able to see it and know for sure.

Exactly, not to mention the fact that when a factory makes a battery as a whole in the manufacturing process. They can be knocked around and hit, possibly ruining a cell or the entire battery.