[Jeff in Kentucky]

I needed a new motorcycle battery this spring. I could have bought the $100 Yuasa battery from the motorcycle parts store, but chose the $60 battery from Walmart instead- it is a little more work to add the liquid acid yourself and put it on a charger for a few hours, but the last battery was also a Walmart battery and lasted 6 years, which is considered pretty good for cars or motorcycles.

I added stainless steel lockwashers to the battery terminals- a lot of times they get loose and kill the battery sooner. When I start the engine, I ride the bike at least 10 miles, including some at 60 mph, to completely charge the battery, evaporate the water out of the engine oil, and to feed my addiction.