The Odyssey battery pc680 is by far the best one for the K1200LT
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This is starting to sound like an oil or tire thread; advice and opinions but no basis in supporting fact. We even have a one-word answer to an 'either - or' question 
Could it be that we have stumbled onto another topic that will generate the amazing levels of debate that tires and oil do?
The way I see it, two things need to come up as concerns for this topic to really become a tire/oil equivalent:
1. how will the 'wrong' battery kill you
-and-
2. how the 'wrong' battery will turn your LT into a smoldering pile of ash!
:corn:
At least I can dream...
Could it be that we have stumbled onto another topic that will generate the amazing levels of debate that tires and oil do? The way I see it, two things need to come up as concerns for this topic to really become a tire/oil equivalent:
1. how will the 'wrong' battery kill you
-and-
2. how the 'wrong' battery will turn your LT into a smoldering pile of ash!
:corn:
At least I can dream...
+1 & well said.copperstatetour said:This is starting to sound like an oil or tire thread; advice and opinions but no basis in supporting fact. We even have a one-word answer to an 'either - or' question
The way I see it, two things need to come up as concerns for this topic to really become a tire/oil equivalent:
1. how will the 'wrong' battery kill you
-and-
2. how the 'wrong' battery will turn your LT into a smoldering pile of ash!
:corn:
At least I can dream...
I'll take some too! :corn:
Don't care what brand battery you buy.
But would suggest atleast
680 cranking amps for 5 seconds
595 cranking amps for 10 seconds
525 cranking amps for 20 seconds
17 amp hours
Short circuit current over 1800A
25 minute reserve capacity with 25amp load
2 year full warranty
Rugged Drycell sealed design
Military grade
Vibration resistant
60% more starting power
Deep discharge reserve power
2 year storage life
8-12 year design life
Can be mounted flat or upright
But would suggest atleast
680 cranking amps for 5 seconds
595 cranking amps for 10 seconds
525 cranking amps for 20 seconds
17 amp hours
Short circuit current over 1800A
25 minute reserve capacity with 25amp load
2 year full warranty
Rugged Drycell sealed design
Military grade
Vibration resistant
60% more starting power
Deep discharge reserve power
2 year storage life
8-12 year design life
Can be mounted flat or upright
From chapter 8 in Clymers (Electrical System - Engine). Starting with December 2002 production models, the 17AH battery was phased out. From this date on, all models were equipped with the 19AH battery. The Gel battery can be used in early models, a replacement 19AH conventional battery is available. In the genuine BMW repair manual in the Engine Electrics section, a view from above the battery shows a conventional flooded lead acid battery. My '05 cam new with an Exide maintenace free, sealed lead acid battery (book also with original BMW documentation). This original battery lasted 2 1/2 years according to the original owner. Batteries, oil, tyres (tires), all cause more questions than answers
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