Hello. For a couple months now my 07 rancher has been hard to start after sitting a while (about a month, starter turns real slow). Once it runs, has not problem starting if within a week. Tried to start to day and wouldn’t turn over. Thought I had a dead battery, connected my charger (12 V car battery charger) and read 80% charged. 20 min later said 100% charged. Tried to start the bike. It started but than stalled. Was unable to restart.

Ok, assuming I have a bad battery. Not sure why my charger says its 80% charged when won’t turn over the starter. Unless you need a special battery charger for Motor Cycle batteries. Basically looks like my battery will not take a charge or takes a very small charge.

Regarding replacement, my battery is a YTX14-BS (bike is 400 cc). My Recon has a YTX12-BX battery. I purchased the bike used so have no idea what the correct size is for it (assume I don’t have the original battery for 2007, how long do these things last anyways).

Looking for guidance on what size and brand of I should use for replacement. Thinking the last couple of batteries I purchase for my automobiles were Autozone brand. Have never purchased a motor cycle battery before. Wish my rancher came with a pull start like my Recon.

Any help greatly appreciated.