Replacement battery

[stangboy300ex]

I have a 2001 300 EX with original battery. If I leave my headlight on for 5 minutes or so the battery goes dead. I need to replace the battery. What experience have you guys had with replacement batteries? What brand? cost?
Thanks

[wilkin250r]

Send a PM to Pappy, he's the battery expert.

Yeah, I know, it sounds hard to beleive. I mean, really. Pappy? Who would figure that he actually knows stuff? I was amazed when I found out, I didn't believe it at first, but it's true. He actually knows stuff about batteries! :blah:

[Pappy]

the stock # is YTX9-BS and is manufactured by Yuasa. They are the #1 battery when it comes to bikes/quads/personal watercraft.

costs range from $30 to $65 depending on what brand and where you buy it