Not reading through all this and Peds trolling. All I know I had to replace the battery EVERY season on my zx7. Had to replace it on my zx10 twice so far (luckily the latter was warrantied) Only Had the 10 for 3 seasons now. Got a zx6 this year, and it was dead after sitting for several weeks. I have a battery tender, but never use it over winter. Only when they die. So whatever you all do, don't do what I do. Nobama 2012