I agree, get a gel Cell if you must! I've had my bike 2 years, and it was a hold over when I got it and I have yet to have any issues with my battery. It's now over 3 years old. I do detach the positive lead for over the winter storage. (I'm in Vermont) In the past I've just taken it out and brought it in the house for the winter. Motorcycle batteries are notorious for hating the winter weather and I never expect one to have a useful life much over 4 years, so I do what i can to coddle them..they're cheap enough but why encourage failure?