new battery
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 646
Likes: 168
From: chicago
new battery
the battery on my 14 ultra is dying a slow death. it cranks fine when first unplugged from the tender but after riding to work and sitting off tender for 8 hours, it really struggles to turn the motor over. i dont think it was on a tender over the winter at the dealer when in storage as much as it was supposed to be. i ordered a big crank 30xl from battery mart, $109 with free shipping. i chose this battery based on the many recommendations from you fine folks here!
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 646
Likes: 168
From: chicago
so my battery was delivered today. put on tender until i get time to swap it out. my question is there is a round sticker on the case that says 4/18, is that the manufacture date? the circles with months and numbers for years are not removed, so im wondering.
Last edited by brokefootkenny; May 8, 2018 at 07:22 PM.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 4,452
Likes: 798
From: Bear Flag, lower end
That would be my guess.
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 646
Likes: 168
From: chicago
thanks, just found it odd that the circles werent pulled out on the label. looks like i got a battery that was about a month old!
Last edited by brokefootkenny; May 8, 2018 at 10:17 PM.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 2,060
Likes: 157
<br />Normally when an independent shop installs the new battery, they will then remove the month and day circles. The manufacturing month and day are also left on the battery.
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2016
Posts: 93
Likes: 6
From: Euless
Who'd you purchase from? Mine is starting to act like that. With the new battery did it start like it was before? Did you test the charging system before the nre battery?
Trending Topics
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2014
Posts: 38
Likes: 13
From: North of N.D.
I received my new Yuasa GYZ32HL battery yesterday and tested it with a voltmeter. It read 12.3 volts. Is that considered acceptable for this particular battery? I was under the impression the high 12's is more the norm. Just measured the voltage this morning after having it on a tender all night and it is at 12.6 V. Any concerns of a weak battery say going down the road?
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post