Battery Lifespan
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Battery Lifespan
Good morning / afternoon/ evening,
Today the bike was a little fussy starting. It chugged an extra time or two and I think I heard some clicking. Battery issue? How long has everyone gotten out of the stock battery. I have a 2019 Sport Glide with just below 10k miles. I keep it on the tender in the winter however, in the summer I don't bother because I ride a lot more often. The only accessory I have is the the keyfob, no security alarm or audio.
Thanks, I appreciate your time and help.
Today the bike was a little fussy starting. It chugged an extra time or two and I think I heard some clicking. Battery issue? How long has everyone gotten out of the stock battery. I have a 2019 Sport Glide with just below 10k miles. I keep it on the tender in the winter however, in the summer I don't bother because I ride a lot more often. The only accessory I have is the the keyfob, no security alarm or audio.
Thanks, I appreciate your time and help.
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Good morning / afternoon/ evening,
Today the bike was a little fussy starting. It chugged an extra time or two and I think I heard some clicking. Battery issue? How long has everyone gotten out of the stock battery. I have a 2019 Sport Glide with just below 10k miles. I keep it on the tender in the winter however, in the summer I don't bother because I ride a lot more often. The only accessory I have is the the keyfob, no security alarm or audio.
Thanks, I appreciate your time and help.
Today the bike was a little fussy starting. It chugged an extra time or two and I think I heard some clicking. Battery issue? How long has everyone gotten out of the stock battery. I have a 2019 Sport Glide with just below 10k miles. I keep it on the tender in the winter however, in the summer I don't bother because I ride a lot more often. The only accessory I have is the the keyfob, no security alarm or audio.
Thanks, I appreciate your time and help.
Road Captain
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From: Hendeson, NV
Depends on Year-round Ambient Temperatures
I live in Las Vegas, and the summer heat is a battery killer. Two years is my normal AGM battery life--cars as well as motorcycle. I lived in Colorado Springs while stationed at Ft. Carson, and your temperatures are much kinder to batteries. I recommend you connect it to the battery tender, even in the summer, about every two weeks to make sure it is at max amperage capability and check its charging capability. But in the best of conditions, 3 to 4 years seems to be what most people get.
FYI. I switched to the HD LiFE (ithium ion) battery about a year ago and find its cranking power weak in the winter, but I like the 10 lbs lighter weight.
FYI. I switched to the HD LiFE (ithium ion) battery about a year ago and find its cranking power weak in the winter, but I like the 10 lbs lighter weight.
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Las Vegas Jim,
Thanks for the info. I had a Sportster before and got five years out of the battery before it would not hold a charge. In the end no matter the weather I had to have it on the tender / charger until that ceased to work.
Thank you for your service.
Chris
Thanks for the info. I had a Sportster before and got five years out of the battery before it would not hold a charge. In the end no matter the weather I had to have it on the tender / charger until that ceased to work.
Thank you for your service.
Chris
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Back when I had my Evo Softail, I was running on borrowed time after two years. What killed the battery in that bike was the vibration and being surrounded by hot oil on three sides.
I expect the battery in the M8 Softail to last longer due to the relocation of the oil supply, and the presence of compression releases to ease cranking, but it's too soon to tell. My battery is coming up on three seasons and 20,000 miles, so we shall see.
I expect the battery in the M8 Softail to last longer due to the relocation of the oil supply, and the presence of compression releases to ease cranking, but it's too soon to tell. My battery is coming up on three seasons and 20,000 miles, so we shall see.
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