My Wide Glide is a 2014 that I bought new in May of 2015. The battery is original. I went to start it the other week and no go. VINEER on the display and no start. It appeared the battery had plenty of steam for the lights though. I tried again a few minutes later and even though it was tough, it finally started. I rode for 50 miles and then parked it with my battery tender. I rigorously have the tender on the battery all the time and it appears to be working.

After 5 days I went to start it and again a very hard start but after some groaning it did finally start. I will take the battery to have it tested, but does 3yrs lifespan for the battery seem right? 1 year sitting on a showroom floor and then 2 years running with battery charge maint being applied??

As I said, I will have the battery checked, but do I have a concern with the charging system?

Appreciate any comments.
Bob

 

These HD/Deka batteries are really hit and miss; my last Deka only lasted 15 months, and it was always kept on a Battery Tender.

You can check your battery voltage yourself. After it's been on the Battery Tender remove it for 12 - 24 hours, then check the voltage.

12.8v is 100% charged
12.6v is about 75% charged
12.3v is about a 50% charge
12.0v is 25% or less charge

I've moved on to the Yuasa GYZ20HL; I've never had any sort of battery problems with my sport bikes running Yuasa batteries. The Yuasa along with Terry Components 4 gauge battery cables spin up my Wide Glide quicker than I've ever heard; the OEM battery cables are 6 gauge.

The HD/Deka battery is 310 CCA and 17.5 Ah, the Yuasa is 320 CCA and 20 Ah; the Yuasa GYZ20HL is the highest rated AGM battery that will fit in the Dyna's battery box.

$86.95 from Phat Performance: http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/.../yuasa-gyz.htm

 

Thanks TinCupChalice. Excellent info that I need. I am a Parrothead but not the 12volt man!

 

Well played! I doubt you've got a charging system issue, I suspect your battery has shuffled off the mortal coil. That Yuasa is a great battery; I'm not the only one using it on the forum who's noticed how much faster it will spin up the engine.


'Or just ask for some palm trees, or tales from the South Seas, and I'll make sparks fly 'round your head...'

 

I took his advice from another post. After starting issues with my LRS and 8 mo battery. Go with the yuasa 320 cca. Youll be glad you did.

 

The last time I had a similar problem, both battery terminals had vibrated loose. Tightened them and problem went away.