Dyna Battery
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From: Long Island, New York
Unfortunately, yes it is normal to show good for the test but be otherwise dead for starting a MC. Many a forum member has chased their tails looking at connections, starters, fuses, etc., etc. and their battery was just old and done. It happens, they do not last forever even on a tender. Personally I like the factory batteries, never had an issue with them. Good luck.
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From: New Hampsha
Check the voltage at the battery before and during the start attempt. If it is good before and unchanged during, then the starter is not being powered for whatever reason. If it is good before and bad during then either the battery is bad or the starter is drawing too much current. If it is bad before and worse during then the battery needs to be charged or replaced.
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From: Valley of the Sun
If it's the original battery, it's 9 years old. It doesn't owe you anything at this point. Stock HD batteries are underpowered IMO. A 10 horse lawn tractor has more CCAs. I went with the YUASA above. Was thinking of going with a scary flammable lithium ion battery for more power but didn't bother because 1, Scary flammable, 2, need a special charger, and 3, they lose their chi if drained too low/aren't good for cold weather. Would like to hear if anyone is running one of these and likes it.
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