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I'm wanting to get a smaller battery for my 2003 Softail so I can install a solo seat and Lucky Sucker fender.
Anyway, I've seen where others have recommended the Antigravity YTX12-16 16-Cell Lithium Ion Motorcycle Battery.
but the website states:
Can hold a charge up to a year provided there are no Parasitic Drains (accessories that draw power when the bike is off such as alarms, ECUs, iPods, GPS, heated grips etc )
So I didn't know whether to go this route or not.
Thanks
There is a small drain for ECM, If you want to know how much of a drain you have pull the the main fuse and set your meter to read milli amps and measure across the fuse socket.
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