battery
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
battery
Guys,
My 89' FLHTCU is starting to crank slow. What battery would you use to replace it? I was told the Harley battery had more CCA than the ones you find on line. I think they are like 325 CCA.
Thanks.
My 89' FLHTCU is starting to crank slow. What battery would you use to replace it? I was told the Harley battery had more CCA than the ones you find on line. I think they are like 325 CCA.
Thanks.
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,898
From: Bedford UK
You are right about the CCA, which these days is around 325/350 Amps with the better modern batteries. There are several brands of suitable batteries available, but be sure to buy an AGM type. They are sealed and do not have loose acid in them. Having bought it either install it and take your bike on a long ride - a tankful - or charge it overnight on a battery charger. Batteries are sold as pre-charged, but are not truly fully charged and you will get better service life if you give it a good start.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 3,872
Likes: 83
From: Canton, Michigan
I've used batteries from a variety of sellers. My best luck has always been with the stock Harley battery. My present Harley battery is 7 years and 3 months old. Which is a record for me, having gone through batteries every two years (I finally 'fixed' the problem in 2006). IIRC, it cost around $80 back in 2006. It's currently on the workbench hooked to a Battery Tender for the winter.
I should replace it next spring, but I might 'live on the edge' and go another season with it.
I should replace it next spring, but I might 'live on the edge' and go another season with it.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 4,923
Likes: 265
From: Deep in the heart of New Jersey
This one claims 400 cca's. You have to check the fitment first. http://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Cra...OhYITbuc66Rw.0
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,856
Likes: 127
From: Middle of Kansas
When I bought my 99 FXSTC 4 years ago the battery was 3 years old. It is now 7 years old and still going strong. It is an AGM battery that has never been on a tender and always starts right up even after sitting a couple of months in the winter. It is an Adventure Power battery, and they are available from Amazon for $80.00 last I looked. I will probably go with another one soon.
Trending Topics
Banned
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 418
Likes: 1
From: Overseas
Any recommendations for a modern battery that actually fits the space in the frame for them? From memory, about 8" and a bit.
Many of the new ones, due to improvements in technology, are considerably smaller and require padding up.
Are the like of the Odyssey Batteries worth paying the extra for.
Mottobatt do a range of sizes but not as many as OEM manufacturers. I don't have an original battery to measure up. It'd be nice and practical to have one that at least fitted height and depth wise to hold it better.
Many of the new ones, due to improvements in technology, are considerably smaller and require padding up.
Are the like of the Odyssey Batteries worth paying the extra for.
Mottobatt do a range of sizes but not as many as OEM manufacturers. I don't have an original battery to measure up. It'd be nice and practical to have one that at least fitted height and depth wise to hold it better.
Last edited by Homeward Bound; Oct 17, 2013 at 02:06 AM.
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