The old battery question
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Joined: Oct 2010
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From: Near Frankenmuth, MI
Odds are good it's loose connections at the battery, or where the main cables mount. It typically isn't corrosion that causes a full power outage, but it can be. So check the other ends of the main lines too.
Just looked up the lithium, it sells for almost $300.
My last HD OEM was $129 if I remember correctly. This will be it's 5th year if it makes it. 4 years are typical.
Trickle charge during the off season and in between rides seems to keep them in good running condition for a number of years.
Just curious, other than it being very light what makes Lithium worth twice the cost? All I saw was number of cells (16) and no other data. Perhaps they hold a higher cranking current?
Just looked up the lithium, it sells for almost $300.
My last HD OEM was $129 if I remember correctly. This will be it's 5th year if it makes it. 4 years are typical.
Trickle charge during the off season and in between rides seems to keep them in good running condition for a number of years.
Just curious, other than it being very light what makes Lithium worth twice the cost? All I saw was number of cells (16) and no other data. Perhaps they hold a higher cranking current?
Last edited by JohnnyC; Feb 11, 2014 at 08:46 AM.
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Joined: Oct 2010
Posts: 2,706
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From: Near Frankenmuth, MI
SO have you traced down the power relay?
Total power loss starts at the battery connections and goes a long ways to power lights and ignition. A few miles of wires and connectors in-between.
Not understanding why you want to start over??
Total power loss starts at the battery connections and goes a long ways to power lights and ignition. A few miles of wires and connectors in-between.
Not understanding why you want to start over??
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Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 2,874
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From: Houston, TX
Odds are good it's loose connections at the battery, or where the main cables mount. It typically isn't corrosion that causes a full power outage, but it can be. So check the other ends of the main lines too.
Just looked up the lithium, it sells for almost $300.
My last HD OEM was $129 if I remember correctly. This will be it's 5th year if it makes it. 4 years are typical.
Trickle charge during the off season and in between rides seems to keep them in good running condition for a number of years.
Just curious, other than it being very light what makes Lithium worth twice the cost? All I saw was number of cells (16) and no other data. Perhaps they hold a higher cranking current?
Just looked up the lithium, it sells for almost $300.
My last HD OEM was $129 if I remember correctly. This will be it's 5th year if it makes it. 4 years are typical.
Trickle charge during the off season and in between rides seems to keep them in good running condition for a number of years.
Just curious, other than it being very light what makes Lithium worth twice the cost? All I saw was number of cells (16) and no other data. Perhaps they hold a higher cranking current?
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Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 551
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From: japan
Mine had a Walmart battery in it when I got it. It was too small, and it lasted about 4-5 months I think. This will be my 3rd Deca in 7 years, not too bad considering the summers here. "They" say, 2 years is average for a battery in this environment. And this one isn't dead yet, but I have to hit the button twice to get it turned over, and when it was cold the other day it took 4 or 5 to get it to turn over. I'm not waiting 'til I get stranded.
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From: pomgolia
had that grief with acid batteries except they lasted about 12 months each
switched to hd gel battery and it lasted 9 years