Which Battery do You Like?
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Here is the information and installation I did on it. Notice how the terminals are made much better than conventional terminals.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...e-upgrade.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/evo-c...e-upgrade.html
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Quick Google search will yield lots of examples of fried bikes using lithium batteries (non cell phones). I also checked with my two friends who both assured me they were not running cell phone batteries. http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=89571.0
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Yuasa is a dang good battery....and it's made in PA (contrary to what the name suggests). You shoulda got dang near 5 years if not more outta that.
Year 'n a half...may wanna see if somethings causing a constant drain...else you'll just be going through various other brands and having bad luck with 'em.
I also like Big Crank, made by Dekka/East Penn...who also makes the OEM batts for Harley. Cept the Big Crank is a notch better than the base model they make for Harley. And a heck-uv-a-lot-cheaper.
Year 'n a half...may wanna see if somethings causing a constant drain...else you'll just be going through various other brands and having bad luck with 'em.
I also like Big Crank, made by Dekka/East Penn...who also makes the OEM batts for Harley. Cept the Big Crank is a notch better than the base model they make for Harley. And a heck-uv-a-lot-cheaper.
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Yuasa is a dang good battery....and it's made in PA (contrary to what the name suggests). You shoulda got dang near 5 years if not more outta that.
Year 'n a half...may wanna see if somethings causing a constant drain...else you'll just be going through various other brands and having bad luck with 'em.
Year 'n a half...may wanna see if somethings causing a constant drain...else you'll just be going through various other brands and having bad luck with 'em.
You're right. It shouldn't be that way. Before I buy a battery, I'll run the checks on the charging system.
And coincidentally, my multi-meter needs a battery! It's always something!
Thanks for advice
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I run DEKA batteries in the Shovel. I'm only 5 miles from the plant and can pick up "seconds" at their store for a steal. The one in my bike now is on it's seventh year and has never seen a trickle charger.
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