PSA Batteries
PSA Batteries
I live in a warmer area so I don't Winterize or go through a seaosnal checklist, though I do keep my bike maintained. I've had a pretty busy Winter and early Spring with work projects, family, keeping grandkids, and some medical issues with my wife. While I would have normally been out riding a mont or two ago, just haven't had the time.
Today checked tire pressure and fluid levels, ready to roll and fuel pump sound, then CLICK. Battery is too low. Charging now, but it's been 3 years. Looks like a battery is on the list.
Remember, after 3 or 4 years, just because your battery starts the bike when it comes off the tender doesn't mean the battery is good. It will probably be OK ona day run, but beware overnight it could leave you dead.
It's all part of it - guess I'll be in the Jeep today.
Today checked tire pressure and fluid levels, ready to roll and fuel pump sound, then CLICK. Battery is too low. Charging now, but it's been 3 years. Looks like a battery is on the list.
Remember, after 3 or 4 years, just because your battery starts the bike when it comes off the tender doesn't mean the battery is good. It will probably be OK ona day run, but beware overnight it could leave you dead.
It's all part of it - guess I'll be in the Jeep today.
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I routinely replace my battery when its 3 years old. Better safe than sorry. I use Deka batteries. Theyre made by East Penn, the same company that makes batteries for Harley. Only exception is no bar and shield and a lower price.
Last edited by Geoff; Apr 30, 2023 at 10:44 AM.
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Once a battery has gone dead, and remained that way for a while, its days are numbered. And as Geoff said, as a rule I replace batteries at 3 years so indint experience a dead battery at an inconvenient location.
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I rode, almost daily, year around for decades. In 2001, due to family issues, I knew my riding would be limited,
so I got my first battery tender.
11 years later the family issue ended but I stiill use the tender regularly..
so I got my first battery tender.
11 years later the family issue ended but I stiill use the tender regularly..
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Started my 20 Heritage this morning. Had it on the tender a few days before and I noticed it didnt start like it normally does. Went for a 25 mile ride, came back home to run in the house and get my wallet that I forgot.
Got back on the bike to head out again, it turned over briefly and that was all she wrote. Bought the bike new in December 19, so it lasted almost 3-1/2 years. I ride year round.
I almost stopped to get gas at a Shell station a couple of miles from the house, but I didnt. It would have sucked if I did and the bike wouldnt start.
Got back on the bike to head out again, it turned over briefly and that was all she wrote. Bought the bike new in December 19, so it lasted almost 3-1/2 years. I ride year round.
I almost stopped to get gas at a Shell station a couple of miles from the house, but I didnt. It would have sucked if I did and the bike wouldnt start.
Started my 20 Heritage this morning. Had it on the tender a few days before and I noticed it didnt start like it normally does. Went for a 25 mile ride, came back home to run in the house and get my wallet that I forgot.
Got back on the bike to head out again, it turned over briefly and that was all she wrote. Bought the bike new in December 19, so it lasted almost 3-1/2 years. I ride year round.
I almost stopped to get gas at a Shell station a couple of miles from the house, but I didnt. It would have sucked if I did and the bike wouldnt start.
Got back on the bike to head out again, it turned over briefly and that was all she wrote. Bought the bike new in December 19, so it lasted almost 3-1/2 years. I ride year round.
I almost stopped to get gas at a Shell station a couple of miles from the house, but I didnt. It would have sucked if I did and the bike wouldnt start.
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I get several years of service from my motorcycles' batteries. Maybe life is easier for them in the northern climate, if they are properly maintained? I know that heat is hard on batteries, and we seldom hit 90 degrees up here.
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Got 10 years on the OE battery that came with my 08, changed it just because. Always on a tender when parked. Well see how long the one in my 19 lasts.
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