new battery... now or spring?

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Nov 22, 2013 | 04:00 PM

#11

deuce_streetbob

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From: columbus, ohio

are you sure you really need a new battery to begin with? if it sat in 20 degrees for two or three days that could suck the life out of it. i would say throw it on a tender over the winter and cross that bridge in the spring. i would almost bet it would be just fine and fire right up come spring time. why buy a new battery if you don't need to, ya know?

Nov 22, 2013 | 04:19 PM

#12

UppercaseJC

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From: Ontario Canada

Quote:

Originally Posted by dickey

Wait until March. Then your battery will be 4 months newer, and have 4 months more life at it's end.

for sure wait till spring

Nov 22, 2013 | 05:54 PM

#13

Birdman2778

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From: Nassau County, NY

But what will you do when we get those 50-60 degree days during the winter?

Get it now and leave it on the tender.

Nov 22, 2013 | 07:11 PM

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HarleyBob52

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From: Highlandville, MO.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pmang

Hi Guys...

I have a 2010 Road King in MA... Just getting ready to put it to bed for the winter. Today, I was going to get an oil change, fill up the tank, add the fuel stabilizer and give it a good wash before putting it away. For the first time ever, the bike wouldn't start (lights came on but the starter just wouln't turn). I rode 3 days ago with no issues at all and it has started every time since I bought it. The last few nights temps have been in the 20's (bike is always in an unheated garage). I put the bike on the battery tender for a few hours and then it started right up. So, I guess the cold is draining my 3.5 year old battery. So I will be getting a new one for sure.

Here's the question.... Do I put it in now when I'm about to put the bike away for the next 3 months (will be on a tender either way) or wait until March?

Any advise and opinions are welcome... thanks!

A "few nights in the 20's" shouldn't necessarily do in a 3.5 year old battery.. I would check your charging system also just to make sure it is working properly.

Nov 22, 2013 | 07:19 PM

#15

Drat

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From: Upstate NY

Wait until Spring and put in a nice fresh battery. As noted by others, check the date on it and you will be good to go.

Nov 22, 2013 | 07:44 PM

#16

RANGER73

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From: Beyond Fucital

You'll get a better deal if you buy it now keep it on a tender over the winter. drop it in come spring. Three more months isn't going to make much difference, when it gives up the ghost it just goes.