Battery Life
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From: Minnesota
Battery Life
So what do you guys think? I have a 2010 ultra limited with the original battery, is it time to replace it? It seems to be good and has been on a tender over the winters. Thanks
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Londonderry, NH
When it starts laboring to turn the motor over its time to replace. My 2010 RKC hasn't had any issues yet.
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Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Eastern NE
Run a meter on the terminals...if you're @ 12.8V it's good. No need to swap, unless you're experiencing problems. If so, batterymart.com is a great place to get your replacement. If they have your battery in stock - it's a quick turn-around. 4-5 yrs is average for stock battery, but some get more. I just swapped the "original" battery in my 03 XL1200S so it lasted 11-yrs.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Bedford UK
My '07 Buell is still on it's original battery and isn't showing any signs of giving up the ghost yet. I only hope that by writing those words......
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Dayton Ohio
Just replaced the battery in my 07 FXD that was built in 6-06,it started struggling to start last summer when warm and would not start it below the mid 50s without a jump. When a battery gets over 4 years old start paying attention to how it starts and you will know when to replace,I bought a aftermarket battery and curious on how long its going to last.
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Last weekend we helped a guy with a Dyna that wouldn't crank. Battery was dead and shorted. We could jump start the bike and it ran fine but as soon as we disconnected his battery from the other bike, it shut off the engine. Problem is that with some battery the lead plates get out of shape to the point where they short under heavy load. At that point the battery won't hold any charge and you can't run the bike . I change batteries in all my vehicles every 4 years max.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2013
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From: Rock Spring, GA
I like the 4year replacement deal myself. It seems to me that if you buy a battery that has a 36month warranty, you can count on it not lasting more than 6 months added to that. I know some do but I don't count on it myself. So in my opinion if you have a battery that is warrantied for xx months, get a new replacement within the added 6 months after that. I feel the same way with tires, I don't wait for them to be worn out before I replace them. Batteries and tires are very high on my priority list for replacement care.
Your battery,your bike,your choice...
Your battery,your bike,your choice...