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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 11:12 PM
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my original battery lasted 3 years second battery lasted 13 months no real changes since I hopped up the motor at 1 year old anybody else get short life on a battery? warranty 12 months
 
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Old Mar 3, 2006 | 11:47 PM
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You might want to check the charge rate going into the battery. If it is too high (bad regulator) the battery may be cooking itself. Or it might just be a $hitty battery too. Batteries that have been on the shelf too long will fail early. Check the date code on the battery when purchasing to make sure it is a fresh one. When they sit they are still breaking down the lead inside and will fail prematurely.

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