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Old Jul 6, 2025 | 08:08 PM
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Hello Iron Heads. What sealed battery are you guys running in your bikes. I currently have a Duracell that I have to add water to and would like a solid gel or AGM that fits. Thanks.

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Kick or electric?
Any particular year ?
 
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77 XLH, running with an AMG battery for a Dyna/Softail. 310cca and considerably smaller and lighter.
 
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Kick or electric?
Any particular year ?

It’s a kick only bike. Titled as a 57 but it’s in a 60s frame I think.
 
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Is there a certain model number?
 
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Originally Posted by TexasScooterTrash
77 XLH, running with an AMG battery for a Dyna/Softail. 310cca and considerably smaller and lighter.
That battery works is what I use also...modified battery box that I am Working on just for the "SuperGlide Battery" tho, I use the YTX20HL-BS
the "L" for left hand terminal (I believe for some Evo Sportsters, and all Softails).. No "L" is for Shovel Superglides and All FXR's...oh, And Mid to Late '90's Sportsters. No Way I am Ever Buying another of them Useless Big Ugly Batteries!!
Edit; There is a '77 XLCH here that has had e-start installed (won't do that again) with the Idea to run a Lithium, or whatever, Battery hoping it is stout enough to Start it...
 

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It’s a kick only bike. Titled as a 57 but it’s in a 60s frame I think.

XL`s were 6V till `66
Has your`s been converted to 12V ?
 
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Originally Posted by 03fattyaz
It’s a kick only bike. Titled as a 57 but it’s in a 60s frame I think.
You have a "horseshoe" or "lunch box" oil tank? Either way, it will be a small battery and DEKA is a great one. I'd start by getting some dimensions and terminal locations off the old battery and then give East Penn (DEKA) a call.
 
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Originally Posted by eighteight
XL`s were 6V till `66
Has your`s been converted to 12V ?

Yes it’s 12v.
 
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