Softail battery life.
Road Master
Joined: May 2011
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From: Utah
This is the 3rd year for my OEM battery. Though it still seems to be functioning fine, I was nonetheless going to replace it as a precautionary measure. Then I read the great reviews on the XP-1 and got one.
http://themicrostart.com/products/micro-starts/
It will keep me from getting stranded, run my tire pump, charge other stuff and has a flashlight. Now I can run my "under-the-seat" battery to its bitter end without worry of getting stranded. Yep, I have roadside assistance too but we're a rural demographic and cell phone coverage isn't universal nor is assistance instantaneous. Self-sufficiency is a virtue here.
http://themicrostart.com/products/micro-starts/
It will keep me from getting stranded, run my tire pump, charge other stuff and has a flashlight. Now I can run my "under-the-seat" battery to its bitter end without worry of getting stranded. Yep, I have roadside assistance too but we're a rural demographic and cell phone coverage isn't universal nor is assistance instantaneous. Self-sufficiency is a virtue here.
Road Master
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From: Utah
Not to be a dick, but you must be doing something wrong if you have never gotten more than 3 yrs
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From: Illinois
No, trust me! I know 10 years is ridiculous! If I go out tomorrow and it starts I am going to keep on running with it, I gotta know how long it will go!!! If it dies when I'm out and about I call my son or fiancé and have them run me out my new battery of just come get me with the trailer. What is this XP 1 you speak of?
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From: Sandpoint, Idaho
No, trust me! I know 10 years is ridiculous! If I go out tomorrow and it starts I am going to keep on running with it, I gotta know how long it will go!!! If it dies when I'm out and about I call my son or fiancé and have them run me out my new battery of just come get me with the trailer. What is this XP 1 you speak of?
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From: Illinois
UPDATE: Threw my battery on the trickle charger and its starting like it always has. We took it out the other day and it started right up after every stop we had. I'm going to see how far and how long this battery will get me. I'm going to go out and get a new battery and keep it in the garage, just in case........
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From: Great State of Canada
Yep, they sell the XP-1 for $75. Though the XP-1 is an inch longer, 4 oz heavier and 15 bux more than the XP-3, it has a couple of extra ports for charging other devices and a bit more oomph which is hardly needed for boosting a MC, but might be handy for running a tire pump or something. Its a judgement call for sure.
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From: East Tn Foot of The Dragon
UPDATE: Threw my battery on the trickle charger and its starting like it always has. We took it out the other day and it started right up after every stop we had. I'm going to see how far and how long this battery will get me. I'm going to go out and get a new battery and keep it in the garage, just in case........
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From: Texas, USA
I live in Texas and have only gotten 2-3 years out of a battery and mine is on a tender when not riding.
You have 3 people who live in hot climates all getting less than 3 years out of a battery. We can't all be doing something wrong.
Lives in Arizona
