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Battery issue
I seem to be having an issue with my new as of July HD battery. My HD 750 MA charger is connected constantly, however for the last month, all I’m getting is a alternating yellow green flashing light. The manual says this is due to sulfated battery?? Really the battery is brand new??
Bike is 2009 FXSTC
Bike is 2009 FXSTC
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My Deltran Battery Tenders usually last 7-10 years of constant use, but I have had two go bad in a short period of time (I dropped one on concrete so that probably shouldn't count).
My batteries usually last 4+ years, but I've had a couple go bad in short order...
I'd test the battery. If it tests OK, I'd replace the battery tender.
My batteries usually last 4+ years, but I've had a couple go bad in short order...
I'd test the battery. If it tests OK, I'd replace the battery tender.
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I've had two HD batteries go out in less than six months each. They're junk.
Go to an auto parts store. The battery will have a date on it, cost at least 1/3 less, and have a warranty.
I think most of those HD batteries have been sitting on the shelf for a couple years.
Go to an auto parts store. The battery will have a date on it, cost at least 1/3 less, and have a warranty.
I think most of those HD batteries have been sitting on the shelf for a couple years.
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I seem to be having an issue with my new as of July HD battery. My HD 750 MA charger is connected constantly, however for the last month, all Im getting is a alternating yellow green flashing light. The manual says this is due to sulfated battery?? Really the battery is brand new??
1. The battery tender is bad
2. The battery is bad
3. The battery is sulfated
Actually, the battery is not brand new. It's been sitting on Harley's shelf for an unknown length of time and you've had it for seven months. Maybe it is sulfated. Do you have a battery charger with desulfation mode?
If yes, desulfate the battery and see if the situation changes. If not, the cheapest solution may be to return the battery to HD for another new one. It is under warranty. If there is still no change then I would buy a new battery tender.
Good luck.
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Take the Tender in and have it checked to see if it is working properly. Have your battery checked to see if its taking a charge and holding a charge. Most Batteries Plus stores will do that for you and I've never been charged anything for that service either.
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Funny you mention that, I connected the charger to my Sportster and got the same situation.
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I've had two HD batteries go out in less than six months each. They're junk.
Go to an auto parts store. The battery will have a date on it, cost at least 1/3 less, and have a warranty.
I think most of those HD batteries have been sitting on the shelf for a couple years.
Go to an auto parts store. The battery will have a date on it, cost at least 1/3 less, and have a warranty.
I think most of those HD batteries have been sitting on the shelf for a couple years.
Harley batteries are made by Deka. You can get the same battery at O'Reilley.
In summary:
Not junk
Warrantied.
Cheaper to buy the one without the Harley branding on it.