Battery ?
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Battery ?
I haven't got to ride me bike in about 10 days, usually I ride at least 3 or 4 times a week. I went to crank it up and nothing. So I jump it off and go on a 30 minute joy ride. My question is a have a 2009 crossbones with the original battery, does it sound like it's time for a new one? The wife hasn't started up her deluxe in way longer, but it fired right up. I don't think I need a trickle charger because here in Texas I never go for more then a week or 2 without going out, but would look into one if I need to.
Thoughts?
Thanks
Thoughts?
Thanks
Road Captain
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From: las vegas nv
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Kind of depends on where you live. here in Vegas a battery is good for about 2-3 years, the heat kills them. I just replaced my original battery on my 09 Heritage. It wasnt completely gone but I noticed it was starting slower and slower. I use a tender all the time, plug it in when I get back from a ride and dont unplug until the next ride. I think that is what extends the life of the battery out here.
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+1 on the heat, just replaced the battery on my '10 2 weeks ago. I probably ride 4-5 times a week, but not as much in Sep as I should have. Mine crapped out at a gas station after a 30 min ride, had the notorious gas spewing out after I switched it on to start, got sidetracked with getting a paper towel and cleaning it up, all the while with the ignition on, couldn't start it pushing it, wouldn't jump (cable connection was suspect). It had been telling me it was gonna let me down for awhile, but I just kept saying one more time baby. Battery read 10.8 on the voltmeter, replaced the battery, cranked right up and was charging at 13.8 with the motor revved a bit. All good since. No drama, just pressing on now.
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Thanks, I'm in central Texas so heat could definitely be the issue. Since my wife's 2011 deluxe still cranks great after not being ridden for weeks at a time, I think it's probably time for a new one. Any suggestions on where to get a new one? We have a batteries plus in town was thinking of heading there. Second never replaced the battery on a Harley before. I assume it's the same as any other bike right? Disconnect the neg then pos pull out old one hook up new one with a Philips head.
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
my org battery went south this spring,, 5yrs almost to the day..
Battery plus was what I replaced it with.. they have exact size replacement...
Plus it has a 2yrs warranty instead of 6months (HD)..
Be sure to measure so it fits correct..
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Battery plus was what I replaced it with.. they have exact size replacement...
Plus it has a 2yrs warranty instead of 6months (HD)..
Be sure to measure so it fits correct..
.
+1 on the heat, just replaced the battery on my '10 2 weeks ago. I probably ride 4-5 times a week, but not as much in Sep as I should have. Mine crapped out at a gas station after a 30 min ride, had the notorious gas spewing out after I switched it on to start, got sidetracked with getting a paper towel and cleaning it up, all the while with the ignition on, couldn't start it pushing it, wouldn't jump (cable connection was suspect). It had been telling me it was gonna let me down for awhile, but I just kept saying one more time baby. Battery read 10.8 on the voltmeter, replaced the battery, cranked right up and was charging at 13.8 with the motor revved a bit. All good since. No drama, just pressing on now.
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Thanks, I'm in central Texas so heat could definitely be the issue. Since my wife's 2011 deluxe still cranks great after not being ridden for weeks at a time, I think it's probably time for a new one. Any suggestions on where to get a new one? We have a batteries plus in town was thinking of heading there. Second never replaced the battery on a Harley before. I assume it's the same as any other bike right? Disconnect the neg then pos pull out old one hook up new one with a Philips head.
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Thanks, I'm in central Texas so heat could definitely be the issue. Since my wife's 2011 deluxe still cranks great after not being ridden for weeks at a time, I think it's probably time for a new one. Any suggestions on where to get a new one? We have a batteries plus in town was thinking of heading there. Second never replaced the battery on a Harley before. I assume it's the same as any other bike right? Disconnect the neg then pos pull out old one hook up new one with a Philips head.
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From: n
Not pushing HD batteries, but the one I bought was HD and has a 2-yr warranty