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Ultimate HDF Member
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From: Stuttgart, Germany
EagleRay- sorry to hear about the bad battery. always good timing eh? ;p
you said you left the ignition on but bike turned off for 20 mins? if I understand that correctly, that is a lot of drain to put on a battery, lights and ecm left on for 20 mins. maybe it was good you 'stress tested' the battery now vs having it leave you stranded on the road later.
rule of thumb I replace regular AGM bike batteries every 2 years. they are really only good for 3 tops. anything over 2 that is a crap shoot. However right now I'm running a lithuim poly battery (AntiGravity), that thing can sit for months and not lose a drop of charge. but honestly for the cost of one lithium battery I could buy three quality regular batteries. lol
Like HKMark I have an AntiGravity XP1 mini pack and drop it into the solo bag. damn thing will jump start a V8 truck. great little gadget to have.
you said you left the ignition on but bike turned off for 20 mins? if I understand that correctly, that is a lot of drain to put on a battery, lights and ecm left on for 20 mins. maybe it was good you 'stress tested' the battery now vs having it leave you stranded on the road later.
rule of thumb I replace regular AGM bike batteries every 2 years. they are really only good for 3 tops. anything over 2 that is a crap shoot. However right now I'm running a lithuim poly battery (AntiGravity), that thing can sit for months and not lose a drop of charge. but honestly for the cost of one lithium battery I could buy three quality regular batteries. lol
Like HKMark I have an AntiGravity XP1 mini pack and drop it into the solo bag. damn thing will jump start a V8 truck. great little gadget to have.
I'm sure considering getting one of those mini jump start battery packs.
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Great State of Canada
If you do, look into ordering the heavy gauge SAE adapter harness that goes with it or else make one up if you have the components and tools. Taking your seat off to boost your bike is an unnecessary PITA but those Antigravity boosters will probably fry your "tender" harness if you plug into that.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Stuttgart, Germany
If you do, look into ordering the heavy gauge SAE adapter harness that goes with it or else make one up if you have the components and tools. Taking your seat off to boost your bike is an unnecessary PITA but those Antigravity boosters will probably fry your "tender" harness if you plug into that.
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Europe
2013
CVO 110" and BO 103", ABS optional.
2014
Same as 2013, all models ABS equipped.
2015
Only BO 103", some mods on front brakes diameter and master cylinder
2016
CVO Pro Street 110" and 103" Hi Output BO,
Standard BO has TBW implemented and HO feature, basically a more sporty cam
No 117" BO ever produced.
This is what I remember...
CVO 110" and BO 103", ABS optional.
2014
Same as 2013, all models ABS equipped.
2015
Only BO 103", some mods on front brakes diameter and master cylinder
2016
CVO Pro Street 110" and 103" Hi Output BO,
Standard BO has TBW implemented and HO feature, basically a more sporty cam
No 117" BO ever produced.
This is what I remember...
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Joined: Jun 2014
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From: 90210
You should not need to jump a bike often, but when you do:
>pull seat
>positive terminal of the xp1 to the positive on the battery,
>negative of the xp1 to frame ground (not the battery negative).
You're pulling a lot of amps quickly when jumping so please do not try it through a battery tender harness - even a heavy gauge one - it is still not thick enough gauge.
there is a reason the xp1 comes with large clamps and very short wire for the jump start function.
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From: 90210
Some overseas models of Breakout, all years, received a 96" motor instead of the 103". Thailand, for example.
Other models had the 103" but received different rear drive pulley combinations, usually much taller gearing to help meet stricter noise or pollution laws. Japan is one example.
Other models had the 103" but received different rear drive pulley combinations, usually much taller gearing to help meet stricter noise or pollution laws. Japan is one example.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: Kobe, Japan
Some overseas models of Breakout, all years, received a 96" motor instead of the 103". Thailand, for example.
Other models had the 103" but received different rear drive pulley combinations, usually much taller gearing to help meet stricter noise or pollution laws. Japan is one example.
Other models had the 103" but received different rear drive pulley combinations, usually much taller gearing to help meet stricter noise or pollution laws. Japan is one example.
Didnt do any research since I liked the bike when I saw it in the shop and bought it ! I thought a Harley was a Harley and had no idea abut the different set up for different countries.They did sell the CVO 110" but all that crome made my eyes hurt ! Well, still happy with the setup but wish I had the 110" on my bike...... 2016 Breakout comes with 103" tho !
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2016
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From: Coquitlam B.C.
Yeh it's not so much you'll fry the harness, but you'll definitely melt the puny safety fuse and you'll not be getting full amperage to the starter. too much resistance. if the fuse does not melt, well then yeh you'll have some toaster wires heating up! Never jump a bike through smaller than the gauge of wire going from battery to starter (and that is pretty large).
You should not need to jump a bike often, but when you do:
>pull seat
>positive terminal of the xp1 to the positive on the battery,
>negative of the xp1 to frame ground (not the battery negative).
You're pulling a lot of amps quickly when jumping so please do not try it through a battery tender harness - even a heavy gauge one - it is still not thick enough gauge.
there is a reason the xp1 comes with large clamps and very short wire for the jump start function.
You should not need to jump a bike often, but when you do:
>pull seat
>positive terminal of the xp1 to the positive on the battery,
>negative of the xp1 to frame ground (not the battery negative).
You're pulling a lot of amps quickly when jumping so please do not try it through a battery tender harness - even a heavy gauge one - it is still not thick enough gauge.
there is a reason the xp1 comes with large clamps and very short wire for the jump start function.
Yes I had to buy the 96" in 2014 Didnt do any research since I liked the bike when I saw it in the shop and bought it ! I thought a Harley was a Harley and had no idea abut the different set up for different countries.
They did sell the CVO 110" but all that crome made my eyes hurt ! Well, still happy with the setup but wish I had the 110" on my bike...... 2016 Breakout comes with 103" tho !
Didnt do any research since I liked the bike when I saw it in the shop and bought it ! I thought a Harley was a Harley and had no idea abut the different set up for different countries.They did sell the CVO 110" but all that crome made my eyes hurt ! Well, still happy with the setup but wish I had the 110" on my bike...... 2016 Breakout comes with 103" tho !
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Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: 90210
you're absolutely right, but it is worth mentioning that you can get the bike going through the tender harness, with a boost box, if you don't mind waiting. basically you just have to hook it up and let the boost box charge up your battery a bit, but make sure to disconnect before trying to start the bike, or as you said, toaster wire! I wouldn't try it unless the bike was ALMOST starting, but won't quite kick
funny you say that about the CVO, I will admit I know nothing about the CVO model, but I was at the dealership last week, and they had one on the floor, perceivably the 2016, and it had ZERO chrome. looked very similar to my bike, but no chrome, everything was gunmetal, or a metallic brown. REALLY nice colors!
funny you say that about the CVO, I will admit I know nothing about the CVO model, but I was at the dealership last week, and they had one on the floor, perceivably the 2016, and it had ZERO chrome. looked very similar to my bike, but no chrome, everything was gunmetal, or a metallic brown. REALLY nice colors!
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Joined: Jun 2014
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From: 90210
Yes I had to buy the 96" in 2014 Didnt do any research since I liked the bike when I saw it in the shop and bought it ! I thought a Harley was a Harley and had no idea abut the different set up for different countries.
They did sell the CVO 110" but all that crome made my eyes hurt ! Well, still happy with the setup but wish I had the 110" on my bike...... 2016 Breakout comes with 103" tho !
Didnt do any research since I liked the bike when I saw it in the shop and bought it ! I thought a Harley was a Harley and had no idea abut the different set up for different countries.They did sell the CVO 110" but all that crome made my eyes hurt ! Well, still happy with the setup but wish I had the 110" on my bike...... 2016 Breakout comes with 103" tho !