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Dec 8, 2009 | 03:50 PM

jaktexas

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Battery Replacement

What is a good replacement battery for the original?

Dec 8, 2009 | 04:38 PM

cHarley

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The (fairly new) HD AGM batteries are hard to beat. I try and stay away from the cheaper alternatives that have hollow terminal posts. Many people know of the problems that are caused by loose battery cables, but you can see below what happens if you tighten down the battery cables a little too snug on a hollow post battery.

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Dec 8, 2009 | 04:57 PM

Gpsjr10

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Definitely stick with the AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) or maint. free battery. Don't waste your money on those batteries you need to fill and charge.

Dec 8, 2009 | 05:36 PM

mtairy biker

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just buy one at the dearler they realy are good ones

Dec 8, 2009 | 05:41 PM

jag1886

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I bought a Drag Specialties battery for my Sporty when the original took a crap and it has worked fine for several years so far.
And I didn't over tighten my cables.

Dec 8, 2009 | 05:57 PM

cHarley

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But why bother with a with a lower quality (non AGM) battery with cheap hollow terminal posts?

I wasn't by any means cranking down on the wrench, when the floating nut in the terminal pulled through the soft lead post.

Dec 8, 2009 | 09:08 PM

eazyrider

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I bought one from this place called Batteries Plus, I don't know if there national but I have seen them all over. Cost me 60 bucks and does have the hollow terminals but I have had no problems. Charley I think you got a bad battery..or you don't know your own strength damn!!!