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Old Feb 4, 2018 | 11:31 AM
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I'm charging my battery then maintaining for winter. Are they all AGM batteries? 2012 Ultra Classic.
 
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Old Feb 4, 2018 | 11:44 AM
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Yes, all AGM
 
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Pretty much.... if there are no caps on the top to check water level, it's an AGM battery
 
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Thanks guys. I have it on AGM setting.
 
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Make sure your battery charger is AGM friendly.
 
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A couple of concerns, 1) is this the original battery? If so start saving your pennies for a replacement and 2) this "maintainer" charger, does it provide a constant charge? A constant charge will hurt an AGM battery. Find a charger that will charge to a preset voltage, stop charging and start again when it senses a preset low voltage. This is also known as a "smart" charger.
 
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