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Oct 4, 2020 | 09:21 AM

#51

hardheaded

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Do the the hd's come from the factory with lithium batteries ?

Oct 4, 2020 | 10:05 AM

#52

Bone Doc

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Originally Posted by hardheaded

Do the the hd's come from the factory with lithium batteries ?

No. OEM stock is an AGM battery.

Oct 4, 2020 | 11:51 AM

#53

Germansheperd

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Originally Posted by danny54

20 years from now lead acid batterys are going to be like heavy tube TVs

That’s fine. That means ill have $300 total invested (1 stock and 3 cheap lead acid replacements) for 20 years of riding. That’s a phenomenal bargain. In 20 years I’ll almost be 70 and probably done riding. I’m ok with that.

Oct 4, 2020 | 02:12 PM

#54

usher96

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From: Vineland Ontario Canada

To each is own, I am almost 72 and hope to handle the King till 80 or more ( clear the track, here comes Shack) LOL.

Nov 11, 2020 | 10:00 AM

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carjunkie

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Originally Posted by TwiZted Biker

Not the cables, the connections & the grounding surface under the cable on the frame. Huge problem area with bikes in general, first thing I check when any bike comes through the shop, more than not need attention there.

Having similar issues to the OP, have a 2013 Dyna Fat Bob, are the ground points on the frame generally in the same place and where might it be on my bike? Assuming somewhere near the battery or starter, possibly under the seat?

Aug 22, 2024 | 10:22 PM

#56

Tyler17

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Agreed

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Originally Posted by clackavosticus

I have had my lithium Harley battery in my FLHTK for a bout a year now and it sucks. It cranks really weakly in the morning even after a full charge. It’s so bad sometimes I barely get my bike started. This service I'm going to change back to lead acid. They might not last as long but the cold cranking amps are much higher....

I swapped my stock HD AGM battery for an HD lithium battery approximately 7 months ago. I have a 22 Low Rider ST, which sits on the lithium trickle charger all night. I have had more problems with this lithium battery, than any lead acid battery I have ever owned. I would not trust this battery on an overnight trip, without everything required to safely recharge it. Aside from the weight reduction of this battery, I hate it.