Battery replacement
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From: San Diego, CA
I have bought three Autozone Duralast batteries and none of them have lasted over 3 years. I have one of them dead now. Looking for a Deka/East Penn now.
I'm confused by the difference in a TX-30L and a TX-30LA. One is 6-13/16 tall and the other is 7-1/2 tall, yet both are listed by application for a Street Glide. What gives? Which is the correct height?
I'm confused by the difference in a TX-30L and a TX-30LA. One is 6-13/16 tall and the other is 7-1/2 tall, yet both are listed by application for a Street Glide. What gives? Which is the correct height?
I found this chart on an Energizer Powersports battery ad. There does seem to be a height difference, but I don't know why. This chart mentions a "17mm height adapter" and I have no idea what that means....???
All else is the same between the two according to the chart.... I'd measure the OEM battery and pick the one nearest in size..
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I put a Noco NLP20 lithium battery in my 2006 Wide Glide in 2021. Thing is so light one might think is a empty plastic case. I didn't do voltage checks while starting but observed near zero hesitation on start up meaning the voltage is dropping less than the AGM batteries I used before. I traded that bike off mid October with that battery still operating as new. No experience long term but wouldn't hesitate buying another, weight savings and ease removing installing is a major plus in my opinion.
https://no.co/products/lithium
https://no.co/products/lithium
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From: TX
I will never buy another battery from the auto parts store. Bought one from OReilly and lasted a little over two years.
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I have bought three Autozone Duralast batteries and none of them have lasted over 3 years. I have one of them dead now. Looking for a Deka/East Penn now.
I'm confused by the difference in a TX-30L and a TX-30LA. One is 6-13/16 tall and the other is 7-1/2 tall, yet both are listed by application for a Street Glide. What gives? Which is the correct height?
I'm confused by the difference in a TX-30L and a TX-30LA. One is 6-13/16 tall and the other is 7-1/2 tall, yet both are listed by application for a Street Glide. What gives? Which is the correct height?
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I get 7 years out of agm, and acid, I would not bother with lithium at this price point.
I heard a claim it started big motors better. Yes a motor.
If lithium goes to sleep in cold weather, I have heard you can unthaw them by turning lights on for a little bit.
I heard a claim it started big motors better. Yes a motor.
If lithium goes to sleep in cold weather, I have heard you can unthaw them by turning lights on for a little bit.
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From: Oklahoma
I am not familiar with the TX30L v TX30LA differences.
I found this chart on an Energizer Powersports battery ad. There does seem to be a height difference, but I don't know why. This chart mentions a "17mm height adapter" and I have no idea what that means....???
All else is the same between the two according to the chart.... I'd measure the OEM battery and pick the one nearest in size..
I found this chart on an Energizer Powersports battery ad. There does seem to be a height difference, but I don't know why. This chart mentions a "17mm height adapter" and I have no idea what that means....???
All else is the same between the two according to the chart.... I'd measure the OEM battery and pick the one nearest in size..
this is an example, the one that came with mine was not even this "elaborate"
Last edited by Ssitruc; Dec 30, 2022 at 12:02 PM.
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I put a Noco NLP20 lithium battery in my 2006 Wide Glide in 2021. Thing is so light one might think is a empty plastic case. I didn't do voltage checks while starting but observed near zero hesitation on start up meaning the voltage is dropping less than the AGM batteries I used before. I traded that bike off mid October with that battery still operating as new. No experience long term but wouldn't hesitate buying another, weight savings and ease removing installing is a major plus in my opinion.
https://no.co/products/lithium
https://no.co/products/lithium