Battery Life ? 2008 FLHX
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Was wondering if anyone else is still on their original battery, on a bike that is about 5 years old. My bike's mileage is really low, about 15,000 miles. It's been plugged into the battery tender after every ride, and throughout the winter months. Any alternatives ? other than the stock HD replacement ? Yuasa, Oddesy ?
Thanks,
Joe
Thanks,
Joe
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From: California
I'd also add that a big factor could be the long-term weather conditions you live in. In the Bay Area of California, where we have predominantly warmer weather, the battery can last a lot longer than states that have cold weather and put more of a load on the battery at start-up.
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Thanks for all the replies fellas. I'm in Canada, couple hours north of Buffalo, NY. It can get damn cold in the winter months, so bike is in the garage, always on the tender. This year, it's spending the winter at the dealer. I've never heard of AGM batteries. Are they available in Canada ? Thanks again,...guess that'll be on my shopping list this spring.
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From: Castle Rock, CO
I still have the original battery in my 2008 FLHTC. Was going strong in October when I last had a chance to ride it. It is now on a battery tender waiting for the next warm day and I'll see if it is still going to start.
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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins
AGM = Absorbed Glass Mat
the electrolyte mixture ( acid and water) is held in the mat between the plates rather than as a loose fluid.
these batteries are maintanence free and usually will not have the 6 little yellow caps on the top.
ps: you can name your town...we have lots of CDN riders here ( I lived in TO in the 80's)
mike
the electrolyte mixture ( acid and water) is held in the mat between the plates rather than as a loose fluid.
these batteries are maintanence free and usually will not have the 6 little yellow caps on the top.
ps: you can name your town...we have lots of CDN riders here ( I lived in TO in the 80's)
mike
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From: Broken Bow Oklahoma
The stock battery lasted three years on my 06. The Interstate I replaced it with was still strong at the four year mark when I traded it in.
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Your current battery is probably AGM, which is the type of internal design, not a brand. There are many batteries available that will fit, including the old liquid acid type, but they have lower performance and don't last so long.