Battery Replacement

[Breeze3at]

You actually carry a spare battery on the bike?

Yep. Since my Newer battery won't hold a spec. charge, and my oem is 6+ yrs. old, I carry one in the saddlebag. This is just recent, and I do it because I'm hoping to find the drop dead point of one of them. What will the drop dead point prove to me? hmmm, nothing.

 

[Dr. Dolittle]

Yep. Since my Newer battery won't hold a spec. charge, and my oem is 6+ yrs. old, I carry one in the saddlebag.

Do you keep a 25 pound dumbbell in the other bag to even things out?

:lolrolling

 

[Breeze3at]

Do you keep a 25 pound dumbbell in the other bag to even things out?

:lolrolling

No, about 25 lbs of tools, compressor, flat repair, first aid, rope/bungees, etc., permanently stays in that bag.

 

[fin_676]

No, about 25 lbs of tools, compressor, flat repair, first aid, rope/bungees, etc., permanently stays in that bag.

And a battery was the best thing to put in the other bag to balance out the weight of the tools
Got it and I fully understand now the reason for carrying a battery

Brian

 

[r_k_dragon]

It's my work ride so It's out everyday for the 15 mile in the 15 mile ride home plus what little running around i do! Never felt the need for the tender before. Shop checks out the charging and is good.

Think I'll give this one a try. I'll keep you posted as we go along! Thanks!

 

[03ultra45385]

My 03 EG had an aftermarket battery in it when i bought it in late 05. I replaced it in 07 or 08 with an Harley replacement and i expect to replace that one very soon with another Harley battery. The current price in Xenia Ohio at Buckmins D&D is $140