Battery time
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When the starting process has a delay on the first crank and it gets progressively worse.
Subsequent starts during the day seemed to fire right up or just a slight initial delay or lag.
The above sequence gradually worsened until it wouldn't hold a charge over night if left off the tender.
I found that it eventually would not hold a charge from the tender and wouldn't even click any more when I pressed the start button.
Total time was 2 or 3 weeks.
Subsequent starts during the day seemed to fire right up or just a slight initial delay or lag.
The above sequence gradually worsened until it wouldn't hold a charge over night if left off the tender.
I found that it eventually would not hold a charge from the tender and wouldn't even click any more when I pressed the start button.
Total time was 2 or 3 weeks.
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This.
I expect 5 or more seasons on a well maintained battery. I've gotten into the 8th season before, but I start getting nervous.
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Just ordered a set of Taylor Motorcycle battery cables . #2 gauge ought to do it seeing as how MOCO put #8 gauge on from the factory . Using star lock-washers and battery sealer on all connections will insure the starter gets FULL VOLTAGE from this new 500CCA LIGHTNING battery . Should deliver instant starts first time every time for a long time !
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I am in the same boat.
Mine has gotten weak this fall, and is going to be replaced.
Since we are on the subject, i got an e-mail the other day from Dennis Kirk, advertising Lithium motorcycle batteries.
This is new technology to me.
Has anyone tried one of these yet?
They seem pretty expensive.
Just wonder if they are as good as advertised.
Mine has gotten weak this fall, and is going to be replaced.
Since we are on the subject, i got an e-mail the other day from Dennis Kirk, advertising Lithium motorcycle batteries.
This is new technology to me.
Has anyone tried one of these yet?
They seem pretty expensive.
Just wonder if they are as good as advertised.
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Wait another year and Lithium battery prices will come down. Like all new gotta have it items. Plus I understand you need a different battery tender, may be wrong on this.
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Good point, Thanks for the info :thumbsup
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Your right, I read the same thing. I'll go about 5 years on a battery after that I figure its on borrowed time. If I stay local, I'll stretch it a bit, but if I'm going on a trip, I'll change it out. Got 2 more years on this one, I'll be looking at the lithium also. I can always use the tender on the antique cage.
Have a look at this site.
Stark Power | Lithium Starter Batteries & Energy Storage Batteries
Stark Power | Lithium Starter Batteries & Energy Storage Batteries
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My battery was only 35 months when it died but who knows how long it sat before they installed it. I got 8 yrs out of a marine batt which was also an AGM. And it was still going strong when I sold it.
We'll see how long this one lasts. Tender a must
We'll see how long this one lasts. Tender a must
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Rather than just dump your old battery. Take it in for a load check. A place you can trust of course. May find battery cables need cleaning tightening or what ever. IMHOP
Read the information, Batteries run about $229.00-$259.00. Estimated to last approximately 8-10 years. Charger provided with purchase. Initially sounds pricy, but if it last that long it may be well worth the price.
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i have 8 yrs. on the battery in the bike now but, since cold weather is setting in it kinda grunted a bit before she started a cpl days ago. gonna go out in a bit hope it fires up ? the ol 77 sporty im running lawn mower batteries in it with no probs. just sawed off half the top of the battery cover dropped it in . $39.00 later .
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