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[CVOwner]

Get the battery from HD, They are a gel type and do last well as others stated. Using a battery tender while the bike is parked helps them last longer as well.

I have been using a Battery Tender Plus since day one, I leave it plugged in 24/7. But here in AZ they tend to burn up fast. The heat kills them. My car only lasts 2-3 years, max. So, its better to be proactive. I havent had any trouble just want the info if needed.

[CVOwner]

I have been using a Battery Tender Plus since day one, I leave it plugged in 24/7. But here in AZ they tend to burn up fast. The heat kills them. My car only lasts 2-3 years, max. So, its better to be proactive. I havent had any trouble just want the info if needed.

Of course I'm talking about batteries here. Not the tender.

[rogerTX/05/SE2]

with All the additions and add ons I'm having trouble with my battery. (# 2) Has anyone added a Higher output alternator. Does anyone have a solution for the mechanically challenged?

[hard10]

with All the additions and add ons I'm having trouble with my battery. (# 2) Has anyone added a Higher output alternator. Does anyone have a solution for the mechanically challenged?

Roger, welome to the site.

I was under the impression that the highest output was 1.4k

[bisounours]

Good morning rogerTX/05/SE2,

I send you the  from FRANCE.

Best regards

  Jacques

[UK Dave]

I very nearly bought an Odyssey battery since the dealer wasn't playing ball on replacing mine under warranty

It was very weak at less than 2 years old and on an Optimate most of the time - it would start OK straight off but if I left the ign on without starting for any time at all (like to get helmet and gloves on and close the garage etc) it would be too low to do the business.

Dave Knight, the Odyssey importer http://www.knightbatteries.com/, was having problems getting hold of stock - I wanted the PC925LMJ which is a special edition PC925 to fit Harley Davidson Road King, Electra and Ultra Glides 1999-onwards (pre 99 uses the PC680MJ)  @ £133.25 !! that's like $250 +

The posts are reversed on this version and the battery lies on its side to put the positive and negative terminals in the right place for the standard wiring.

Anyway - he couldn't get stock - didn't stop him taking payment from my card though... and the HD dealer finally came through so I'm back with a new standard gel HD battery and it seems to be fine now.

I will include the battery saga in an update on the trials and tribulations of being a Harley Rider in UK next time it's raining (yeah - I know - should be soon) and I can sit down and type it all in.

Cheers

Dave

[JCZ]

I plug my battery tender in every couple of weeks. From what I am seeing here, I assume most people are leaving their tenders plugged in all the time. Is that OK to do? I was afraid it might not be the best for the battery.

I plug my battery tender in every time my bike goes in the garage for the night.  I've done that for years on the last three bikes......can't remember the last time that I had to buy an MC battery.

[Talon]

You might get a better price thru a store like Batteries Plus, I haven't bought a battery for my RK yet, but they have better prices on other batteries I bought, they have battery tenders too. Battery Tenders are worth the price, get you a couple of extra years out of your battery and besides that it sucks when you go out to start your bike, or ATV after long time and it won't start!!!

http://www.batteriesplus.com/
                     

[Hoist!]

You might get a better price thru a store like Batteries Plus, I haven't bought a battery for my RK yet, but they have better prices on other batteries I bought, they have battery tenders too. Battery Tenders are worth the price, get you a couple of extra years out of your battery and besides that it sucks when you go out to start your bike, or ATV after long time and it won't start!!!

http://www.batteriesplus.com/
                     

Get a sealed HD battery. These things are great. They hold up at least 3 years . Keep them on a BT. Replace after 3 years. You'll never have battery problems again. Don't wait til they're going bad. They wreak havoc on your electics/electronics. Chit, with all we spend on these bikes, do yourself and your bike a favor and replace it every 3 years, whether you think it needs it or not! You'll have one less thing to worry about! Those are Hoist Words of Wisdom for today! Hoist!

[Twolanerider]

Get a sealed HD battery. These things are great. They hold up at least 3 years . Keep them on a BT. Replace after 3 years. You'll never have battery problems again. Don't wait til they're going bad. They wreak havoc on your electics/electronics. Chit, with all we spend on these bikes, do yourself and your bike a favor and replace it every 3 years, whether you think it needs it or not! You'll have one less thing to worry about! Those are Hoist Words of Wisdom for today! Hoist!

Hey Howie, me too (ok, three).  These pigs are too big to push start and the electronics don't like dirty power anyway.  For me a battery is prevenative maintenance at the end if it's third year in service too.  It's one of those "just ain't worth screwing with it" kind of things.

[Hoist!]

Hey Howie, me too (ok, three).  These pigs are too big to push start and the electronics don't like dirty power anyway.  For me a battery is prevenative maintenance at the end if it's third year in service too.  It's one of those "just ain't worth screwing with it" kind of things.

Precisely my point Don. It's always the guys trying to squeeze every last drop of battery time, that have battery/electrical issues. Treat it like an oil change, and all your battery problems disappear! Hoist!

[Fired00d]

Sorry fella's (Don/Howie) I tend to disagree w/the automatic replacement of the battery after 3 years if it's being maintained by a battery tender. From what I've read on batteries and how they go bad as long as it's steady charge is maintained (by use of a battery tender whenever the bikes not in operation) they should last well over three years. I'll let you know how long my goes before replacing as of now it's been in since June '04, and been on a BT whenever it's parked at home.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Hoist!]

Sorry fella's (Don/Howie) I tend to disagree w/the automatic replacement of the battery after 3 years if it's being maintained by a battery tender. From what I've read on batteries and how they go bad as long as it's steady charge is maintained (by use of a battery tender whenever the bikes not in operation) they should last well over three years. I'll let you know how long my goes before replacing as of now it's been in since June '04, and been on a BT whenever it's parked at home.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Do what you want d00d, but when you're on a trip, and you go to start your bike in the morning one day, and it's completely dead, you'll know that research didn't help too much. Go by theory or go by experience. Your choice. But for the price of a battery every 3 years for peace of mind, it's priceless! C'mon man, $40/year! It's a no brainer!
Hoist!

[Fired00d]

Do what you want d00d, but when you're on a trip, and you go to start your bike in the morning one day, and it's completely dead, you'll know that research didn't help too much. Go by theory or go by experience. Your choice. But for the price of a battery every 3 years for peace of mind, it's priceless! C'mon man, $40/year! It's a no brainer!
Hoist!

Why use a BT then. As long as the battery doesn't discharge it shouldn't be a problem. Until I'm proven wrong I'm sticking w/my theory. When it does go bad on a trip it's an easy replacement and I'm sure you'll give me a ride to a dealership to get a new one.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Hoist!]

Why use a BT then. As long as the battery doesn't discharge it shouldn't be a problem. Until I'm proven wrong I'm sticking w/my theory. When it does go bad on a trip it's an easy replacement and I'm sure you'll give me a ride to a dealership to get a new one.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

I'll be happy to let you ride bitch, if you'd like! Why be in that position. Kinda vulnerable. Use the BT so it doesn't weaken if it's sitting for a period. You always have full charge. As long as it's a good battery that is! Hoist!