What to do when your Harley Davidson battery goes bad?
If it has been working fine, then simply replace with an equivalent rated battery. When all else fails, take your hog into the dealer and ask them to test your motorcycle to determine the Ah rating you need in a replacement battery. It is possible to measure the battery draw loads to determine an appropriate rating, but it’s not easy.
Which is the best battery for a Harley Davidson?
AGM batteries can be operated in any orientation except upside down. AGM batteries probably make the best choice for a Harley Davidson motorcycle battery due to their superior fast discharge rates which help with cranking over large displacement engines. Gel batteries are well-suited to odd conditions.
What’s the warranty on a Harley Davidson battery?
Sealed AGM battery. 3 year warranty. If you’re looking for a direct replacement that’s made exactly for your Harley Davidson, this might be your first stop. The Blue Box HD battery is a sealed AGM battery replacement for your Harley Davidson that’s ready to bolt right up. I have to admit, I love a 3 year warranty on a battery.
Can you change the size of a Harley Davidson battery?
In the rare cases that you can’t find the battery you want in an exact size fit, it is possible to go down a size. So long as the battery still performs well enough to handle your Harley, you can go down a size in physical dimension. Just be sure to pad the voids around the battery with a rag so the battery can’t jiggle and vibrate.
What kind of battery does a Harley Davidson use?
If you don’t have a quality Harley-Davidson motorcycle battery on your bike, then you better plan on only riding downhill. Big-bore V-twins take a lot of cranking power, that’s why you need to shop for the best battery for Harley-Davidson. J&P is your Harley-Davidson battery headquarters.
If it has been working fine, then simply replace with an equivalent rated battery. When all else fails, take your hog into the dealer and ask them to test your motorcycle to determine the Ah rating you need in a replacement battery. It is possible to measure the battery draw loads to determine an appropriate rating, but it’s not easy.
In the rare cases that you can’t find the battery you want in an exact size fit, it is possible to go down a size. So long as the battery still performs well enough to handle your Harley, you can go down a size in physical dimension. Just be sure to pad the voids around the battery with a rag so the battery can’t jiggle and vibrate.
What should amp hour rating be on Harley Davidson?
Check the service manual for your motorcycle or do a quick search to find out what amp hour rating your Harley model needs to function properly. This number can change if you have battery hungry accessories installed, so be sure to account for that. If you just can’t figure it out, check the battery that’s in your Harley.