I added the NOCO jumper extension. Needed it one time in Alaska on a cold day. Battery placement on the PA is a PITA. One thing i found as well over time the cable bolts would loosen up every 4-5K miles.
I guess we both get to be test monkeys. I installed the DS Premium battery 10/27/24. I came out after an overnight stay at a friend's house (there was frost on my Pan Am) to see the battery read 11.8V before start up. I've occasionally heard some racket from the VVT and I'd had a stall at one point too so it was time. The DS is approved by my local H-D dealer/service dept, they sell the DS themselves for install so there's no pesky warranty concerns. So far so good, my start ups have been much easier. I'll have to check how old my battery was, but it had been replaced in June of 2023 and only made it to Oct 2024. I probably could've warrantied it but I'd end up in the same spot next year. I decided to cut bait. Great vid, with a backlog, I'm a month or more away from releasing mine.
Good luck with your new battery :D I love AGM batteries! I've been running Yuasa AGM batteries in my Kawasakis for 15 years, love 'em! My Street Glide's battery is 6 years old now... could go at any minute, I guess! I keep mine on a tender whenever not ridden, that probably helps.
Low speed riding or at idle speed doesn't output enough voltage to run the bike + accessories. It might use the battery to surge power. Once you get to higher speeds, the stator spins faster with motor RPM and puts out more voltage. Awesome battery replacement disassembly video!
Harley, Harley, Harley....Yeah, Dale is right...an excuse to buy a Road Glide, lol...I mean you can still keep it. That is crazy...two years...Tommy had a 5 year battery on his Ultra Limited and I had a 5 year batter on my 2018 Can-Am...we only bought new to go to Alaska...other batteries seemed fine.
I think the noise you were hearing is the magnets coming loose in your rotor. Youre not charging at 12.5v. you should really be mid to upper 13v at idle.
Drag Specialties seems to make really solid stuff but seem to fly under the radar. I feel like the battery that low on an ADV bike that is meant to go through water and mud is just a poorly though out design though
those voltage drops are indicative that your charging system is on it's way out. Unfortunately I think a new stator / rotor assembly is in your future. My 21 only dips to 13 when I have heated gear turned on high. Otherwise I never drop below 13.6.
with heated jacket and gloves on high, high beam and aux lights on high, grips on high, and my carplay screen on, I will drop to 12.8 at idle. As soon as I start moving it pops back up in the mid 13s. With heated gear at about midway up and aux lights on but not on high, I hover around 13.6 to 13.8 at idle.
I added the NOCO jumper extension. Needed it one time in Alaska on a cold day. Battery placement on the PA is a PITA. One thing i found as well over time the cable bolts would loosen up every 4-5K miles.
Good luck Jerry
That skid plate looks like it's had some good use!!
Yes! New-ark, you got it right! The locals really hate it when you pronounce it New-erk :D
interesting place for a battery. hopefully this one works longer for you.
I guess we both get to be test monkeys. I installed the DS Premium battery 10/27/24. I came out after an overnight stay at a friend's house (there was frost on my Pan Am) to see the battery read 11.8V before start up. I've occasionally heard some racket from the VVT and I'd had a stall at one point too so it was time.
The DS is approved by my local H-D dealer/service dept, they sell the DS themselves for install so there's no pesky warranty concerns. So far so good, my start ups have been much easier. I'll have to check how old my battery was, but it had been replaced in June of 2023 and only made it to Oct 2024. I probably could've warrantied it but I'd end up in the same spot next year. I decided to cut bait. Great vid, with a backlog, I'm a month or more away from releasing mine.
Great install Jerry! I run a Die Hard from Auto Zone.
Good idea to change the battery, every 5 years NO matter, who wants to be stuck!!!
Good luck with your new battery :D I love AGM batteries! I've been running Yuasa AGM batteries in my Kawasakis for 15 years, love 'em! My Street Glide's battery is 6 years old now... could go at any minute, I guess! I keep mine on a tender whenever not ridden, that probably helps.
Low speed riding or at idle speed doesn't output enough voltage to run the bike + accessories. It might use the battery to surge power. Once you get to higher speeds, the stator spins faster with motor RPM and puts out more voltage.
Awesome battery replacement disassembly video!
My last battery on the SG lasted 7 years. And it still had juice left, but didn't want to keep rolling that dice, 😂.
Harley, Harley, Harley....Yeah, Dale is right...an excuse to buy a Road Glide, lol...I mean you can still keep it. That is crazy...two years...Tommy had a 5 year battery on his Ultra Limited and I had a 5 year batter on my 2018 Can-Am...we only bought new to go to Alaska...other batteries seemed fine.
Jerry,Your Just Giving Yourself An Excuse to Buy A Road Glide...🤔😅🤠👍
😂😂😂😂😂😂
I think the noise you were hearing is the magnets coming loose in your rotor. Youre not charging at 12.5v. you should really be mid to upper 13v at idle.
Drag Specialties seems to make really solid stuff but seem to fly under the radar. I feel like the battery that low on an ADV bike that is meant to go through water and mud is just a poorly though out design though
Great video Jerry! I leave my bike on the tender or it won’t start after two days.
My bike is almost always on a tender. This battery will fit in your bike too.
I'm lucky. I rarely put mine on the tender and can not start it for 2 weeks and it'll fire right up.
Lithium batteries are not approved by Harley for revolution max and new touring models good that you went AGM
those voltage drops are indicative that your charging system is on it's way out. Unfortunately I think a new stator / rotor assembly is in your future.
My 21 only dips to 13 when I have heated gear turned on high. Otherwise I never drop below 13.6.
with heated jacket and gloves on high, high beam and aux lights on high, grips on high, and my carplay screen on, I will drop to 12.8 at idle. As soon as I start moving it pops back up in the mid 13s. With heated gear at about midway up and aux lights on but not on high, I hover around 13.6 to 13.8 at idle.
Them tires dont last long at all.... first problem for me. Only reason i steered away from em. Love the look tho.
I got 15k miles out of the 1st set. Bought a second set. Lol
NOCO GB20 is what I've used and it can start the bike no issues.