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I'm wondering what the general consensus is on storing a 2015 RT in an unheated storage unit for the winter.( I'm in Gunnison CO which has the distinction of being the coldest place in the nation at times.) This past winter I stored it in a garage with a trickle charger with no ill...
My newly acquired '08 RT had a $26.95 battery in it for who knows how long Going to get an Odyssey PC680, which adapters do I need? Or do I need any? The Odyssey PC680 appears to have "top" bolt downward terminals...my '08's cables were hooked up in similair manner. Question is, in factory...
I know this will be heresy, but in the interest of those who are considering battery choices (which I was about a year ago) I thought I would add this thread. Everyone seems to love the PC680. Reading the forum, you would think no one else made a battery that will work with our bikes. They are...
I need to replace my battery on my 1150 GS and doing research I am considering a lithium.
They weigh only 3 to 4 lbs as apposed to 15 to 18 lbs for an AGM cold cranking amps are more cost is sometimes more.
what is the downside to one?
What are your opinions on these?
thanks
Dave
So I drive down to and get a new battery (a WestCo) and the terminals are bolts that bold directly down from the top vs having a piece of metal sticking up and bolting in from the side. I hope I described this well enough. See photo at end for visual. Anyway, I cannot bolt the cables without...
I want to replace the battery on my wife's 2004 R1150RT. Looks like I got to remove a lot of "tupperware?" Any advice, tips, avoiding "gotchas" etc on doing this? Does anyone know of a video showing tupperware removal and battery access?
I just put the battery in the bike, getting it ready for my first ride of the season tomorrow. Like most places in North America, it's been a long cold winter here. I installed it like I always do, turned the key, let it go through it's check cycle, and when I press the starter, I'll I'm getting...