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| ====== Batteries ====== | ====== Batteries ====== | ||
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| The battery is used to store power to operate the lights, electronics, starter circuit & ignition system of the motorcycle when the engine is not running. Once the engine is started, the task of supplying power for these purposes is taken over by the charging system, while also recharging the battery. In this way, the battery is ready for the next situation where power is required without the engine running. | The battery is used to store power to operate the lights, electronics, starter circuit & ignition system of the motorcycle when the engine is not running. Once the engine is started, the task of supplying power for these purposes is taken over by the charging system, while also recharging the battery. In this way, the battery is ready for the next situation where power is required without the engine running. | ||
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| - LIon - Lithium Ion. | - LIon - Lithium Ion. | ||
| - | **The FLA** is the oldest of the three technologies and is still a popular choice in automotive applications. It is typically the least expensive of the three. The internal charge plates are 'flooded' with liquid battery acid (thru filler caps), thus it's name. These batteries have vents for electrolyte expansion, but that also allows evaporation requiring periodic checks & refills. | + | **The FLA** is the oldest of the three technologies and is still a popular choice in automotive applications. It is typically the least expensive of the three. The internal charge plates are 'flooded' with liquid battery acid (thru filler caps), thus it's name. These batteries have vents with a tube routed towards the ground for electrolyte expansion, but that also allows evaporation requiring periodic checks & refills. |
| **The AGM** technology is similar in design, but instead of liquid acid sloshing around inside the battery (and sometimes spilling out), it uses a mat between the plates to absorb the acid. This stabilizes the liquid and keeps it in better contact with the plates, thus creating a more even charge surface. This also means the battery is sealed at the factory and does not require addition of electrolyte later. | **The AGM** technology is similar in design, but instead of liquid acid sloshing around inside the battery (and sometimes spilling out), it uses a mat between the plates to absorb the acid. This stabilizes the liquid and keeps it in better contact with the plates, thus creating a more even charge surface. This also means the battery is sealed at the factory and does not require addition of electrolyte later. | ||
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| ===== HD AGM ===== | ===== HD AGM ===== | ||
| - | Recent HD Sportster model batteries are Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) versions. Those used on the 883cc models are rated at 12v, 12Ah & 200CCA. ((per 2010 & 2015 HD Police model brochure)) | + | Recent HD Sportster model batteries are Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) versions. Those used on the 883cc models are rated at 12v, 12Ah & 200CCA. ((per 2010 & 2015 HD Police model brochure)) A typical size is 6-7/8" Length, 3-7/16" Width & 6-1/8" Height. |
| Here's the sales pitch made for HD batteries:\\ | Here's the sales pitch made for HD batteries:\\ | ||
