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| * . . . [[techtalk:ref:elec03a|Battery vent tube clamps]] \\ | * . . . [[techtalk:ref:elec03a|Battery vent tube clamps]] \\ | ||
| - | * . . . [[techtalk:ref:elec03b|Moving the battery cables]] \\ | + | * . . . [[techtalk:ref:elec03b|Moving & Mounting the battery cables]] \\ |
| * . . . [[techtalk:ref:elec03c|Charging the battery]] \\ | * . . . [[techtalk:ref:elec03c|Charging the battery]] \\ | ||
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| 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. | 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. | ||
| - | **(According to [[http://xlforum.net/forums/showpost.php?p=5809689&postcount=64|this post]], HD changed brands from Deka to Yuasa in 2019)** | + | **(According to [[https://www.xlforum.net/forum/sportster-motorcycle-forum/sportster-motorcycle-electrical/sportster-motorcycle-electrical-and-ignition/182375-which-battery/page5?postcount=64#post4383466|this post]], HD changed brands from Deka to Yuasa in 2019)** |
| Here's the sales pitch made for HD batteries when they were sourcing them as Deka brand:\\ | Here's the sales pitch made for HD batteries when they were sourcing them as Deka brand:\\ | ||
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| - | A summary list from the above claim suggests these batteries are all USA Made: | + | The EXT designated batteries are made by East Penn Manufacturing. |
| + | A summary list, from the above claim, suggests these batteries are all USA Made: | ||
| Super Start Extreme (O'Reilly's)\\ | Super Start Extreme (O'Reilly's)\\ | ||
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| Lightning Start (Power Source)\\ | Lightning Start (Power Source)\\ | ||
| - | As with any product, you might rightly expect that some versions of the products from these manufacturers vary in quality due to materials and processes being different. But in general, based on the above link, all these branded batteries should have similar (if not the exact same) qualities. | + | The YTX designated batteries are made by Yuasa (Yuasa Battery Inc). They likely also make other branded models, if they are designated as a YTX model. Yuasa Batteries Inc. is located in Laureldale, PA. |
| + | As with any product, you might rightly expect that some versions of the products from these manufacturers vary in quality due to materials and processes being different. Even though multiple brands of batteries may be made by the same manufacturer, that does not 'necessarily' mean they are all manufactured to the same specifications. | ||
| ===== Aftermarket LFP ===== | ===== Aftermarket LFP ===== | ||
