If Gerbings uses the same 2-prong connectors they did years ago (exposed male, and female in plastic), then yes you can use it...it is the same type pigtail you can buy for the tender.

 

Wish there was a way of telling the age of a HD battery. Is anyone know of any date codes. My dealership is not aware of any.

 

Be careful with replacement batteries! They may not fit properly. Off 1/2" here and there could cause problems broken battery case or a fire!!

Purchased a replacement that was just a little too tall, grounded out on the bike frame under the seat... caught fire while riding. Not much damage but was stranded untill help arrived.

Went back with the HD battery that fit!!!

If the replacement battery doesn't fit most won't take it back, and if they do the freight is $25-$30 because of the weight.

I have found the HD battery will last several years if maintained and run all your electrical and startjust fine.... and is a direct fit. Priced at $109.00, and HD will work with you on warranty from any dealer if you have problems on the road, just save your receipt.

My .02 worth on replacement non HD batteries!!!

Steve

 

Thanks boys, Looks like it is new tires and a battery.

 

battery can take a stator out???

 

How long does a battery last??? There are a lot of variables: what is your riding style, long rides or short hops that do not fully recharge the battery. What shape is your charging system in?? How many lights and accessories do you have?? Do you use a "battery tender" and is the tender rated for your battery. Lots of the cheaper tenders are only rated for 100 amp hour batteries and will not charge your battery to its full potential, others do not prevent "sulfation". Do you store your battery in or out of your bike and if you store it in your bike do you put a block under the kickstand to keep the bike more upright?? This keeps the corners of the plates covered with electrolyte and keeps them from flaking and shorting out the battery. Maintenance, when we went "maintenance free" people stopped looking at their batteries until they had a problem. Connections need to be routinely checked and most dealers do not look at them when you are getting a service done unless there is a sign of trouble. This is a source of many of the electrical problems we see day to day. There are only three or four manufactures of batteries and Harley buys from the one that gives them the lowest bid. Just about any good brand name batteries will work and several batteries that are superior to the stock battery can be had for the same or less money than the original.

 

According to my mechanic when a battery is weak it makes the stator work harder to keep it charged, if that goes on long enough it can damage the stator, and if the stator goes far enough it can also take out the voltage regulator. Just passing on what he told me, don't know if its BS or fact, but do know that I won't push a battery more than 3 years in the future.