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Is this battery Okay?

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#1 · (Edited)
I'd like a lithium, but can buy 4 of these AGM for the same price.

""KMG"" $37 shipped
Battery Type Number: YT14B-BS SMF (Sealed Maintenance Free)
Battery Family: AGM Maintenance Free
Voltage: 12 Volts
Capacity: 12 Ah
C.C.A.: 210
Polarity: [ + ]--------[ - ]
Dimensions: 152mm x 70mm x 145mm
Condition: 100% Brand New

For my 2009 Roadliner, which is just barely starting now. I am starting to pray.

 
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#4 ·
Okay....the "KMG" battery arrived and I did install it.

The terminals were fairly oxidised and needed to be cleaned up. Unlike the old battery the terminal post screws needed nuts to hold them on (PITA). And the screws weren't quite long enough to fit my charger leads as well. But, luckily, I had a big package of aircraft screws with ones of the proper length.

Then a dab of dielectric grease on the terminals......GOOD TO GO!

It started up with "gusto," and now is sitting on the 1 AMP charger. I know you real mechanics would laugh.......but it felt pretty good to do something inexpensively, that, so far, works great!
 
#6 ·
Ain't that the truth. I remember feeling anxious the first time I removed my gas tank or changed my oil.

After a couple projects it starts to feel like second nature. I just have remember to cover tins with towels. That split second before metal hits uncovered paint is the worst.
 
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