Monthly Archives: August 2021
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- August 25, 2021
The big V-twin bikes always seem to have battery complaints ranging from not enough power to premature and sudden battery death. Lithium batteries were supposed to solve the lack of power concerns. However, they have been found wanting due to high failure rates and inflated prices. But, after nearly 2 years of IMPACT real-world testing, we believe we found the best Harley Davidson battery. If you’re in the market for a new motorcycle battery, you need to read this article.
Finally! A Battery Worthy of the Title: Best Harley Davidson Battery
Before jumping to the exciting news, let’s review what we know about lithium motorcycle batteries.
Lithium only battery specifications are all over the map. There are some key features to pay attention to as you consider buying your next high-compression Harley motorcycle battery:
Lithium Motorcycle Battery Features & Concerns
- Fitment - When considering
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- August 23, 2021
How to Change Your Kids John Deere Tractor Battery
There will come a time when you need to change the battery in your child’s ride on toy. If you own a Peg Perego toy there is a good chance you will type a search query like: replace kids John Deere tractor battery into Google. Or perhaps: John Deere Gator battery. In either case, you can upgrade to a longer running battery so the kids can enjoy extended playtime.
The video below shows you how to and what you’ll encounter when replacing the battery for the first time. It sounds simple, however there is one aspect that trips parents up. The section below the video will highlight the features and benefits of the new upgraded replacement Peg Perego battery.
Changing Your Peg Perego John Deere Tractor Battery
To summarize the video, you will disconnect the battery from the toy and remove the screws for the hold-down bracket. The hold down bracket has a small plastic space holder which you will also remove. This spacer filled the void and kept
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- August 17, 2021
BMW Motorcycle Battery Complaints and How to Fix It
There are three major battery complaints we have identified (and now fully resolved) for BMW motorcycle owners. The issues and resource guide described below may help you better address the question of “why does my BMW motorcycle battery keep dying?”
Complaint #1 - Access
The batteries on BMW motorcycles are especially difficult to access. In some cases, you feel like you are dismantling the entire bike just to gain access. This makes it hard for the owner to install and maintain the battery on a regular basis. This hardship is exacerbated when the original equipment battery is of the conventional lead-acid type requiring regular electrolyte level checks.
To help with this maintenance issue, Yuasa, in 2014, introduced the YT19BL-BS as their sealed AGM replacement for the conventional 51913 and 51814 lead-acid BMW battery. This particular battery size fits the vast majority of BMW motorcycle models from 1970 to 2017 model years, and engine
