ZoneIII
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Does anyone know of a good battery for a R3T that comes unfilled with the electrolyte packed separately? I've had to return two Scorpion batteries that came pre-filled. Voltage tested fine with both of them but their CCA was MUCH lower than they were rated and they could barely crank my Rocket over (but couldn't start it) when the temperature got to 40F. I'm convinced that batteries that come pre-filled with electrolyte may have sat on the shelf for who knows how long and may be sulfated so I'm looking for a battery that comes with the electrolyte separately. My 5 year-old Yuasa 270 CCA battery that came on the bike new is still strong but I want to replace it as preventative maintenance. I've seen the electrolyte packs that come with unfilled batteries but I just haven't been able to find a non pre-filled battery yet.
It seems like many people think that just because a battery has good voltage that the battery is good. That's not the case. Get one of the new digital battery testers that tell the whole story in a few seconds. I used to do voltage and load tests and think the battery was good if they passed. I know better now.
It seems like many people think that just because a battery has good voltage that the battery is good. That's not the case. Get one of the new digital battery testers that tell the whole story in a few seconds. I used to do voltage and load tests and think the battery was good if they passed. I know better now.