Gel Cell Battery for R3

[alselec]

Haven't had real good service with the lead acid batterys, Have had 2 and they both start to crank slower after awhile.
Was thinking of buying the Gel Cell, think there deep cycle or can get them in deep cycle.

 

[TurboFan]

Maybe Gary will weigh in on this. I think he knows batteries.

 

[alselec]

Battery R3

Yes, could some help on this.

 

[Scotty]

19ah battery P/N 65989-97B

The above part number is a HD battery that is the right size for the Rocket, with a little more cranking power. You could have it cross referenced to find a Gell Cell that's the same.

 

[alselec]

Battery R3

What brand is it?
Thanks,

 

[Scotty]

That's a Harley part number, you should be able to get the Gell battery stockist to cross reference it.

 

[RooK]

For people interested in batteries, charging systems etc:


http://www.landiss.com/battery.htm


Have fun readinG!

 

[alselec]

Battery R3

Think it was the short trips over time. I bought a trickle charger to keep going. Problem solved

 

[RiderRocketman]

Just how short are your trips, alselec? You shouldn't have a battery problem unless you run for less than a few minutes at a time or spend more time at idle RPM than running RPM. If all your batteries keep loosing charge then your bike's charging system needs to be looked at.

 

[Rocketon]

Scotty. I was told by the HD dealer that the part number you quoted now ends in a B and not an A. I think I will spend the extra cash and get one. I am getting a bit pissed off setting out for work earlier so that I have time to jump the f**ker.