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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 08:23 PM
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Does anyone know about the Advanced Glass Mat batteries?
If I let my car sit more than a week, The battery goes south. I have a 25 millie amp draw which is fine, and the battery checks good with 13.2 volts and 530 CCA after charging, I'm ready to chuck it and replace it with a normal battery with a little more CCA. Any advise, car has 2800 miles...
Thanks, Gary : :confused:
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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 09:03 PM
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Both my cars react the same way if I let them sit over a week it's pretty much normal. You might consider using a battery tender. I've also heard optima yellow top battery holds a charge longer.
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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 09:10 PM
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hog,

Guess what kind of battery is in your '02 Softail? I've read nothing but good about those.

I also have 3 battery tenders for the non-daily use machines.
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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 09:13 PM
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Mine is the same age and about same miles. I have let stand for several weeks without noticing any drop off in the battery, of course I wasn't checking it either. :eek:
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Old Apr 8, 2002 | 09:33 PM
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Ok Ok... I'll drive it more.... Hey will my Harley battery fit? :crazy: :crazy:
Thanks Guys, your the best, I'll keep the AGM... and carry the Harley Battery for a jump :D
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