trike battery

[steve87]

i just saw a goldwing trike with a lawn mower battery mounted in the trunk. good idea or not?

 

[Gideon]

i just saw a goldwing trike with a lawn mower battery mounted in the trunk. good idea or not?

WHY !

 

[Gold Rush]

:Agree:

Makes no sense to me. If the OEM battery is weak - change it out for a new one. Simple as that.

The electrical system on a Goldwing (even a GL1500) should be more than strong enough to run every accessory known to man. Maybe the owner is running a short wave transmitter off his bike??? :xszpv: :xszpv:

 

[steve87]

the battery was power supply for the trike.

 

[rhino 2]

i just saw a goldwing trike with a lawn mower battery mounted in the trunk. good idea or not?

Why didn't you just ask the owner why......:Shrug:

 

[mhgoldwing]

Light parade setup? Extra juice for camping trailer? Extra weight since co-rider went on diet?

 

[steve87]

why, is a fair question. i did not have time to ask many questions. we were admiring his beautiful wing. i wish i had asked more questions.

 

[rhino 2]

why, is a fair question. i did not have time to ask many questions. we were admiring his beautiful wing. i wish i had asked more questions.

Understand......ThumbUp

 

[wehrme]

Might be a nice upgrade. More capacity and heck of a lot cheaper, if you can afford to loose that space in the trunk.

 

[steve87]

that was what i was thinking. lot cheaper maybe more reserve.

 

[MDO]

I had done some research a while back for the Freewheeler & this was the best warrantied battery I could find. It's on my list for when my OEM battery passes away.

I thought it might help. Here is a link:

https://www.bigtimebattery.com/store/index.html

Check out their Red Banshee battery. It has the best warranty I have ever seen on a motorcycle battery.

Also, if you check Walmart's website, they carry them for a lower price.

 

[Burnerboy]

Interesting info, thank you... just sent away for more info with the batteries

Ronnie

 

[Lee H. Mann]

That is only a 310CCA battery. I think your OEM is 320CCA. 4 year warranty is great but a warranty doesn't help you when you are 50 miles from home on a Sunday afternoon, it only makes your pocket feel better on Monday.:Shrug:

 

[MDO]

That is only a 310CCA battery. I think your OEM is 320CCA. 4 year warranty is great but a warranty doesn't help you when you are 50 miles from home on a Sunday afternoon, it only makes your pocket feel better on Monday.:Shrug:

Not sure what battery your referring to. The Banshee battery for the Freewheeler is a size 30L & it's rated at 385 CCA.

Not sure what your point is with the warranty time, but most batteries have a 6 month warranty. I'll go with the 4 year one for the same price.

WHEN HELP IS OFFERED, A SIMPLE "THANK YOU" IS APPRECIATED.

 

[Gold Rush]

That is only a 310CCA battery. I think your OEM is 320CCA. 4 year warranty is great but a warranty doesn't help you when you are 50 miles from home on a Sunday afternoon, it only makes your pocket feel better on Monday.:Shrug:

Not sure what battery your referring to. The Banshee battery for the Freewheeler is a size 30L & it's rated at 385 CCA.

From the web site you linked...

Banshee 30L-BS Battery​

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12V 30AH - 310CCAL = 6.61 W = 5.00 H = 6.85Terminals are as pictured ( Positive - R, Negative - L )​

 

[MDO]

I'm talking about the red Banshee & it's 385cca

Banshee 30L-BS Battery 12V 30AH - 385CCAL = 6.61 x W = 5.00 H = 6.85Terminals as pictured (Positive - R, Negative - L)​

I believe that's a typo under the HD specific battery. I was not even looking at that 1.

 

[Gold Rush]

I'm talking about the red Banshee & it's 385cca

Banshee 30L-BS Battery 12V 30AH - 385CCAL = 6.61 x W = 5.00 H = 6.85Terminals as pictured (Positive - R, Negative - L)​

I believe that's a typo under the HD specific battery. I was not even looking at that 1.

Looks like they have a minor screw up on their web site.. Might warrant some investigation if the cca difference is important.

 

[Lee H. Mann]

Not sure what battery your referring to. The Banshee battery for the Freewheeler is a size 30L & it's rated at 385 CCA.

Not sure what your point is with the warranty time, but most batteries have a 6 month warranty. I'll go with the 4 year one for the same price.

WHEN HELP IS OFFERED, A SIMPLE "THANK YOU" IS APPRECIATED.

You posted this on the Honda Forum......confusion

Don't get me wrong here .... you have plenty of time to make a decision. I just have difficulty getting a battery on-line period. The warranty may justify the purchase in a apples-to-apples situation, but in reality you are relying on the integrity of some guy with a Chinese product and a keyboard for a warranty.

Apples-to-Oranges .....

If you could put a GL1800 engine in your Harley and get a 100,000 mile warranty and it was also cheaper, WOULD YOU ???

 

[1dn5up]

You posted this on the Honda Forum......confusion

Don't get me wrong here .... you have plenty of time to make a decision. I just have difficulty getting a battery on-line period. The warranty may justify the purchase in a apples-to-apples situation, but in reality you are relying on the integrity of some guy with a Chinese product and a keyboard for a warranty.

Apples-to-Oranges .....

If you could put a GL1800 engine in your Harley and get a 100,000 mile warranty and it was also cheaper, WOULD YOU ???

I did the on line battery thing once, lasted 6 months. After research of the bat numbers, it seemed to have been on the shelf for at least 3 yrs . Never again. By the time I shipped it back, along with a phone argument I ended up eating it. Live n learn.

 

[rhino 2]

Lotta over thinking going on �� Is it just me or is it that Trikes attract over thinkers ����

 

[steve87]

when i saw the battery in the trunk i thought it was a neat idea. sealed battery maybe more reserve for radio lights.

 

[MDO]

You posted this on the Honda Forum......confusion

Don't get me wrong here .... you have plenty of time to make a decision. I just have difficulty getting a battery on-line period. The warranty may justify the purchase in a apples-to-apples situation, but in reality you are relying on the integrity of some guy with a Chinese product and a keyboard for a warranty.

Apples-to-Oranges .....

If you could put a GL1800 engine in your Harley and get a 100,000 mile warranty and it was also cheaper, WOULD YOU ???

Excuse me, I saw a battery conversation & thought my recent research might help someone.

I feel that you should get whatever battery you want. To answer your question, NO.

I could have bought whatever I wanted & I chose the HD Freewheeler.

I have a 2005 Honda 1100 Sabre that I bought new & still have it & it's been flawless. I am a big fan of Honda. I made a mistake posting on the Honda forum & I apologize for confusing you.

 

[Lee H. Mann]

Lotta over thinking going on �� Is it just me or is it that Trikes attract over thinkers ����

Yes, you are correct ........ overthinking is dangerous .....:gah: