Battery ~test~ EverStart AGM ES5LBS

Discussion in 'Common Items on Husqvarnas: Tires/tubes/grips/etc' started by Centerline, Aug 29, 2014.

  1. Centerline Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Texas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 TE450
    Other Motorcycles:
    HD Fat Bob, Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
    Yes, I have read on some threads here that the WalMart EverStarts are caca batteries, but decided to give one a try anyway. Will see how it performs over the coming days, weeks?..... And post about it.

    My bike, a 2007 TE450 with all of 86 miles on it has been sitting in a shed out back for the last 5 years or so. Finally time to play with the beast, so replace the wasted OEM new Yuasa with the $34 Wally World special and see what happens.

    Activated the battery by transferring the supplied sulphuric acid to the cells, capped the cells and charged the battery for about 2 hours with a midget Harley branded battery tender/charger image.jpg
    Put the battery in place..... The third set of leads are for the battery tender... image.jpg

    Started the engine right up, plenty of energy, we'll see if it lasts.
  2. OlderHuskyRider Husqvarna
    Pro Class

    Location:
    Austin, TX
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2010 TE 450 - last of the ITA motors
    Other Motorcycles:
    Kwaka KLE, HD FXDWG
    It should be fine, let me know if you want to sell the bike.
  3. Centerline Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Texas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 TE450
    Other Motorcycles:
    HD Fat Bob, Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
    So far so good with this spunky 450, except for the cheesy kickstand and "headlight".
  4. Centerline Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Texas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 TE450
    Other Motorcycles:
    HD Fat Bob, Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
    Just over 2 months and 100 hours/ 2,700 miles with this battery and multiple starts almost everyday. Lives on battery tender at home about every other day. Functioning flawlessly
  5. Centerline Husqvarna
    AA Class

    Location:
    Texas
    Husqvarna Motorcycle:
    2007 TE450
    Other Motorcycles:
    HD Fat Bob, Aprilia Dorsoduro 1200
    3 months + same as last update, except 3200 miles117 hours. Battery strong
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