RW> I had one on mine too, but the battery died because of it. Either that or
RW> batteries made exclusively for HDs don't live long at all. It wasn't even
RW> a year old when it gave up. It looks like new, I still have the original
RW> unused since I brought it home box and intended to take it back, but
RW> never
RW> got around to it.

So far, the trickle charger I am using on the HD has kept it in great shape. I
believe the batter is around 6 years old right now.  Lasts longer than any car
battery I have ever had.

RW> That's how my Silverado acted. Then it sat for 4 days and it wouldn't
RW> start when I returned to drive it. The Optima battery had gone south and
RW> it was a fairly new one. O'Reilly replaced it under warranty.

I might be testing out the Sears warranty this weekend if I can't start the
Monte Carlo.  I don't know the exact date I bought it, but it was in September
of 2009.  If it fails in less than (3) years, it is a free replacement.
Otherwise, it is pro-rated up to 100 months.  We shall see, soon enough.

RW> Not coke! Baking soda, water and a tooth brush...the baking soda
RW> neutralizes the battery acid, the water gives the baking soda a medium to
RW> travel on and the brush makes sure that you clean every surface. Then a
RW> good garden hose flush and you're done.

Coke works great for stomach acid, too.  :) 

The baking soda, water and toothbrush sounds like a cleaner way to clean the
terminals.  I'll give that a shot the next time I see the acid buildup.

The problem with coke is that it makes things sticky unless you spray the
around down with water afterwards.

RW> Doesn't the person with the most body-hair have priority in parking?
RW> 
RW> He does here. 8^)

:)  We have been parking the new cars in the driveway and the older vehicles
are on the street.  We are in a cul-de-sac, so it isn't really that big of a
deal to have the parked out there.  They are probably safer in the street than
in our driveway when the kids are playing basketball!

RW> Yeup... I had a 'Chicago' brand trickle on the HD and I have a brand name
RW> trickle on the Camaro. Both batteries weakened and died, but the HD went
RW> first.

I have one called "Battery Tender".  They work like a champ.

- Mark

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