New Battery Install Surprise

[canamjhb]

Today I replaced the original battery in my 2014 RTL. It has never given me any problems. But lately, I noticed the starting was a little slow. So it was time. I have read all the warnings and reasons for keeping the battery terminals clean and tight. But never having a problem, I thought "not me". When removing the battery wires I found the attaching bolts were only HAND TIGHT. And was done by someone with not very strong hands at that. They are now properly tightened with a little dielectric grease and star lock washers. Bullett dodged..... Jim

 

[Bofinn]

5 years is about max for a battery so it was TIME!

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

Battery terminals

I have always been a believer in STAR washers …… and for years have advised folks here to use them ….. Mike :roflblack:

 

[canamjhb]

I have always been a believer in STAR washers …… and for years have advised folks here to use them ….. Mike :roflblack:

I do read your posts. And every once in a while good information sticks in my feeble mind. Your recommendation about star washers is the reason they are on now. Thanks Mike...... Jim

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

I do read your posts. And every once in a while good information sticks in my feeble mind. Your recommendation about star washers is the reason they are on now. Thanks Mike...... Jim

:thumbup:...:congrats:...:agree:....:clap:......…...thanks ...Mikehyea: