Re: [St] New Battery for my RS

[Bil Swartz <bil@xxxxxxxxxx>]

agate47@xxxxxxx wrote:
> So I tried to go for a short ride on Sunday afternoon. Temps about 50F seemed
> pretty good. However, the battery just did not have enough to spin the engine
> fast enough to start. I don't understand. That OEM battery had served worked
> well for 6 years, and no more. HRRUMPH! (note the proper spelling, Bil)

Really?  It's Hrrumph, Utah?

> I got a replacement battery from Schuck's Auto Parts and installed it. It
> works fine and makes the RS so much happier. Only downside is the slight
> extra height of the replacement. I had to work to pull the wires to the
> connectors. I also had to fiddle with the seat to get it to latch. Has anyone
> else had this experience? The seat pan is definitely contacting the top of
> the new battery, but I doubt it will actually hurt anything.

I always get replacements from WestCoBattery.com and haven't ever had fitment 
trouble.  They're all still in service too...odd?

> This weekend should be sunny in the Great Northwet, so I plan to get out for
> a ride and then change the oil.

Oh you suck. ;^{D   I'm jonesin' somethin' fierce...

> Condolenses to the snowbound.

So do you know what sucks more than winter?


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