I bought the Panasonic LC-X1220P "universal" battery that the V-max Outlaw site links to. First off, love the price, $49. And it's a AGM type battery. (The AGM battery in my Valkyrie is 11 years old, so I'm sold on the technology. ) And even though it's 40 degrees here, the V-Max roared to life on the factory charge.
My concern is that the battery is slightly taller than the OEM and the coil plate is a pretty tight fit, pressing directly on the top of the battery. In fact, part of the plate wants to sit directly on the positive terminal, which could cause a powerful explosion 6 inches from my privates. :wacko: I pinched in a thick piece of rubber there for safety's sake. I also put 1/8th inch spacers under the 2 bolts that hold the rear of the plate. so the battery is under less stress.
Has anyone had an issue with a battery that's a tad too tall? :ummm:
My concern is that the battery is slightly taller than the OEM and the coil plate is a pretty tight fit, pressing directly on the top of the battery. In fact, part of the plate wants to sit directly on the positive terminal, which could cause a powerful explosion 6 inches from my privates. :wacko: I pinched in a thick piece of rubber there for safety's sake. I also put 1/8th inch spacers under the 2 bolts that hold the rear of the plate. so the battery is under less stress.
Has anyone had an issue with a battery that's a tad too tall? :ummm:
