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Do battery terminal types matter or are they interchangeable?

dogsandfilm

dogsandfilm

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Looking like the battery needs replacing on my CB360 (the day after charging it I believe it read 12.67 at rest). The easiest option I can find to replace has different terminal types. Will this still work with the bike? The battery that's on there now has just the flat terminals that stick straight up.

Here's a pic of the replacement 'cube' type:

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Here's a link to it, too
 
dogsandfilm said:
Looking like the battery needs replacing on my CB360 (the day after charging it I believe it read 12.67 at rest). The easiest option I can find to replace has different terminal types. Will this still work with the bike? The battery that's on there now has just the flat terminals that stick straight up.

Here's a pic of the replacement 'cube' type:


Here's a link to it, too
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Actually, it is essentially the same, using the eyelets on the factory harness. It just gives the option of vertical or horizontal attachment depending on how you insert the nut and bolt.

Yikes, HD charges more than amazon even.

Pretty sure it's the same batt as the 350's use. You could get a motobatt for that $. I'd still prefer the MM gel though.

 
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dogsandfilm said:
Looking like the battery needs replacing on my CB360 (the day after charging it I believe it read 12.67 at rest). The easiest option I can find to replace has different terminal types. Will this still work with the bike? The battery that's on there now has just the flat terminals that stick straight up.

Here's a pic of the replacement 'cube' type:

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Here's a link to it, too
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I'd be happy with 12.67V at rest the next day. Did it fail a load test?

Helpful link https://www.revzilla.com/common-tre...eDlSJgigoIHfqcdxvhDQ9nyokmdtZ2H0RbuuYzOWFdEKZ
 
CL350 K2 said:
I'd be happy with 12.67V at rest the next day. Did it fail a load test?

Helpful link https://www.revzilla.com/common-tre...eDlSJgigoIHfqcdxvhDQ9nyokmdtZ2H0RbuuYzOWFdEKZ
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Good article. At or above 12.5 resting is still useable. Comments included discussion about draining overnight being a probable rectifier failure too, so if suspect, just diconnect for a true resting test.
Little bikes with no starter can be load tested with the headlight on for 20 minutes (not running). Six volters run 6.25-6.3 for healthy range.
 
dogsandfilm said:
Ok good to know. I haven't done a load test, but I'll do the cranking test that that article recommends. Thanks!

@ballbearian thanks for the info! Good to know it's all the same.
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The cranking test in the Revzilla's link is a more object measurement of batteries health but every time you hit the starter button you are doing a "poor man's cranking test" just listen to how it sounds and the rate it is turning over. After you get to know how a bike sounds, performs and feels, it will give a good idea of the bike and batteries health with every ride.
 
CL350 K2 said:
The cranking test in the Revzilla's link is a more object measurement of batteries health but every time you hit the starter button you are doing a "poor man's cranking test" just listen to how it sounds and the rate it is turning over. After you get to know how a bike sounds, performs and feels, it will give a good idea of the bike and batteries health with every ride.
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Yes, and after a few years of education your ears will notice cylinder imbalances while cranking too. You'll notice the starter speed sound change during the compression stroke of a weak cylinder vs a strong one.
 
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