From: | Robbie | Electronic: | tls -A- newmex.com |
Subject: | RE: RE: RE: RE: Correct battery for 1949 | Date: | Sat Mar 19 18:22:36 2011 |
Response to: | 15454 |
Perry, My battery with the green shield is I over R over 64. My late one is I over R over 66. Robbie ----- ORIGINAL MESSAGE FOLLOWS ----- And here's the production date code off the bottom. I think it's 59 and later that are green. What's the code on the bottom of yours Robbie? ... Perry ----- ORIGINAL MESSAGE FOLLOWS ----- Actually Dave - I think the green bar and shield are the late ones not very early. Here's a photo of one I have kicking around ... Perry ----- ORIGINAL MESSAGE FOLLOWS ----- Scott, 66001-47 is a Harley "H-3" battery, which also fits K and early Sportsters. V-Twin is the only supplier that I know of. Ten years ago, people complained that their batteries only lasted one season. Perhaps the quality has improved since then. Any one had more recent experience? I think most people use a plastic shell with a smaller battery inside - either a gel-cell or a wet-cell. Duane Taylor sells one, I think Leroy Lange does also. Check the "Parts" section for their contact info. The H-3 measures 4-3/16 x 3-9/16 x 5-3/8 tall. I've never been able to find anything even close at battery stores - the selection of 6V batteries is pretty slim. Most of the H-3's have the bar-and-shield log in basic black. The very early ones had Harley-Davidson, etc. in green. Anyone got one? We'd love to have a picture for the "stuff" section. WISCO was a period aftermarket manufacturer. Dave ----- ORIGINAL MESSAGE FOLLOWS ----- Can someone tell me the correct battery for a 1949 Harley 125? Some sites say 6 volt 12 amps, but other experts have told me 6 volt 7 amps. Thank you, Scott |