From:Mutt Electronic:pigstye13 -A- aol.com
Subject:RE: RE: RE: RE: Correct battery for 1949 Date:Tue Mar 15 19:20:09 2011
Response to:15454
I not too sure that is a date code. I have a NOS H-1?(BigTwin ) battery, with the tag still on it that is dated 1-1-48 and it's green. I believe the orange painted battery came out about 55-56 and the logo battery that the repop case was made from I think came out sometime between 1960-62.

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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

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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

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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


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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