Batteries OEM Replacement

The legendary battery as used by the Motor Company for decades. These accurate reproductions exactly fit into your stock horseshoe oil tanks or battery trays and have the poles in the correct positions.

Modern gel or Li-Ion batteries offer a significant advantage - they are leak-proof. Those who ever experienced spilled acid in their horseshoe oil tanks will highly appreciate this fact. On the other hand, owners of classic bikes do like the looks of their original energy store and the corresponding cover and mounts. With a Bates BattBoy Battery Box you can have the best of both worlds, because what looks like a period type HM5 6V accumulator on the outside can house a safe, modern battery within. Just hook it with two eyelet wires to the terminals on the bottom of the lid and you are all set. Perfect for 6 to 12 volts electrical system conversions, too. When using suitable Antigravity versions you even have some storage room left for a few small spare parts, safety vest, Cuban cigars, etc. Ain´t this one heck of a cool solution for an old problem?

Our electric start system just got even more stealthy.
The Cannonball Stealth Starter can give classic Harley Big Twins (with rigid or swingarm frames) the almost invisible option of starting by pushing a button. For reliable operation this system needs a powerful 12V Li-Ion battery, a solenoid, additional wiring and circuit breakers. To avoid an unsightly mess we developed this solution that incorporates everything inside a humble looking Harley HM5 battery case. From the outside it’s as stock looking as the 6V original, but the electrics inside are state of the art. In the two compartments there’s room for a 12 cell Antigravity Li-Ion battery and all necessary electrical components. A stock like lid looks as innocent as the vintage acid lead battery it replaces.

Modern gel or Li-Ion batteries offer a significant advantage - they are leak-proof. Those who ever experienced spilled acid in the battery tray, on the frame, on the swingarm, etc. will highly appreciate this fact. On the other hand, owners of classic bikes do like the looks of their original energy store and the corresponding cover and mounts. With a Bates BattBoy Battery Box you can have the best of both worlds, because what looks like a period 32 amp 12V accumulator on the outside can house a safe, modern battery within. Just hook it with two eyelet wires to the terminals on the bottom of the lid and you are all set. When using suitable Antigravity versions you even have storage room left for a few small spare parts, safety vest, emergency beer, etc. Ain´t this one heck of a cool solution for an old problem?

Acid type batteries of rugged conventional construction. Give very good performance at competitive prices. Shipped dry and precharged.

AGM (Absorbent Glass Mat) batteries offer quite a few advantages compared to standard motorcycle batteries. They are leak-resistant, the sulfuric acid is bound in glass mat fleeces between the plates. They are sealed and can be installed tilted by 45°. During normal use they will not gas, so there's no destilled water to be refilled. Due to their construction they deliver about 1/3 more cranking amps than their "wet" brothers, which you have to check for fluid level often. These batteries are not perfect though: whenever your mount is left unridden for a while, you have to maintain them by a charger.

Intact HVT batteries were specifically designed and developed for the harsh conditions found on motorcycles - extra sturdy and highly shakeproof. They can be installed tilted up to 90° thanks to their almost maintenance-free and leak proof construction. They meet highest levels of cranking and staying power. As always, there is a little fly in the ointment. As voltage drops below 12V during storage times, the batteries have to be recharged - urgently. So if you're not driving your bike frequently, plug your charger in, frequently. Our HVT batteries fit OEM applications.

HVT gel battery means: You get a charged and ready-to-use battery delivered. Modern technology ensures that the plate packs are packed very tightly and fitted precisely into the cells. The gel-bonded electrolyte makes the battery leak-proof and it can also be installed at an angle (up to 90° is possible). The cold start currents are much higher compared to similar batteries and the battery is very vibration resistant. The HVT gel batteries are maintenance-free. In spite of all these advantages and positive characteristics, we recommend disconnecting the battery during longer idle periods and checking the charge status every 2 to 3 months. Those who do not want to or cannot disconnect the battery because of an alarm system should check the state of charge once a month and recharge.