Everything you need to know about the AdvanBlack POWERBOX Lithium Battery

In this episode I install the AdvanBlack Powerbox lithium battery in my 2018 Harley Davidson Road Glide. The Powerbox is a new product for AdvanBlack. It is a premium Lithium battery that is not only less expensive (when including a charger) but outperforms the lithium battery from Harley Davidson. I discuss some of the key differences between Lead Acid and Lithium batteries and compare the specs against the Lithium battery from Harley. In future videos, I will be testing the durability of the battery, charge times, and performance during cold weather.
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[@HDVIBE]

Great overview between the lithium ion vs stock. Thanks for sharing. Ride safe. 👍👊🇺🇸

[@kellybgliding]

I’m going to look into this battery myself. Thanks Que and safe travel

[@jessieholt9238]

Great review bro I will be getting this for next year! ✊🏾💯

[@redpillcopinthephilippines9647]

Awesome video as usual! Thanks for what you do for us. A true biker and great American!

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thank you!

[@jamaicanjjason]

Great info. Thanks for sharing so concisely

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thanks! It's a pretty cool battery. I plan to do a couple of follow up videos and tests on the battery.

[@Tom-jw1pe]

Ride safe bro…. Great video… I can see my next upgrade now…🔥🔥

[@nelsongn9]

Great video. Very informative

[@denniscicero6118]

Awesome video Q, You are a plethora of valuable information, thank you for sharing, hope you continue making these videos, I look forward to seeing them 🙏

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@bradduffield9603]

Very informative. I'll be replacing the battery on my 2017 flhx this spring, and am looking forward to more info on the advanblack battery. Thank you for the the great information. I live in Montana.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thanks for the feedback. I've had the lithium for about 6 months. So far so good! I've only had the opportunity to start it once in freezing temps....no issues if you let it "warm up" a bit before starting

[@zacsmith1388]

Subscribed because you said inner web instead of internet. LOL I love that. Keep up the awesome videos!

[@RidingandWrenching]

Actually, it the "inter-webs"! I picked up that saying years ago from a friend (who acts like an old man).....he always referred to the internet as the interwebs....I always laughed, so I "borrowed" his term!

[@tiffanyrene]

I just received mine in the mail today. Will install soon. Great information

[@RidingandWrenching]

It's pretty cool. My bike starts stronger and faster. I plan to buy a portable battery charger (since you can't jump start these batteries).

[@tiffanyrene]

@@RidingandWrenching nice, yea i have heard I’ll definitely be getting one of those as well

[@MrILLryder]

Have y’all tested this battery with the bike off playing music? What’s the reserve capacity?

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@MrILLryder not yet, but I will soon

[@MrILLryder]

@@RidingandWrenching Ok 👍🏾! My bike audio system getting upgraded along with air suspension. Was in the market for a lithium. Getting the charger along with the battery is a good deal.

[@jrharper5459]

Great video I live in Biloxi Ms. I worked in Memphis for while at Kelloggs

[@alanwagers7073]

Love the way you think! Thank you for sharing. This is in-between battery upgrade on price and not 600-700 Dollars . I'm basically a stock ride 2016freewheeler, buying from Harley w6700 miles. The battery is 4 yrs old and the dealership will not replace with a new one. For the 27000 dollars I'm spending. Shame on them .

[@lynnhill978]

I will be at the round up coming up hope to see you there I am riding from Chicago to Memphis on the 28th

[@RidingandWrenching]

Cool! I'll be there!

[@joellongoria2239]

Great video! Looking forward to the audio test...I have 10 speaker system with 1600 watts...

[@RidingandWrenching]

wow! How did you squeeze 10 speakers on there? How many amps?

[@joellongoria2239]

@@RidingandWrenching 6.5 hertz neo on both upper and lowers...6.5 hertz neo in the tour pac...RF 6x9 in the lid..RF 10" sub kit in the bags...3 amps...RF 400 in fairing...SD 400 in tour pac ...RF 800 in saddlebag...

[@PoppaDRides]

great video Cue...

[@RidingandWrenching]

Thanks you sir!

[@ddtsuperdave]

thanks for a perfect video

[@RidingandWrenching]

Glad it helped! Advanblack doesn't sell this particular model, but they do have a new one. You can also reach out to Volunteer Audio. They sell lithium batteries too.

[@user-vw7qe1cf9x]

I have a 2020 road glide special w a stock battery that has a dying battery, especially now that it is cold. i guess the last owner let the battery die a couple times as it should not be dying yet. will get this lithium battery soon.

[@raylouis]

Thanks for the advice. Could you move the microphone a little closer to you? the volume is a little low on my side. Keep up the good work. 😊

[@JohnSmith-de2mz]

I use a Full Spectrum Power Lithium battery, have been for years in my 03 hotrod Dyna. It is American made and used by a lot of race teams. The AdvanBlack is Chinese

[@RidingandWrenching]

Sadly, most things are made in China. American manufacturing (once our greatest strength) has been ceded to China. Hopefully we will wise up before it's too late

[@kerrylewis2581]

Great review. I am on my third stock battery. The first lasted four years or seasons. The second lasted just over one, and the third is roughly four years old. I've experienced this in the past. You may get a bad battery that lasts a little longer than the warranty before it starts cranking slowly. I am going to consider an Advanblack for my next purchase. Will the Advanblack last five or six seasons before needing replacement?

[@RidingandWrenching]

After 3 months, I am very happy with the battery. In fact, the stock battery in my Street Glide might get replaced too! I'm planning to do a follow up video with the battery soon. Thanks for watching!

[@Irobot12z]

I hope it's better than the original last year

[@RidingandWrenching]

Actually, I think they stopped making them. The one I reviewed in this video is the original battery. It's still running strong

[@bk1300busa1]

Great video Cue, I’d probably try it if it wasn’t made by Advanblack…. I’m not a fan of them.

[@RidingandWrenching]

I will do a couple more (torture test) videos in the future. The next one will be a test running my 6 speaker, amplified audio system at abt 50% volume for an hour (or longer). My experience has been great so far.

[@johnbordley3885]

Went looking for this today on the AdvanBlack web site. Where's Waldo? Has this been discontinued?

[@RidingandWrenching]

I think it is just back ordered. You can also shop at Volunteer Audio. They have lithiums in stock

[@greghagos]

Just saying thank-you for the input...I've read alot of negative things about lithiums...like starting fires...but if that was true why would they only be getting more popular for ALL TYPES OF VEHICLES ACROOS THE BOARD if they are so unreliable? Your review was very helpful...best regards as well!

[@RidingandWrenching]

I'm going to address all of the negative perceptions of lithiums on a follow up video.

[@greghagos]

Thank-you I'm staying at my listening post...

[@Greenjeans2020]

Nice Video. Since lithium batteries requires a different charger, it begs the question as to why the bike doesn't require a different charging system as well?

[@RidingandWrenching]

I have the same question! I don't think Advanblack sells this battery any longer. Mine is still going strong.

[@kencabanaw4165]

The lithium battery uses a special trickle charger. The bike doesnt need any kind of mods to properly charge lithium? why can the bike charge either kind of battery, but a special trickle charger is needed? great videos. thanks for doing what you do.

[@RidingandWrenching]

That's a great question. I don't know the answer but I am going to inquire. I also learned that you aren't supposed to jump start a dead battery with jumper cables....unless the donor bike has a lithium battery. I'll try to address all of these questions in my next video

[@greghinchley6277]

A agm trickle charger only charges to 11.6 to 12 volts. A lithium charger will fully charge to 14 volts.

[@kencabanaw4165]

@@RidingandWrenching I'm told that the lead acid charging system of the bike is "less aggressive" than lithium chargers, and wont likely hurt anything. Hows it been working out?

[@RidingandWrenching]

@@kencabanaw4165 it's been great so far! I have 2 motorcycles. One has the stock AGM battery, the other has a lithium. I have to keep the AGM bike on a trickle charger. I have never put the lithium on a trickle charger. The only slow(ish) start that I had with the lithium was during freezing temps in the winter. I intentionally parked the bike outside to see how the battery would be impacted. Prior to starting the bike, I turned the key to accessory mode and let it sit for a couple of minutes. The bike fired right up, no problems. I'm planning to put lithiums in my other vehicles too.

[@greghinchley6277]

@Riding and Wrenching I use a Hard Drive lithium. Same batts as most police motorcycle fleets. 750 CCA. Love that battery.

[@Hjfvvdst]

Great video. I noticed the mustang. It looks like my mother's mustang. She sold it years ago. Would it be a six cylender, auto with ac? If so, my dad had it completely restored. Rotisseried on.

[@RidingandWrenching]

No, this is a 289 V8. The original owner was from Berkeley, CA. Her name was Sybil Donn. This was her daily driver. She kept meticulous records.

[@Hjfvvdst]

@@RidingandWrenching sure is a nice looking car. V8 is better in my opinion. How do you like the battery?

[@russellhiggins7851]

Que👀🤔 where can i find the one with the meter on. Its not showing up on the site

[@RidingandWrenching]

They don't carry this model any longer. However, although the meter is nice, I never look at it. I've had this battery in my bike for about 18 months and it still shows 100% capacity. I would feel perfectly comfortable getting on of the battery's that don't have the meter.

[@russellhiggins7851]

@@RidingandWrenching Ok thank you 👍🏿🛵💨💨💨💨

[@Deuce-ic7un]

Will the lithium battery charge while on Harley during a ride

[@RidingandWrenching]

Yes it does. I have had the battery in my bike for over a year. I have had zero problems. Unfortunately, Advanblack doesn't sell this product any longer. You may want to check out volunteer audio

[@petelanzone484]

Hi you may already know this. Then again perhaps you do not. But the link you provided to the advanblack battery takes you to saddlebag lids on advanblack site. :)

[@RidingandWrenching]

Unfortunately, they don't have the battery on their website any longer. I don't know if they will get them back in stock. You may want to check out Volunteer Audio. They have a few options for Lithium batteries. I will remove the link to the battery

[@markpatrick7072]

I’m on my second Throttle x battery with 600 CCA . The first one lasted 4.5 years . Harley batteries did not last 3 years . 159.00 for the throttle x on Amazon . I think I got my money’s worth out of the battery . I ride a 2012 FLHTK .

[@RidingandWrenching]

My stock battery has lasted 4 years and probably still has a few miles on it. I suppose riding everyday has kept it healthy.

[@robcip6133]

One thing bad is that the lithium will go dead immediately when its low enough not giving you the tale-tale warning slow crank that the glass mat battery will give you. Thus possibly leaving your stranded if you are not on top of it.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Good point.

[@stephenhwong1972]

Does the charger is compatible with the lithium battery, if not it can be dangerous

[@RidingandWrenching]

Yes, the charger is for lithium batteries. Although I have never had to use it

[@GGM5150]

Cannot find this battery anywhere on their website.

[@RidingandWrenching]

I reached out to AdvanBlack. It is out of stock at the moment.

[@JustGKue]

Man u just palmed that battery! Way lighter! That's crazy 14lbs lighter!

[@RidingandWrenching]

It's really light. The stock battery feels like a boulder in comparison

[@medicinemanfranco]

How is your advanblack battery doing because they stop selling them? Are you still happy with the battery?

[@RidingandWrenching]

I still love it! I was told that they are out of stock and will relist them on the website once they are back in stock

[@stevenpeteryevchaksr.6100]

Great video and good info. Unfortunately, they're totally out-of-stock. I gave them my email addy. and they're supposed to contact me when more are available.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Hopefully they get them back in stock. It's a great battery. I have had it for nearly a year....ZERO issues. I'm still planning to do a test to see how long I can play my stereo before the battery dies. I am also trying to find out how you jump start a lithium....I haven't found an answer yet.

[@Krampus5150]

get the harley one.... 5 year warranty.....Costco lithium trickle charger 30 bucks.... FTW

[@RidingandWrenching]

The Harley Lithium battery is underpowered compared to the competition. It's probably fine for most applications, but some people will want more power

[@bderryberry4987]

In 2020 I went with the Harley Lithium and also bought a charger. The battery only lasted 15 months! I wouldn't go that route again. Imagin if you have a problem on a trip and you don't carry the Lithium's charger with you. !!! You couldn't jump start it. It just wasn't worth it for me!

[@RidingandWrenching]

Did you find out what happened to it? Did you get any grief from Harley with your warranty claim?

[@greghinchley6277]

The HD brand batteries were horrible. XS, Braille, Hard Drive makes top notch lithium. I just left mine outside for 10 days in 30° weather. Charged fully in 5 mins.

[@robertrodriguez2412]

So the bike’s voltage regulator & stator is ok to charge the lithium battery, but a regular trickle charger is not?😳 I haven’t heard good things about lithium batteries on Harleys, due to the heat.

[@RidingandWrenching]

I agree with your question! I'm still planning to run the battery out so I can figure out how to jump start it. From what I've read, you can't jump start it with a traditional battery.

[@nickricholetti754]

yea i carry a little lithium ion jump box for that

[@DevilDog59]

Does the advent black battery have a BMS (battery management system) built into it to protect is from draining down to low and also protect the battery from over voltage? As the stock harley charging system sends over 14 volts to battery.

[@michaelschaefer3124]

Seems like a nice battery, but it doesn’t look like they’re selling them anymore

[@RidingandWrenching]

I spoke to them about this battery. It is on back order. Volunteer Audio also sells a lithium battery that you should consider

[@michaelschaefer3124]

@@RidingandWrenching thanks 👍

[@jimrawls5509]

Good vid. Love your channel, but I just can't bring myself to conscientiously put anything made in China either of my bike.

[@RidingandWrenching]

Understood. Unfortunately, "made in China" is not easy to escape.