Harley-Davidson V-Rod Basic Battery
2004–2005. The OEM battery case the V-Rod Basic takes, the lithium that drops into it, and every model year we have on file. One case across the whole run.
2005 Harley-Davidson V-Rod Basic
- OEM battery
- YTX14HYuasa 2026 OEM guide
- Case family
- YTX1212V starter case
- Fits all years
- 2004–2005same case every year on file
The Harley-Davidson V-Rod Basic takes the YTX14H case. The Antigravity ATX12-HD RE-START is a drop-in for that case: 480 cranking amps, 3 lb, a built-in jump start that saves enough charge to get you home.
See the Antigravity ATX12-HD
V-Rod Basic battery by model year
| Model years | OEM battery | Where it comes from | Lithium that fits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004–2005Your year · 2005 | OEM batteryYTX14H12V starter case | Where it comes fromYuasa 2026 OEM guideAntigravity fitment list agrees | Lithium that fitsAntigravity ATX12-HD RE-START →Ionic S4 → |
Trim covered: V-Rod, Basic VRSCB.
Shop all Harley-Davidson batteriesWhat the V-Rod Basic needs, in plain English
Every V-Rod Basic from the first 2004 model through 2005 starts on the YTX14H case, a 12-volt starter battery. Harley-Davidson ships it with a lead-acid battery that starts to fade after two or three seasons of short rides and off-season storage, and that is usually the day a rider goes looking for something better.
The lithium drop-in is the Antigravity ATX12-HD RE-START: 480 cranking amps, 3 pounds, the same case in lithium. Its RE-START function puts the battery to sleep before a parasitic draw can drain it, then wakes it with one press for a jump start. Charge it with a lithium-compatible charger or maintainer for the off-season and it outlasts the lead-acid battery it replaces by years.