Is this aftermarket battery OK? 2014 R1200RT

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Kunkies
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Is this aftermarket battery OK? 2014 R1200RT

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My second battery is beginning to show signs of losing its charge.  Purchased a XTreme 12V AGM XTAX20CH-BS 12V 18Ah replacement battery which is 18Ah versus the OEM 16Ah yet exact same physical size.  Is that OK??


https://www.batteriesplus.com/productdetails/battery/motorcycle/bmw/r1200rt/1200cc/2014/cyla20chbsxta



Bike:  2014 R1200RT
Accessories added that draw power:  Denali CANSmart CANBus Controller, Denali DR1's driving lights x2, Denali DRL Accessory lights amber x2, Denali B6 dual rear brake lights, I ride year round; so using the CanBus 12V DIN maximum draw with heated gear is 9.2amps.


Thanks in advance for your input, feedback.


-Bob



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Very well done answer, kudos to you.
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My VIN shows I have a second battery on my 2017 R1200RT. The bike is new to me... I don't see a second battery or signs where it would be anywhere, where do they keep it?
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is it an ex police bike ?
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Sounds like it to me. Some forces have the second battery in the tail box others in the fairing cubbyhole
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
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