Hey everyone. I have tried looking through the forum for information on this and could not find anything. I have an 06 FXDLI and I am curious about the battery life. The current battery is an HD and I think it was manufactured in 2012 and I also think it may be on its last legs. I know there are tons of options out there for replacements and I will hopefully find one eventually at a good price.

Thanks in advance.
David.

 

If it will get you through the winter I'd wait until spring. Battery Mart has several
http://www.batterymart.com/SEARCH.html?q=66010-97C

And now the count down for the Mega Post 3 2 1 .........

 

Thanks for getting back to me Vernal, just curious why you recommend waiting...
i seem to have hard starts especially in the morning, so i may need to make a purchase sooner rather than later, of course i did not say that in the original post. I have only had to replace a battery once on a Sportster and that may have been premature as well.

 

just bought a new Deka for the wife's Sportster as it was getting a bit hesitant after almost 5 years (always tendered). The Deka from High Tech Battery Solutions was a bargain and the bike starts on a click now...

 

I said that thinking you'd be putting the bike up soon for a long winters nap. Our riding season is coming to a close and the bikes will hibernate until March or April so for me I'd wait until Spring for a new one. I've had good luck using a battery tender on our bikes whenever they are parked. Some disagree with using the tender but if you take the time to read the manufacturers literature, Tender and Battery, make a few calls to the same folks you'll find everyone of them recommend using a Tender.

 

yeah, I do not believe in winter storage, I will ride as long as I can since it keeps me out of the New York subway system. And since I do not have a garage, a tender is out of the question unfortunately.

 

If the bike is starting slower than normal the battery is probably on its way out. Take it to an auto parts store and they will usually test it for free. It needs to be fully charged, so charge it up, or leave it with them and they will charge it and then test it.

I usually buy mine at Battery Mart as well. The Big Crank is made by Eastern Penn, who makes the OEM batteries. It is the same spec.

 

Then don't hesitate to get a new battery! Make sure it is an AGM type, which give the best performance and service life. The suggestions above on a suitable brand are all you need!

 

Thanks everyone, will be making a purchase soon and will let you know what i decide.

 

Eastern Penn apparently has a warehouse in West Babylon, NY. I took a ride out there and picked up a brand new ETX20L, threw it in the next day and at least now I do not worry about the battery dying on me. Thanks to everyone that responded!!