Morning fellas,
Got to finally pick-up the bike from the dealer on Saturday. About 5 minutes after leaving the dealer from winter storage, I noticed both the engine light and battery light were on. They stayed on for about 20 miles, then shut off. I plugged the battery tender in as soon as I got home, and it took a really long time before the light went to green(charged state) probably 12-16 hours. Voltage gage was weak when I left the dealer, but it went to over 12 while riding back home. The battery is the original, 5-6 years old, never given me any problems. Just checked HD on line catalogue part # 66010-97C for new one at $251.00 Canadian...WOW. Any guesses ? is the battery cooked ?

Thanks in advance,

Joe

 

Joe, at 5 to 6 years old I'm assuming that's the OEM battery? Your running on borrowed time. I'd replace it.

 

I got 7 years out of stock battery but, was the exception not the norm. Getting 5-6 years out a battery is average and instead of buying a Harley battery why not look for other options. I heard Deka batteries are vendor for Harley.

http://www.etx30l.com/

http://www.dekabatteries.com/

 

I take the old batteries from my Harley and use them in my riding mower and tractor, they last for many more seasons on these little motors.

 

Thanks for the replies everyone. I've been looking at some of the aftermarket options, one of them being Yuasa Batteries. ? Anyone here have any experience with them or have used them before? I know I shouldn't be a cheap skate as I got 6 years out of the factory original, but $251.00 before tax for a new HD is hard to swallow. I just spent a sh%t load of dough over the winter, should have had them throw one in at a discounted rate lol...
Thanks again,

Joe

 

Do a search on here for batteries. Big of late and lots of options in the $100.00 US range. Batterymart is a good option.

 

Get a Deka battery. It made a for the v-twin engine...

 

Thanks again for all the help. Didn't realize East Penn Manufacturing had a division here in Ontario, Canada. Called them up and asked for the " ETX30L", said it was back ordered for 2 weeks. However, gave one of their distributors a call Napa Store and my lucky day...last one in stock and on sale $139.00 plus tax came out to $158.00. Considering the dealer(HD) wanted $251.00 plus tax for OEM model. I've heard very good things about this EXT30L battery, hopefully it fits in the OE location without a hitch. Still can't believe the difference in pricing over the HD oem battery.
Thanks again,

Joe

 

Joe98, I recently replaced my 2007 streetglide battery with a ext30l and it fit just fine. Batterymart has them for $99.00 with free shipping. good luck and safe riding.