Best battery....??
Stellar HDF Member
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From: NorCal Rocklin
It really depends on the conditions ridden in. If riding really early or late in the seasons when the temperatures are in the 30s and 40s this may not be a great option. I've read others having issues starting lithium batteries in colder temps. There are many options to choose from though.
Road Warrior
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From: Columbia SC
Lithium would not be my choice for a battery, for any vehicle unless the vehicle was designed with one in it from the factory which would be very rare.
The charging system is designed with a lead acid battery in mind.
I would not call it an upgrade if someone puts a lithium battery in a vehicle, the vehicles electronics were designed for lead acid characteristics.
Lithium does not perform well in cold climates, rarely will you see a lithium battery rated with the industry standard "COLD CRANKING AMPS"
Lithium batteries give little to no warning when their life is over, where a lead acid battery you will sense is getting old over a period of months, lithium can just flat out die at any time.
Weight of a lithium is a big advantage compared to lead acid if your willing to compromise over the reliability of lead acid.
Anyway, I know there are other thoughts on this, these are mine
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The charging system is designed with a lead acid battery in mind.
I would not call it an upgrade if someone puts a lithium battery in a vehicle, the vehicles electronics were designed for lead acid characteristics.
Lithium does not perform well in cold climates, rarely will you see a lithium battery rated with the industry standard "COLD CRANKING AMPS"
Lithium batteries give little to no warning when their life is over, where a lead acid battery you will sense is getting old over a period of months, lithium can just flat out die at any time.
Weight of a lithium is a big advantage compared to lead acid if your willing to compromise over the reliability of lead acid.
Anyway, I know there are other thoughts on this, these are mine
)
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From: People's Republic of Boulder Colorado
So far, the plain ol' OEM H-D batteries have worked flawlessly for me. The one that was in my '94 dyna when I got it lasted an additional 15 years before it finally went south, and the one that came in my '15 Limited is still working good as new. Can't ask for more than that, IMO. I know that I rant constantly about some of the MoCo's BS, but I'm a big fan of their batteries.
Other's opinions may vary.
Other's opinions may vary.
Last edited by jpooch00; Jun 9, 2018 at 07:51 AM.
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