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Nov 3, 2020 | 10:21 AM

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SBates08

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Thanks y'all that's a log of good options. I hadn't really heard of the Braille brand before. It seems like a slight compromise in that they recommend it be left on a tender, but seems to have above average cranking power. To those of you that have used that brand, have y'all noticed that you couldn't let the bike sit for long off of a tender?

One thing that's not mentioned about the lithium batteries is if you let the voltage drop too low it's toast...if you run the battery down and try to jump start it it's toast. There's a definite upkeep to them but depending on your needs it could be worth the effort.

Nov 3, 2020 | 10:55 AM

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to add to this, you also need a different charger for lithium. Not a big deal but necessary. The charger I have does both.

Nov 3, 2020 | 11:11 AM

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Hoyt 1911A1

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Yeah as far as Lithium goes I'm just not in the ballpark where I need the advantages. A well built AGM battery will work fine for me from what I have seen so far.

There is a well respected electronics technician that I watch on YouTube from time to time that has some good content. He just had a minor issue with a Lithium battery that reminded me that since I keep my bikes inside my house I need to be careful.

Nov 3, 2020 | 01:43 PM

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I've worked in the battery business since 1988. Sold and serviced batteries and chargers from various manufactures over the years. For Harleys, I currently sell a cheapo from China, Yuasa (Made in the USA) and Deka. The foreign battery you're lucky to get 2 seasons out of it. Yuasa will last several years but I don't care for the way the cables bolt to the posts. Deka has been the best. Made by East Penn Manufacturing in Lyon, PA. They produce the OEM batteries for HD.

I'm a proponent of the battery tender, especially in the winter months. Leave your battery outside on a tender that doesn't put out more than 1 amp and it will be fine.

Nov 3, 2020 | 04:03 PM

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Hoyt 1911A1

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Thanks for the info about Deka Todd. I do like the posts on the Harley battery. Do you have a preferred vendor for the Deka?

If I can get some more life out of the Interstate battery I may try a Braille unit since the specs seem to be above average. Does anyone have any comment on how their terminals bolt up on the Geezer Glides?

Nov 3, 2020 | 04:19 PM

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I think they have a dealer locator on their website.

Nov 3, 2020 | 05:05 PM

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I know it's not what you're looking for but this is the one I'll be using. 2 features that drew me to this particular battery other than the 880 CCA's.....1st is the restart feature and 2nd is the 4 posts on the battery. That allows me to not have to stack so many wires on one terminal.