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Old Sep 24, 2020 | 08:59 AM
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Just get it from the dealership. I’ve never had an issue with HD batteries.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2020 | 10:28 AM
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Originally Posted by brownie4412
Just get it from the dealership. I’ve never had an issue with HD batteries.
The cold cranking amps(cca) on them are weak and right on the acceptable side of the line. You will notice a huuuuge difference when swapping to one with better specs.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2020 | 10:32 AM
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Big Crank from Battery Mart works for me ... Free shipping and no core charge if I remember correctly ... Yes I use a Battery Tender too :>


https://www.batterymart.com/c-big-crank-batteries.html
 
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Old Sep 24, 2020 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Bob_fxdb
The cold cranking amps(cca) on them are weak and right on the acceptable side of the line. You will notice a huuuuge difference when swapping to one with better specs.
If you have high compression and no Cr's I can see where more cca would be worth it. Don't all the new bikes have ACRs now? I know my stock 320 cca battery spins my 11.0-1, 117 without hesitation. What would I gain by getting a Battery with higher cca? That's an honest question.

Usually when I need a new battery it's because the last one has just completely **** the bed. There's a dealership a half hour from me. In and out, back on the road.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2020 | 06:12 PM
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I installed this $45 battery back in early 2017 and it still works great. I connect my battery tender to it at least once a month. I put another one in my sport bike back in 2016 and that one is fine as well.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2020 | 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by rbartick
I installed this $45 battery back in early 2017 and it still works great.
Wow! For that price, if you get two seasons you're ahead of the game!

(Must be the battery tender technique! )
 
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Old Sep 25, 2020 | 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by brownie4412
What would I gain by getting a Battery with higher cca? That's an honest question.

Usually when I need a new battery it's because the last one has just completely **** the bed. There's a dealership a half hour from me. In and out, back on the road.
The engine will fire up after one turn easily. Pretty nice to not hear the engine turn several time before it starts up

I can relate to your problem, the best battery is the battery you can get right away when in need.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2020 | 07:49 PM
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Got mine from the Honda dealership.... 2yrs good so far
 
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Batteries plus Bulbs has good prices on them, replaced my original after 4 years just for peace of mind.
 
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Originally Posted by John CC
Wow! For that price, if you get two seasons you're ahead of the game!
Agreed, fourth season for my HD and fifth season for my sport bike and they are both still very strong. Not bad for $45.99



 
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