$116 for a new battery?
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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Passaic County, NJ
Last month a buddy's battery terminal basically melted so we went in search of a new one and since it was on a sunday the dealer was not an option. We found out what the minimum CCA needed for his bike ('04 EG) and found one at Walmart for like $65.
You guys can't tell me that ONLY the dealer has the proper batteries for our bikes.
As for the person who bought a battery at Batteries Plus...did you know the correct CCA and buy a battery that met that requirement because it doesn't sound like you did so I wouldn't blame Batteries+...
What about your local indy shops? Don't forget metric shops either.
You guys can't tell me that ONLY the dealer has the proper batteries for our bikes.
As for the person who bought a battery at Batteries Plus...did you know the correct CCA and buy a battery that met that requirement because it doesn't sound like you did so I wouldn't blame Batteries+...
What about your local indy shops? Don't forget metric shops either.
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HD batteries are made by Deka. You can get the same battery minus the HD label for 80 bucks or so.
http://www.batteryservice.com/produc...lNumber=ETX16L
http://www.batteryservice.com/produc...lNumber=ETX16L
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I don't use a Tender. My first RKC's battery was 5 years old when I replaced it outta paranoia. The second one is 5 years old and still going strong........It is 20 degrees in my garage right now. My bike hasn't been started in over a month. I have no doubt it will fire right up.
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Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Desert S. West
HD batteries are made by Deka. You can get the same battery minus the HD label for 80 bucks or so.
http://www.batteryservice.com/produc...lNumber=ETX16L
http://www.batteryservice.com/produc...lNumber=ETX16L
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 190
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From: Mentor, OH
I have purchased batteries from Shadetree Power Sports. They are less than from an HD Dealer and are just as good.
http://www.shadetreepowersports.com/...batteries.html
http://www.shadetreepowersports.com/...batteries.html
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Just remember too you get what you pay for i don't scimp when it comes to my ride, and a battery tender does prolong the life of a battery i use it year round and going the fourth season on the same battery.
Last edited by sata6; Jan 4, 2010 at 07:11 PM.