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Old Aug 5, 2014 | 01:57 PM
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I need to replace the battery in my Dyna, I like savings the money and I'm considering the Big Crank, but I need to know, does HD make a black battery cover, so I don't have a light gray battery on the side of my blacked out ride?
 
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I might regret asking this, but what's a Big Crank?
 
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Old Aug 5, 2014 | 02:24 PM
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I might regret asking this, but what's a Big Crank?
I'm assuming it's a name of a battery..
 
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Old Aug 5, 2014 | 03:24 PM
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I thought the battery box fully enclosed the battery.

+ the general consensus on these forums is that the HD battery is a good tough dependable battery and it is hard to get something more dependable for your harley.
 
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I might regret asking this, but what's a Big Crank?
Lmao! I don't understand how it would be seen regardless....
 
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Folks really seem to love plasti-dip especially for the battery "band"
 
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On my 2003 FXDX, you can see the entire face of the battery and a little bit of the sides, I might plasti-dip, or just rattle can

http://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Cra...L-Battery.html
 
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Old Aug 5, 2014 | 08:29 PM
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Or If you want the powder coat look but cheaper. Go to the store and get some Appliance epoxy black, paint yours.
 
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That's what I would do... just paint it. it's a lot more affordable than buying a new one...
 
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The new Big Crank arrived today, took way longer than I was expecting but a co-worker asked to car pool this week so I was driving the truck anyway.

Came in light gray like I feared but I hit it with Rustoleum Dark Gray primer and I'm pretty happy with the color. I doubt it will last long esp where the keys will swing in to it but I guess I can always repaint.

I'm a little surprised by Dyna owners doubting that my battery is totally visible...

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