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Jan 18, 2017 | 05:33 PM

JONNIEROCK

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It's been said here that Harley batteries are manufacture by a company called Deka. Does anyone actually know this for a fact, or is it just hear say.
Thanks Jonnierock.

Jan 18, 2017 | 05:48 PM

RK4ME

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As far as I know, they are. DEKA makes all types of batteries, including large batteries for material handling equipment. Harley Davidson OEM batteries are good to go.

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Jan 19, 2017 | 08:02 AM

RWTDCT

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East Penn MFG, from PA. I believe they label the Deka, Big Crank AGM, along with others.

Jan 19, 2017 | 09:09 AM

2goldens

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Originally Posted by RWTDCT

East Penn MFG, from PA. I believe they label the Deka, Big Crank AGM, along with others.

NAPA batteries may be in that mix as well, although I once heard they were Exide. It's my understanding that there are actually not a ton of manufacturers, just lots of rebranding.

http://jgdarden.com/batteryfaq/batbrand.htm

Jan 19, 2017 | 10:08 AM

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Yep last I heard East Penn Mfg makes the HD OEM battery along with Deka, Big Crank, some for autozone, Duracell, Sears, Rayovac, Outdoorsman, O'Reilly, and a whole host of others.

This info was from another motorcycle forum a few years ago and I am not sure if I can link to it here so I won't but will copy/past the info

Just an FYI if anyone was curious. I spoke with East Penn MFG out of PA. Harley will be pissed at me, oh well. They confirmed that they indeed make the actual OEM Harley batteries. Tech support stated the Big Crank AGM ETX20L (310cca) and the AGM Deka ETX20L are identical to 65989-97B,C aside from a slightly recessed post mount vs the flush mount they make for Harley. They are also color coded and labeled differently, but indeed are the same and at 55 bucks cheaper adding tax through HD.

If you are like me, you want quality at the best price. Just thought I'd share. You can call East Penn Mfg to confirm my statements( 610-682-6361)

Same goes for the Bagger 66010-97A,B. Equiv would be the Big Crank ETX30L.

http://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Cra...L-Battery.html

http://www.batteryservice.com/produc...lNumber=ETX20L

http://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Cra...L-Battery.html

Truth is East Penn Mfg makes batteries for most of the automobile/ motorcycle and powersports industry under many different labels but its the same quality and in most cases the exact same battery.

I did the research so you do not have to. Your welcome.LOL

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Jan 19, 2017 | 10:21 AM

2goldens

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Originally Posted by Mxdad

http://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Cra...L-Battery.html

http://www.batteryservice.com/produc...lNumber=ETX20L

http://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Cra...L-Battery.html

Truth is East Penn Mfg makes batteries for most of the automobile/ motorcycle and powersports industry under many different labels but its the same quality and in most cases the exact same battery.

I did the research so you do not have to. Your welcome.LOL

All 3 appeared to be dead links or unavailable products when I clicked on them. Your welcome.

Jan 19, 2017 | 10:44 AM

Mxdad

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Originally Posted by 2goldens

All 3 appeared to be dead links or unavailable products when I clicked on them. Your welcome.

Sorry I did not check them and the info was from several years ago

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Jan 19, 2017 | 02:59 PM

Vernal

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To answer your question I emailed the company:

Hi Bill,

Yes, East Penn manufactures Harley Davidson batteries. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.

Thank you,

Kurstin

Kurstin Schwoyer
Marketing Specialist

East Penn Manufacturing Co.

102 Deka Road, Lyon Station, PA 19536

Ph: 610.682.6361 x3524

Automated Ph: 610.682.3150 x3524

kschwoyer@dekabatteries.com

www.eastpennmanufacturing.com