Battery
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Just replaced my ‘17 Ultras with a stock because it was under warranty. With that said, next time I have to pay for one out of my own pocket, I’m really going to consider one of the new lithium ion ones. Should be double if not triple the life of the 1920s technology that we’re still using in our bikes.
My 1911 is old tech too but it shoots as well as any plastic gun.
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Piloto (06-05-2019)
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Me personally, I've never gotten more than 2 1/2 - 3 years out of a battery so I just buy used batteries for $25 from Square Deal Batteries in Tampa. They have a 60 day warranty and I've been rolling on my current one for a year and a half with no problems. At that rate even if I have to buy three batteries I'll still get six years of life for $75 which is probably less than half of what most of you guys pay for one battery!
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Sorce (06-07-2019)
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I expect we'll all be using Li batteries in time but the last I checked em out they were 3 x the price of an AGM plus they needed a special charger and there was no guarantee you'd get 3 x the service life. I don't yet see enough benefit to attract the premium investment but in time I'm sure there will be.
My 1911 is old tech too but it shoots as well as any plastic gun.
My 1911 is old tech too but it shoots as well as any plastic gun.
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Last summer I decided 5 riding seasons was enough on the orginal battery in my 2014 Ultra Limited. Got input on the Forum about batteries, how to save a few bucks, reliable suppliers, etc. Finally, WTF, walked into the Harley dealer parts counter, asked for a battery, he pulled one out from under the counter, and I installed it. Was it an extra $60 bucks - yes. Was it all said and done and I moved on to the next thing in my life - yes. Battery Mart gets a lot of positive comments on here if you want to your credit card number to one more on-line outfit.
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