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Old 06-05-2019, 10:53 AM
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What brand of battery do you fellas recommend for a 2014 Ultra Limited?
 
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Old 06-05-2019, 11:24 AM
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Deka from BatteryMart.com Same as HD's over priced battery. There are many others out there.
 
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Old 06-05-2019, 11:38 AM
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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.
 
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Old 06-05-2019, 12:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Piloto
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.
if you're using 1920s battery tech in your bike, you're using the wrong one....
AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) sealed battery technology was originally invented in 1980, and developed and introduced in 1985 for military aircraft where power, weight, safety, and reliability were paramount considerations.


though I do get your point, but the lifepro batteries have their own set of drawbacks and limitations, too.
 

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I put this in my 2014 Limited a couple months ago:

Dekka Power Sport ETX-30L. Cost about $112 shipped from amazon. USA Made. Same Specs and size as the HD Branded battery, only much less costly.
 
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Originally Posted by Piloto
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.
1920's technology? I think almost everyone is using an AGM battery now?
 
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Old 06-05-2019, 12:23 PM
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I put a V-twin AGM in my 15 TG about two months ago hadn't realized how weak the original was till I replaced it.
 
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Another that will try a lithium ion next go around, don't matter which bike.
 
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Originally Posted by Piloto
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.
I'll go Li on my next replacement battery if it pencils out but I expect that for the length of time I'll keep the bike it won't be economically justified.
 


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