duracell ultra battery died
#11
07-09-2019, 07:28 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
#12
07-09-2019, 07:32 AM
Road Master
If you read the disclaimers on that battery.....
Please Note: For Custom V-Twin applications with Motor sizes over 103 Cubic Inches, and when a higher compression, or modified motor is being used we do not recommend the RE-START version of our Batteries due to the extremely high current draw of these Larger V-Twin Motors. Please use the following models for Large V-Twin Applications: YTX20, YTX12-24, YTX12-20, or V-10.
Please Note: For Custom V-Twin applications with Motor sizes over 103 Cubic Inches, and when a higher compression, or modified motor is being used we do not recommend the RE-START version of our Batteries due to the extremely high current draw of these Larger V-Twin Motors. Please use the following models for Large V-Twin Applications: YTX20, YTX12-24, YTX12-20, or V-10.
I had a Duracell that did the same thing about 18 months old.
It was still under warranty so it was replaced for free about 2 years ago.
I've had Duracell's in my car and truck for years without issues.
I bought the Duracell due to it was cheaper than the Harley OEM and it was readily available.
I'm not sure I'll go with that in the future.
I might go with Antigravities new lithium re-start battery.
It comes with a built in jump starter so you'll never be stranded again because your battery got drained.
Of course if the battery simply fails like the OP's Duracell, even jump starting it will likely not be of any help.
https://shop.antigravitybatteries.co...-oem/atx20-rs/
At $320 it's a bit pricey but you are getting more than just a battery.
It was still under warranty so it was replaced for free about 2 years ago.
I've had Duracell's in my car and truck for years without issues.
I bought the Duracell due to it was cheaper than the Harley OEM and it was readily available.
I'm not sure I'll go with that in the future.
I might go with Antigravities new lithium re-start battery.
It comes with a built in jump starter so you'll never be stranded again because your battery got drained.
Of course if the battery simply fails like the OP's Duracell, even jump starting it will likely not be of any help.
https://shop.antigravitybatteries.co...-oem/atx20-rs/
At $320 it's a bit pricey but you are getting more than just a battery.
#13
07-09-2019, 07:55 AM
Seasoned HDF Member
I've used Batteries Plus Duracell batteries on my bike, truck and tractors. They have been as good as any other battery I have used.
Batteries Plus Duracell batteries have a two year warranty. Bring it back to any Batteries Plus and they will run a diagnostic on the battery.
You don't need a receipt at Batteries Plus. The purchase is on the computer system of any Batteries Plus in the country.
I own a 98 dyna wide glide I bought a duracell ultra battery about a year ago I was riding for about an hour when the motorcyle shut off.... I had no power at all. I stalled in front of a body shop and a very helpful worker who has a harley tried to charge the battery with battery charger but to no avail then he tried to charge with his car but that did not work either. He says that he thinks that the battery short circuited and died. I was stranded so i bought a napa battery and it started right up. I was wondering if anyone has had this happened and how can i avoid this in the future. When i purchased the duracell battery i left it installed on my bike through the winter with a harley super smart battery tender attached.
You don't need a receipt at Batteries Plus. The purchase is on the computer system of any Batteries Plus in the country.
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#16
07-16-2019, 09:08 PM
I am not sure where the duracell ultra battery was made but Batteries plus confirmed that the battery was no good. because i had to put another battery in to get me home which was about an hour away i was told if the charging system was a problem i would not have made it home with that new battery which i did not charge just filled it and installed .I have not had a problem so far with the napa battery we will see how long that will last.
#17
07-16-2019, 10:41 PM
Seasoned HDF Member
Batteries + Duracell AGM Ultra.
Made in USA 2 year warranty.
But you did all you could do since you were stranded.
https://www.batteriesplus.com/product-details/battery/motorcycle/harley=davidson/dyna-wide-glide-fxdwg/1690cc/2014/cyl10019
Made in USA 2 year warranty.
But you did all you could do since you were stranded.
https://www.batteriesplus.com/product-details/battery/motorcycle/harley=davidson/dyna-wide-glide-fxdwg/1690cc/2014/cyl10019
Last edited by 71on72; 07-16-2019 at 10:45 PM.
#18
07-17-2019, 04:35 AM
Same here Yuasa battery
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#19
07-17-2019, 08:28 AM
Outstanding HDF Member
I am not sure where the duracell ultra battery was made but Batteries plus confirmed that the battery was no good. because i had to put another battery in to get me home which was about an hour away i was told if the charging system was a problem i would not have made it home with that new battery which i did not charge just filled it and installed .I have not had a problem so far with the napa battery we will see how long that will last.
#20
07-17-2019, 08:41 AM
Road Captain
That used to be the way things were done for years, until facts proved there was a better method. You certainly would make it home, and then some on a new battery if the charging system was not functional. Wouldn't you want to test it to know if it was working properly or not ?