I don’t over think it.
Take old battery to Batteries+ and buy their best Duracell. Any problem take it back.

 

Thanks for the input, guys. I'm going to go with a Throttle X MX30L. One year warranty versus Yuasa - 90 days.

$139.95.

 

Lithium, but that is another debate and the prices went down to a somewhat reasonable price. But that is just me

 

When I bought from Tech Battery solutions there was no core charge.

The old one can go to the recycler as previously stated or some battery stores will take them but no cash back. I just call around to whoever is closest.

I hope this helps.

 

Looks like a good choice!

 

It's not just you.

 

I am/was fortunate that there is a Deka warehouse/distributor across the street from my old employer. The carry the bike batteries and they give us a discount. Last battery i bought was at a retailer for a few months, then returned to the warehouse, and the counter guy let me have that for $40!! Regardless..... I like Deka, and have had several.

 

I got 2 touring bike.

I get 7 years, replaced last two 2014, HD batteries. Heat is hard on batteries. That is all I can figure when I read about guys going through them so quick, or they just don't ride that much.

 

Walmart if they have your size. It will last about 4 years. A year or two short of OEM. But about $150 less. They unlike Walmarts Everstart car batteries are made in China now.

 

Excellent choice. I've been using Throttle X batteries for a few years in all 3 bikes. Great prices on a quality product.

An aside on the Lithium Ion batteries - they are a PITA in cold(er) weather. Put one in my '07 Nightster that I was riding to/from work. I left for work at 0500 hours and if it was much below 50F the battery would not turn the engine over until I turned the lights on and waited for several minutes. Nature of the Li-Io batteries. Once warmed up it worked great, but the inconvenience over-rode any benefit.