Drag Specialties Battery
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From: Kerrville, Texas
I had one in my stroker shovelhead. Didn't last but a few months but that's probably more due to bike. I actually had better luck with a Walmart battery. I ended up going to a lithium battery with a high CCA number.
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No I don't have one (Drag Specialties YIX 30L battery).
My thoughts because you asked:
1. $185.95 is a little pricey.
2. Only 385 CCA
3. Big Crank Battery has 400 CCA and is only $149.95 with free shipping. https://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Cr...L-Battery.html
4. If you are happy with it, enjoy it.
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NOTE:
The above information, while credible, is worth what you paid for it and should not be considered gospel.
Do due diligence, research and have a H-D Field Service Manual before working on your bike.
You will probably have many opinions and suggestions presented; make sure you research the person providing the helpful information as there are some who provide good information that is useful and some who speak out of other orifices with gibberish. You will figure out this quickly.
My thoughts because you asked:
1. $185.95 is a little pricey.
2. Only 385 CCA
3. Big Crank Battery has 400 CCA and is only $149.95 with free shipping. https://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Cr...L-Battery.html
4. If you are happy with it, enjoy it.
HDF battery expert may be along shortly to provide his comments.
NOTE:
The above information, while credible, is worth what you paid for it and should not be considered gospel.
Do due diligence, research and have a H-D Field Service Manual before working on your bike.
You will probably have many opinions and suggestions presented; make sure you research the person providing the helpful information as there are some who provide good information that is useful and some who speak out of other orifices with gibberish. You will figure out this quickly.
Last edited by CoolBreeze3646; Apr 18, 2024 at 02:58 PM.
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I'm pricing batteries lately and reading the forum for battery reviews. Seriously considering the YUASA. 500CCA $189.00.
Always ask before, not after purchase. You will be less disappointed.
Always ask before, not after purchase. You will be less disappointed.
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What's the date on it? Charge it first with an battery charger, not a tender.
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I purchased a few years ago Drag Specialties, model #YTX14BS. I purchased it from my Indy shop and it last for approx. 3 years.
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It was about 80% charged right out of the box. I put it on a tender for a few hours until it was fully charged and just got done installing it in my bike. Fired right up, so I'm hoping it'll last a few years. Btw, the battery I took out of the bike was installed in July of 2016, and was still starting the bike fine.
