Batter's
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a 12vt one ...
I just bought a new one
Harley OEM $160
I got full 6 years out of the last one, quite possibly would of went 7 as it was starting the bike fine the first few rides this year.
i only replaced it for peace of mind
I figured after such a good experience with the first one, saw no reason to change up
KTF
I just bought a new one
Harley OEM $160
I got full 6 years out of the last one, quite possibly would of went 7 as it was starting the bike fine the first few rides this year.
i only replaced it for peace of mind
I figured after such a good experience with the first one, saw no reason to change up
KTF
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Denny, I put a bike master lithium in my 06 FXST and 7 years later it's still going strong. It's a lithium and because there's not really any drain on older bikes it's been great. I think it would be a good choice for your 01. I wouldn't recommend lithium for a Touring bike or anything within the last 10 years or so.
wow I see they're 250 now so they really went up. I think I paid 125 or so. But if I get another year out of it that's pretty good
wow I see they're 250 now so they really went up. I think I paid 125 or so. But if I get another year out of it that's pretty good
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honest question,,
other than weight, what advantage(s) makes lithium worth twice as much as "regular" batteries?
KTF
other than weight, what advantage(s) makes lithium worth twice as much as "regular" batteries?
KTF
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Hi Lair , thanks I'll take a look at um tomorrow , Damn batteries are gettin $$$ .
Thanks for the Tip , but 250 Bucks is 2 much for me.
Denny, I put a bike master lithium in my 06 FXST and 7 years later it's still going strong. It's a lithium and because there's not really any drain on older bikes it's been great. I think it would be a good choice for your 01. I wouldn't recommend lithium for a Touring bike or anything within the last 10 years or so.
wow I see they're 250 now so they really went up. I think I paid 125 or so. But if I get another year out of it that's pretty good
wow I see they're 250 now so they really went up. I think I paid 125 or so. But if I get another year out of it that's pretty good
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From: Tryon, NC Cape Vincent NY
Needed a battery while on a road trip...bought a NAPA, made by DEKA, the same manufacture as HD batteries.
It is 2 years old and I brought it to NAPA for a CCA (cold cranking amps) test...they said it was 536 which caught me by surprise as the battery isn't rated that high.
I then went to Car quest for the same test, they said battery was 553 CCA.Guess I can't complain, battery was 180.00
It is 2 years old and I brought it to NAPA for a CCA (cold cranking amps) test...they said it was 536 which caught me by surprise as the battery isn't rated that high.
I then went to Car quest for the same test, they said battery was 553 CCA.Guess I can't complain, battery was 180.00