Not saying others are OK or not, Just, I want one I can trust....
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Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: fresno california
will a harley push start?
had a dirt bike with built in magneto and no battery and a kick start it gave me trouble sometimes and i'd have to push start it
you can push start a car with a dead battery can you push start a hog
you can push start a car with a dead battery can you push start a hog
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: MA
I wouldn't jump the gun and replace it just because it's 4 years old. If it still starts strong and has a good charge, I'd leave it alone. My battery is close to 4 years old and still starts on the first hit of the starter.
Road Master
Joined: May 2008
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From: Gloucester County, Southern NJ
Is that the case with EFI? For some reason I thought it could not be done.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2007
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My battery just died on the rd no warning.It shorted from within ,stock hd battery 3 yrs old I know thet can last a lot longer but to me its not worth the risk,I will change it out every 3 yrs.And I do use a battery tender,bike never sits more than 2 wks without one.
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Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Murfreesboro , TN
I'm considering a pre-emptive battery replacement on my '05 FLSTN -- got a road trip coming up in a couple of weeks, and always prefer to avoid problems when I have the chance. I looked at the HD battery (~$120) and figured I could do better on the price if I was willing to forego the value of the embossed bar&shield on the case...
I didn't look too far, but even so I was a bit surprised to find that the HS price is not much different than other vendors for a sealed maintenance-free AGM unit -- for example, J&P offers one for $115 (plus shipping), even Wal-Mart's battery (Item# P-GTX20HL-BS) is priced at $111; specs are comparable, both are CCA 270.
Am I missing something here? If not, guess I'll be able to get that bar&shield case after all... Yippee!
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I didn't look too far, but even so I was a bit surprised to find that the HS price is not much different than other vendors for a sealed maintenance-free AGM unit -- for example, J&P offers one for $115 (plus shipping), even Wal-Mart's battery (Item# P-GTX20HL-BS) is priced at $111; specs are comparable, both are CCA 270.
Am I missing something here? If not, guess I'll be able to get that bar&shield case after all... Yippee!
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Made a huge difference in the starting and the clarity of the stereo/speakers, so the older battery was probably starting to go.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Houston, Texas
If the battery is real low or totally dead....no way.
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Road Master
Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Southeast WI
I try and change mine every two years (if I remember.) When they go, they go...usually little to no warning. Keep in mind though that based upon responses on this forum my battery life expectancy is quite a bit less than those with newer bikes. Some on here like to bash me for changing it out so often, but that doesn't change the fact that I've been left stranded on the side of the road with three year old batteries...just sayin'.