Best battery?
Road Master
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Sorry to bump this old thread, but i figure its better than making a new one lol
Im looking to grab a new battery for my 04 FLSTCI
I have no access to trickle it, does this change the suggestion? or is Deka/OEM still the way to go?
Thank you
Im looking to grab a new battery for my 04 FLSTCI
I have no access to trickle it, does this change the suggestion? or is Deka/OEM still the way to go?
Thank you
Supporter
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From: North East Ohio
"I have no access to trickle it, does this change the suggestion? or is Deka/OEM still the way to go? "
I assume you mean U don't plug yours into a battery tender. I would still Get a OEM/ Deka battery. If there is anyway U can get it on a battery tender it's worth it.
I assume you mean U don't plug yours into a battery tender. I would still Get a OEM/ Deka battery. If there is anyway U can get it on a battery tender it's worth it.
Road Master
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yes that's right, i rent an apartment and park in an area that has no electric. and it wouldn't be practical to pull the battery in the house each night.
i dont mind buying a battery in 3yrs, instead of 6 .. if thats what it means.
i dont mind buying a battery in 3yrs, instead of 6 .. if thats what it means.
Road Master
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From: MN
My gen-u-wine Harley battery is now 7 years old. I live in an urban area and park in an underground garage with no nearby outlet for the ol' Battery Tender. I charge it once or twice a year, max. I've always done well with Harley batteries (30+ years).
Road Master
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thanks!
Road Warrior
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From: Lorton, VA
Check out the new Shorai lithium battery, 80% lighter with a lot more power and endurance. Only down side is that it is new technology sort of.
http://www.motorcycle.com/products/s...iew-91165.html
http://www.motorcycle.com/products/s...iew-91165.html
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I use these batteries in all my toys. They can sit for months without a tender, and are extremely durable. They have a chart under powersports that list the part #'s for Harley's.
http://www.odysseybattery.com/
http://www.odysseybattery.com/
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If anyone is near this side of PA, East Penn Manufacturing/Deka Batteries has a retail store where the ETX batteries from your Harley's can be purchased.
If you stop in you can see this HDF member's smiling face behind the counter! Haha.
We also sell "blemished" batteries in the factory store as well for a fraction of the cost!
If you stop in you can see this HDF member's smiling face behind the counter! Haha.
We also sell "blemished" batteries in the factory store as well for a fraction of the cost!