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Oct 17, 2011 | 11:00 PM

chandlerron

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Battery going bad

Can anyone tell me where to buy a good battery for my '09 Heritage? Dealer wants 159 bucks, seems a little high to me.

Oct 17, 2011 | 11:07 PM

Mal74

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Check with a local auto battery shop. If they don't have one in stock they can get it for you in a couple days.

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Oct 17, 2011 | 11:27 PM

kkiley

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Just find an Indy with Deka, same as HD and a better price

Oct 18, 2011 | 01:25 AM

dope_man_21

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I put a Big Boar in my previous bike, 350CCA versus 270 from the stock one.

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Oct 18, 2011 | 02:10 AM

Other Sheep

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Ride your bike more. The battery will last longer.

Oct 18, 2011 | 03:23 AM

dope_man_21

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Other Sheep

Ride your bike more. The battery will last longer.

Mine, in the last bike died after 3 years and I ride almost everyday, but it did crap out in freezing weather.

Oct 18, 2011 | 05:15 AM

oct1949

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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..

2 yrs is not the norm, Our 07 still has the org and still going. but thinking next yr I'll get a new one, 5 yrs is bout as long as I lke to go on any battery.

Do U put a tender on Urs, They will help them last longer, I hook mine up after 3-4 days of not riding and leave it on till the next ride and all winter.

Several places to get them, above,

I still get 15% off at the dealer so when I do need one I'll prob get it there.

Last edited by oct1949; Oct 18, 2011 at 12:25 PM.

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Oct 18, 2011 | 08:52 AM

ord sgt

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From: Mount Laurel, N.J.

Are you sure that the battery is the problem? Have you checked the charging system?
Stators are known to go bad and not recharge the battery. I know, I have both, new.