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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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I have an 07 Fatboy and need a new battery. Any suggestions on brand and how many cranking amps are needed.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 02:15 PM
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Read this thread. It has all the info needed.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softail-models/409715-need-your-opinion-on-what-battery-to-buy.html
 
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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Thanks for the info. Anyone else want to chime in.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 03:09 PM
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I think Harley sells a good battery at a decient price.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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I've had good luck with Deka and some say that's what Harley uses then puts their name on it.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 03:33 PM
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Visit a Harley dealer and get a OE replacement. I've heard too many horror stories about bargain batteries. You might also pick up a Battery Tender. An '07 shouldn't need a new battery.

An '05 Ultra Classic (purchased in Aug. '04) I recently sold still had the original battery. I kept the battery connected to a tender when not riding.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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I do no have a tender and the battery test at 75%. Any thoughts on the alarm syst. draging the batter down this far over night.
 
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Be sure to only get a sealed battery you don't want to run the risk of acid leaking while its in your bike..that's some bad news...I would go the dealer route
 
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Very competively priced, "yuasa" batteries are a very good battery. Research them and you'll see...
 
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Originally Posted by Geoff
Visit a Harley dealer and get a OE replacement. I've heard too many horror stories about bargain batteries. You might also pick up a Battery Tender. An '07 shouldn't need a new battery.

An '05 Ultra Classic (purchased in Aug. '04) I recently sold still had the original battery. I kept the battery connected to a tender when not riding.
I agree with Geoff, good advice there

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