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Feb 22, 2010 | 11:51 AM

#11

FLYING

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Try Sears Die Hard,it is around $69.00 !

Feb 22, 2010 | 01:38 PM

#12

Man In Black

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Originally Posted by FLYING

Try Sears Die Hard,it is around $69.00 !

I always use the Sears Die Hard Gold and get an average of seven seasons with them but as with any battery, if you don't keep them on a battery tender during the winter, don't expect to get the same usage out of any battery.

Feb 22, 2010 | 02:12 PM

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BoomerBob

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From: Desert S. West

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Originally Posted by joshh

glad i came across this post because my batts on its last leg & will need a new one before spring. was considering this ultima agm from jireh & was wondering if anybody tried it before. its only $55 and says its made in usa. link: http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb.dll?parta~dyndetail~Z5Z5Z50000135a~Z5Z5Z5DCVFF~ P54.95~~~~S2VF0Q1W2320653742414x~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000 123a

The Ultima batteries have an excellent reputation. I have no idea if it's the same company that build the aftermarket HD engines and transmissions. They are red and kind of look like a six pack.

A few years ago when I still had my 98 Vette this was a highly regarded name brand battery. I see Autozone now sells them too. You might check with your local auto parts place to see if they have them.

At the price I don't see how you could go wrong unless they charge too much for shipping and it looks like they have free shipping for orders over $100 so maybe you or a friend needs something at the same time that be ordered through them.

Feb 22, 2010 | 04:56 PM

#14

DeLuxeLady

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From: NY

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Originally Posted by Man In Black

^5 Sears...works in my car, my jeep, and my bike. Besides, it was a Sunday, dealer was closed and I wanted to ride...jump started it, rode to Sears, paid $74, changed it in the parking lot ~ walked back in with the old core - Wa la!

A tender is a must in these cold climates, especially if you are running EFI.

It was pretty cool though...I bought my bike used and the battery had an inscription from the original dealer and the date on it.

Feb 23, 2010 | 01:54 PM

#15

JLO

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From: VA

As mention before Deka makes HD batteries & tender is a must for long life

Feb 23, 2010 | 04:38 PM

#16

cosshog

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Haven't tried them personally but heard lots of good things about them. When needed this is were I will get my next batt.
http://www.bigboarproducts.com/products.htm

Feb 26, 2010 | 08:45 PM

#17

deer30084

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I have an '06 FLHRCI, Road King Classic. Still have the original battery, but I notice there's a pause before it starts up. Could this be a sign of the battery going bad?