Need Battery 2003 FXSTBI
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From: Gastonia, NC
Need Battery 2003 FXSTBI
So I need to replace my battery in my 2003 FXSTBI (Nightrain). I called harley and they said OEM replacement battery. $129.99. Seems a bit high, then again we are dealing with harley here. I said, can I get a generic battery some where else. He said,"Sure if you want to replace it again in 6 months"
Souns like BS to me. What do you guys think, can I go cheaper and keep it for a few years? Or is 129.99 about what these things cost?
Souns like BS to me. What do you guys think, can I go cheaper and keep it for a few years? Or is 129.99 about what these things cost?
You can find them a bit cheaper at some online retailers, or if you have a local battery warehouse, but they'll usually run around 100 to 120. I just use the HD battery, lasts about five years. If I were to save 20 bucks on the cost, that works out to $4 a year savings. IMO, not worth it to me to try out different brands. I know what to expect from the HD battery, and the dealer is convenient.
Road Captain
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From: Indiana
I got 7 years out of my original of Harley battery. I did not think that was to bad at all. So I had good luck with the original battery I went back with an oem Harley battery. I replaes mine 2 years ago and they were on $99 then. I talked with the parts guy at my local Harley store and he said that batteries and tires went up twice last year. Said touring batteries are about $180 now I believe.
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This is the third battery thread in a week and it got me to thinking that now's the time to change mine.
Same battery from bike purchase in April '06 so that's 6 years. Battery has been fine but don't want to have it crap out in the middle of nowhere. Wife and I are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon later this year and we'd feel more comfortable with a new battery.
Priced a H-D battery at my local Indy and it was $129 so that is what I'm going with. As previously posted the price difference isn't worth going cheaper.
Sammi
Same battery from bike purchase in April '06 so that's 6 years. Battery has been fine but don't want to have it crap out in the middle of nowhere. Wife and I are planning a trip to the Grand Canyon later this year and we'd feel more comfortable with a new battery.
Priced a H-D battery at my local Indy and it was $129 so that is what I'm going with. As previously posted the price difference isn't worth going cheaper.
Sammi
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From: pottsville,pa
Check out Advance auto, they carry magna power batteries(made by deka) that have more cca than the hd battery and come with a 12 month replacement warranty. Go to advance auto online and check them out and if you want, pm me and I can hook you up with a discount code to knock off $35 the battery. Order it online enter the code and then pick it up in store. Quite a few of us run this battery in our dynas and have no problems. Money is better in your pocket than the moco's.
Last edited by red devil; Mar 8, 2012 at 05:01 PM.
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Not so sure about loyalty to a battery from the moco. I don't buy their oil nor filters and I would suspect that they just have companies make OEM products with their labels. Just a hunch.
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My 04 still has the original battery that I keep on a battery tender when not riding. I also have a car with a 9 year old battery on a tender when not used, so needless to say I'm a strong believer in battery tenders...
Road Captain
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I don't know the age of my battery - just got my bike at the end of last summer.
I'll see how it holds out this season and into fall to see if I should spring for a new one, just so 'I' know how old it'll be.
I'll see how it holds out this season and into fall to see if I should spring for a new one, just so 'I' know how old it'll be.
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