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Old May 8, 2012 | 08:34 PM
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Hi there I am looking for some suggestions on a new battery for my 99 softail. Looking for a good battery thats not crazy expensive. What have you guys been using. thanks
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 08:49 PM
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BatteryMart and eBay if you don't mind ordering online.
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 09:19 PM
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I have a J&P battery in my Heritage Classic. It has 310 cca's compared to 270 for a Harley battery for less money
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 10:00 PM
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Batteries Plus here
 
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Old May 8, 2012 | 10:20 PM
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Anyone try lithium yet?
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 11:17 AM
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Originally Posted by machinistmate
Batteries Plus here
+1 ON THEM

Just had to replace mine for the 1st time this spring.

a little over 90$. with sales price and Senior Dis.

They wasn't on sale but I just asked and got both..
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 12:20 PM
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Anyone try lithium yet?
Yes.........not very good results. The alarm system (OEM) kept draining the battery over night to the point that I was afraid to go on a trip with it or leave it off the tender for more that a day or two.
I returned it and bought an Odyssey over the winter (they were on sale/no shipping cost) the best part, the battery is smaller in size than the OEM with more power so I was able to stow my Fuelpak in the extra space.
 
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Old May 9, 2012 | 12:30 PM
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Try Bohannon Battery Distributors. In January I bought a Deka battery (same battery Harley sells) from them for my Duece. Cost me $85.00 and free shipping.
 
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I was looking into Lithium myself. But I seem to come across a lot of differnet theorys on them. Anyone have an experience with them?
 
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