New battery help??
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Joined: Dec 2019
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From: So. Fl
I haven't tried that battery but about 6 months ago I replaced my battery and after some research I got a maintenance free one from Walmart.com for around $40. It's been doing real good. I keep it plugged in when it isn't being ridden. But that's not more than a day or two! I got the battery in 2 days and I am pleased with the performance. I've learned that the brand isn't as important as the price and you can count on getting a new one every two years no matter what the brand, Good luck!
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From: Virginia
I've never had good luck with aftermarket batteries in Harley's. Lucky to get a year out of them. Now I just go to the dealer and pay a little extra but I get at lest 3 years out of them.
My son bought a Dyna back in November. Previous owner put a new battery in it before he sold it, some aftermarket thing with the spacers in it. Last Saturday I took his bike for a ride (he's in the Army) and the battery died on my during the ride, left me stranded had to call my other son to come with the trailer.
You spend $117 on that battery and get a year out of it or spend $135 on a battery at the dealer and get three years out of it. Which is a better buy?
My son bought a Dyna back in November. Previous owner put a new battery in it before he sold it, some aftermarket thing with the spacers in it. Last Saturday I took his bike for a ride (he's in the Army) and the battery died on my during the ride, left me stranded had to call my other son to come with the trailer.
You spend $117 on that battery and get a year out of it or spend $135 on a battery at the dealer and get three years out of it. Which is a better buy?
Last edited by VAFish; Apr 10, 2020 at 07:04 PM.
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From: San Diego, CA
I got my Shorai Lithium for $180 bucks, going on 5 years and never used a tender. I expect it to last much longer. This seems like the best deal to me.
Plus I saved my oil tank battery mount by taking 12 pounds of lead away. I have not touched it since I installed it.
John
Plus I saved my oil tank battery mount by taking 12 pounds of lead away. I have not touched it since I installed it.
John
Last edited by John Harper; Apr 10, 2020 at 07:18 PM.
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From: Virginia
I got my Shorai Lithium for $180 bucks, going on 5 years and never used a tender. I expect it to last much longer. This seems like the best deal to me.
Plus I saved my oil tank battery mount by taking 12 pounds of lead away. I have not touched it since I installed it.
John
Plus I saved my oil tank battery mount by taking 12 pounds of lead away. I have not touched it since I installed it.
John
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From: Pennsylvania
Put one of these in m 2003 XLH1200S Works just fine.
https://www.batterymart.com/p-mtx-20...l-battery.html
https://www.batterymart.com/p-mtx-20...l-battery.html
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From: England
Now I just go to the dealer and pay a little extra but I get at lest 3 years out of them.
The cheap battery in my partner's bike wouldn't start the engine on the coldest of days and needed some assistance. Once the engine has been run though the battery has no problem restarting the engine any time throughout the day.
Last edited by Andy from Sandy; Apr 11, 2020 at 03:49 AM.
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Another thing about Sportys that I love is once you turn the key off, theres no battery draw so you dont have to keep checking the charge like any of the big twins. Granted you dont want to go all winter without throwing a quick charge on it but it's very forgiving. anyway, the point I'm making is whatever you put in the bike and it's always subjective which battery you go with just make sure its completely sealed. I still see bike batteries available that aren't sealed.
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From: Indianapolis
The OEM Harley battery is only $114.95
My original HD battery was over 4 years old when I replaced it
My second Harley battery is 3 1/2 years old and has not shown any sign of being weak yet.
I do either connect it to my Tender after riding or charge it at least once a month during the riding season.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...12-6595804a--1
My original HD battery was over 4 years old when I replaced it
My second Harley battery is 3 1/2 years old and has not shown any sign of being weak yet.
I do either connect it to my Tender after riding or charge it at least once a month during the riding season.
https://www.harley-davidson.com/stor...12-6595804a--1
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From: England
Another thing about Sportys that I love is once you turn the key off, there's no battery draw so you don't have to keep checking the charge like any of the big twins.
