Walmart battery or HD?
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Cruiser
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From: Austin, TX
Walmart battery or HD?
I'm a new harley owner a 1999 883 sportster, I havn'e even picked it up yet.
I've owned a 750 virago and a 500 honda and sold those 10 years ago.
NOW kids are almost thru with college and I'm rewarding myself with a new to me Harley (dream fulfilled)
I will be on my way to pick up the bike tomorrow and the previous owner said it needs a new battery.
I called the Austin Tx HD dealer and he quoted me a price of about 85 bucks. Walmart is about half that.
My question is ( I hope I don't offend any purists here ) is since you don't see the battery should I save a few bucks
and buy it from Walmart or is the HD battery better???
Thanks (first post so be gentle)
I've owned a 750 virago and a 500 honda and sold those 10 years ago.
NOW kids are almost thru with college and I'm rewarding myself with a new to me Harley (dream fulfilled)
I will be on my way to pick up the bike tomorrow and the previous owner said it needs a new battery.
I called the Austin Tx HD dealer and he quoted me a price of about 85 bucks. Walmart is about half that.
My question is ( I hope I don't offend any purists here ) is since you don't see the battery should I save a few bucks
and buy it from Walmart or is the HD battery better???
Thanks (first post so be gentle)
Road Captain
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RE: Walmart battery or HD?
Actually neither is a good buy. There are superb batteries out there for good prices. Check the internet. I just remembered, go to summit racing.com and look up their oddessy battery for harley. Best battery for the price that you can buy.
Road Master
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RE: Walmart battery or HD?
I picked up one of the batteries at Wal-Mart for my lawn tractor, and it's worked flawlessly for two years now. Sits in the freezing garage during the winter and never needs to be charged (first one I had that didn't need that!). Takes a heck of a beating bouncing over the rough ground I have. As long as the physical size and amp hour ratings are the same, it shouldn't be a problem. Not to deny there may be better deals out there, but having the dealer close by for warranty vs mail-order is something to consider.
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RE: Walmart battery or HD?
Congrats on your new bike. I did the same thing, kids grew up, bought a Harley. Just get a "good" rated battery at Wal-mart. As long as it meets specs you should'nt have a problem. Good Luck,
John
John
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RE: Walmart battery or HD?
Hmmmm my friend has a 03 road king and we looked all over for a battery for his bike and nada..they said its a harley battery and only harley has them ...ahh so glad i got my sporty ..i can go to wally world and get a battery .he paid 95 bucks 4 his lol
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