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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 11:00 AM
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My battery is about to die in my 2005 883L.
Any suggestions about which make of batteries are better or should I go for the Harley supplied unit. Maint free would be my choice.
Probably a lot about this in the archives but not much time at the moment to do any research.

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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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i bought a drag specialties at the dealer for like $89. Seems to be a good battery.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 11:07 AM
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Stick with the H-D, comparable price wise and good for 4-5 years. Also you won't have to worry about it fitting. And it's maintainence free.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 11:13 AM
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HD is probably the best bang for your buck. Plus, you get to take a trip to dealership to eye the bikes & goodies...
 
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Iceman24
HD is probably the best bang for your buck. Plus, you get to take a trip to dealership to eye the bikes & goodies...
+1. I looked all over (J&P, NAPA, Sears, etc.) and ended up with HD being the best price.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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In THIS case, HD seems to be the best bet.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 12:41 PM
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HD was closed when I needed one (Sunday) so I went to walmart, 4 years still working. But not maintenance free.
 
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 10:06 PM
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Hows about this??

http://www.batterystuff.com/batterie.../hYTX14HL.html
 
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O'Reilly sells East Penn motorcycle batteries which is the company that makes the HD batteries. You won't save a ton, but will save a little. If there's one more convenient than going to a dealer, then you have another option.
 
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I used Odyssey Drycell Batteries in everything I run. Then cHarley told me that Harley batteries are now gel. I must admit it the Harley battery has been holding its own for a couple years now. Even after some major electrical issues IE: Fried Stator....... etc.

I still have the Odyssey's in my other rides, but I'll keep on using the Harley gel in my Harley's.
 
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