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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 10:23 PM
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I think it's that time to change out my battery, I've getting some real slow cranking and I think it's time. It's the original battery in my 13 Flhx

Next question..what brands of batteries are you guys replace it with?

My buddy can get me a Deka battery 400cca for $100, is that a good deal?
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 10:30 PM
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I like the Dekas and for $100, that's a good price over what HD would charge for the same battery.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 11:13 PM
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I just picked up a Deka EXT30L battery from hightechsolutons.com Retails at $99.99 with free shipping. I found a coupon code online and got mine for $92.99. Had it in 3 days but that may be contingent on where you live. Battery came fully charged.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 11:18 PM
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Dekalb is a good choice. I would put it on my Battery Tender and top off the charge before I started the bike, however.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 11:24 PM
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 11:24 PM
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I put the new battery on a standard battery charger just to make sure it was fully charged as well. It was.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2017 | 11:30 PM
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100 shipped is good.

I just ordered a Yuasa and am hoping it will arrive tomorrow.
 
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Old Jun 9, 2017 | 04:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Mac daddy 103
I think it's that time to change out my battery, I've getting some real slow cranking and I think it's time. It's the original battery in my 13 Flhx

Next question..what brands of batteries are you guys replace it with?

My buddy can get me a Deka battery 400cca for $100, is that a good deal?
That is a lot cheaper than the HD battery for sure and I got mine for 20% off. Replaced mine this year and it made a huge difference is how it starts. Check this one out if you feel like spending twice as much.

http://www.techbatterysolutions.com/...btl35a480c.htm
 
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If you don't want to wait for online order shipping, Advance Auto stores carry the same Deka m/c batteries (branded as Auto Craft). Part# is TX30LA & if you do online order/store pick-up, there's a 20% off coupon. I do this w/all my batteries...just another option.
 
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100 shipped is good.

I just ordered a Yuasa and am hoping it will arrive tomorrow.
I'm a Yuasa fan. "Good product" !
 
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