i had cc points so i bought the hd hog booster. it is a rebranded noco. i've never had to use it on a bike, but i have used it on a couple cars, and the on board usb is useful for charging wireless headsets, phones, etc if needed.

i don't care what battery you buy, in this louisiana heat, you're lucky to get more than 2 years out of a battery. i just go to the local battery warehouse and get a yuasa. substantially cheaper than the hd, lasts just as long.

 

This one... guess there must be similar available

 

I have a NoCo 800 that I carry, I have only used it on others' bikes, so far.

The lithium is on year 3, now. So far, never a jump start in extreme heat, and cold nights in Montana down to 20*. I will buy again.

 

Actually OEM batteries are the best. I got 7 years out of them 2 times in the row. I use tender 2 times a month in winter and no tender at all during summer

 

In my area, the have a Duralcell AGM battery with a two year replacement warranty. They have two on my local websites. The CCA are the same, but the Amp hours are different for some reason.

 

I have a lithium on my Sporty going on 7 years now. Still fires up like it was new. Although the King gets most of the saddle time, the Sporty is on a tender when not riding. Still debating which to go on the King when it's time.

 

Very similar to what I do. I have gone through many 7 year old harley batteries. It is why I go back to them despite the price. Normally I am replace with better than harley type person.

I never even had pigtails to charge until a couple years ago. I added so I could check battery voltage quickly. But I don't.

The people who guy through batteries, I suspect buy cheap, don't ride, or live in really hot areas.


I think riding is better than charging for you and the bike. Will see if I change my mind, with newer bikes, and start using a tender.

 

The 2nd gen Harley LiFe battery has a 5 year warranty