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Old May 16, 2024 | 04:55 PM
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I leave piece of nylon strap under battery. Its always there, and ready to go. Wasn't such an issue on older bikes.
 
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Old May 16, 2024 | 06:30 PM
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Never had a bad Yuasa battery in 35 years.
Just ordered a YIX30-LBS yesterday for $138 at Rocky Mountain, they matched Summit racing price with free shipping.
 
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Old May 16, 2024 | 06:59 PM
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Why not buy it from summit, instead of someone who was trying to screw you until you called him out?
 
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Old May 16, 2024 | 08:05 PM
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Because RM was cheaper for the sportster battery and other parts I was ordering.
 
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Old May 17, 2024 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Larry
My 2009 FLHTCU is on its second battery .. I replaced the original in 2018 with a Battery Mart Big Crank and it still crankin' big ";>
I'm on my 2nd big crank. It is a glass mat battery made in the USA. My last one is over 7 years old now. I keep it charged up on my bench now just in case.
It is currently on sale Big Crank
 
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Old May 17, 2024 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by JimL_15 Electra Glide
Two zip ties, one through each battery post works the best imo. Drops in and removes easily.
My battery strap tore off years ago, the tie wraps method is a painless and easy method on my 2009 Ultra.
 
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Old May 17, 2024 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by GalvTexGuy
Oh, look, a battery thread. We don’t get those very often.

Be adventurous. Go with the Yuasa this time.
Well, at least it's not a 10 year old thread. I seem to get caught by those.🤪
 
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Coming off a Deka that for whatever reason didn't last 2 years. Bought a Yuasa today....
Got mine the other day too.
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Originally Posted by lionsm13
Got mine at the same place. Bike turns over with gusto now... Important since I'm heading out your way here in 70 something days!
 
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Originally Posted by usher96
Time for a new battery, she barely started today. Do I go for another Deka EXT30L or spend the extra 70 dollars on a Yuasa GYZ32HL.
Always on a Tender, 5 years on the Deka, a few opinions are appreciated, thanks.
Typically not a have to buy harley guy. I don't leave my batteries on tenders, unless going long periods without riding. My atv, sleds, once or month or so I charge off season.
 
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