Battery Advice
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Cruiser
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Battery Advice
My Road King battery took a dump after three years of use, I expected that. HD wants about $150 for a new one but there has to be equally good batteries out there for less money.
What are some of you folks using, or would recommend ?
What are some of you folks using, or would recommend ?
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: San Berdo, So. Cal
HD doesn't make their batteries, they just slap their name and add $$ to the cost.
Try a good battery manufacturer like Interstate, or Exide.
They are reputable manufacturers and probably make Harleys bateries.
Just my $0.02
Try a good battery manufacturer like Interstate, or Exide.
They are reputable manufacturers and probably make Harleys bateries.
Just my $0.02
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Bella Vista, AR
I would by the HD battery, I know they don't make their own batteries( East Penn does) but that doesn't mean the other brands are the same spec. They will make a battery to your spec if you buy enough. Are you using a battery maintainer when the bike is parked for extended times? My 2001 battery made it til 2007 before it took a crap.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Green Country,Oklahoma
Harley does make a good battery for the price,the only other I would use would be a Odessy,it's more than a Harley battery though.It is recomended to replace every three years to be on the safe side.
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Phoenix, Az.
I used a maintainer/desulphater on mine at all times while not riding. Mine crapped out right at 38 months, I think the Arizona summers may have shortened the life a little. It get to 140' in the garage during the heat of the day here.
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
I've heard good things about Odyssey Batteries. I believe there was an article in Motorcycle Consumer News a few months ago that said they were very good. Not cheap, but very good. I've found that a battery tender is the absolutely best thing you can do for your battery...
