A dealer quoted me $149 for stock replacement battery. Ouch! Why so much?

 

If you are worried about it, get a new one for the peace of mind. That way you won't be thinking about it on a trip.

Having said that my 05 has the original battery. Heat damages the battery and the cold lets you know it. Mine cranked & started at 8 degrees just fine. I'm not worried about my battery. But if it ever cranks slowly (and there is no other problem) it gets replaced.

 

I'd like to hear an explanation on this.

 

And this statement is based on...what?

 

I still have my stock battery- my 05 FLHTI was built in July 2004, and still running strong - got it tested for the same reasons during my Spring tune up with 24K miles last week..I've never used a battery tender, when it's cold out, I just ride it often in the Virginia winters..I figure if it goes on me while I'm out and about, I'll have a beer somewhere and a new excuse to buy a new one!

 

Don't know what the shipping cost is but this isn't a bad price.
http://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Cra...L-Battery.html

 

I use the Battery Tender all the time. The original battery in my 99 FLHR lasted 5 years. I replaced it when it started souding a little weak. It did not fail before replacement.

Andy

 

Recently replaced the battery on my 99...it was 7.5 years old. I guess if you don't mind throwing money away you can replace it early, but why? You'll know when it's getting weak....the battery will drag a little.

 

My 02 Ultra still has the battery on it that it came with. Still HOT as fire!!!

 

I want hear the basis for this.