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Mar 27, 2009 | 11:42 AM

#21

Geoff

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

Mar 27, 2009 | 12:56 PM

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BugBYter

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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.

Mar 27, 2009 | 01:30 PM

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Neckball

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Every three years or you chance damage to your charging system

I'd like to hear an explanation on this.

Mar 27, 2009 | 02:22 PM

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2003flhtci

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Originally Posted by FastHoss

Every three years or you chance damage to your charging system

And this statement is based on...what?

Mar 27, 2009 | 05:06 PM

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chopperblueflhti

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Orig battery

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!

Mar 27, 2009 | 05:53 PM

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05 Ultra

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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

Mar 27, 2009 | 06:00 PM

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Andy Engemann

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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

Mar 27, 2009 | 07:18 PM

#28

Hx3

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From: Jax, FL

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.