There go HD's battery prices again!
Road Master
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From: Log home in SE Michigan full time. Log cabin in east TN, Smoky Mountians part time
Gel Cell or Glass Mat batteries.... They are much better than lead acid type too. Us bass boat guys have known this for a few years.
Most of the parts guys I've seen lately are kids, The dealership decides an employees wages but the dealership does NOT control prices, they are downloaded from H-D. There was an increase on battery prices a while back and soon after the price went back down.
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Everyone has been talking about the raise in gold over the past year. Lead and copper went up way more than gold. Should have bought lead - who'd of thunk.
I'm glad that I use tenders for my bikes. The right way not just when stored but always plugged it. Unplug when I go out the garage and plugged back in upon returning. I have had cycle batteries with 2001 build date and still have full power under load test.
Saved a fortune in batteries with little ol Shumacker tenders from WallyWorld at $20 a pop.
I'm glad that I use tenders for my bikes. The right way not just when stored but always plugged it. Unplug when I go out the garage and plugged back in upon returning. I have had cycle batteries with 2001 build date and still have full power under load test.
Saved a fortune in batteries with little ol Shumacker tenders from WallyWorld at $20 a pop.
Last edited by lh4x4; Dec 28, 2009 at 09:34 PM.
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you do realize that the battery still contains lead, right?
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I believe they all contain lead.
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Check some independent shops, other dealers and scour the internet you might get get lucky.
Otherwise you just have to pay the piper, I know it sucks but hey your 883 just sitting , means it aint having fun.
Ride on........
Otherwise you just have to pay the piper, I know it sucks but hey your 883 just sitting , means it aint having fun.
Ride on........
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Looking for a battery for my 04 Fatboy and never even gave the dealer a second thought.
Search the net. Looks like I may have found a 270CCA AGM for under 60 bux shipped.
I have no idea waht my local stealer want for one, I would guess about 150 bux.