Replace the Battery with a non-HD one?
Road Warrior
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From: SoCal & West TN
Years ago, Harley had junk batteries. They didn't last over one year. I tried different places and brands. I ended up and purchased replacement batteries from Walmart. Worked twice as long as the Harley ones and cost a lot less.
Now Harley has improved their batteries. But if i was in a hurry, or in a cash squeeze, I would run down to Walmart in a flash.
Now Harley has improved their batteries. But if i was in a hurry, or in a cash squeeze, I would run down to Walmart in a flash.
Road Warrior
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From: East Tennessee
Most Walmart batteries are made by NeverStart.
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anybody else notice something odd here?
my walmart does sell motorcycle batteries, and for considerably less than hd oem. BUT, they are traditional lead acid batteries, whereas the hd oem is an agm battery.
my walmart does sell motorcycle batteries, and for considerably less than hd oem. BUT, they are traditional lead acid batteries, whereas the hd oem is an agm battery.
Last edited by skratch; Jan 30, 2010 at 09:08 PM.
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From: North Edwards, CA
Kodiak Batteries
If you are looking for the best battery money can buy...buy a kodiak. Without getting too long winded, I'll explain a bit. In my old life (before retirement in 2005), I was an Army Maintenance Warrant Officer. Many army weapons systems are VERY demanding of battery power. And no battery performs better (to include cold cranking amps, reserve power, and storage life) than what's known as an electrolyte starved cell battery. These batteries are used in the hawker missile system, and I'm also told (don't know 1st hand) for starting fighter jets. It has a 10 year (NOT pro-rated) warranty. They list a battery on the web site for Harley as well. If you buy from the web site you'll deal with a guy named Yawan. Tell him chief Glass sent ya.
-clutch-
http://www.kodiakinc.com/batteries.html
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http://www.kodiakinc.com/batteries.html
Last edited by clutchglass; Jan 30, 2010 at 09:27 PM.
Road Master
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From: Las Vegas, NV
If yer Ford or Chevy battery dies, do you go to the dealer to replace it?
I guess if yer nuts you do.
You think HD manufactures their batteries?
They do put a cute HD label on it though, then jack the price.....same with HD tenders.
Odyssey Battery here, do some research.....best out there IMHO....
I guess if yer nuts you do.
You think HD manufactures their batteries?
They do put a cute HD label on it though, then jack the price.....same with HD tenders.
Odyssey Battery here, do some research.....best out there IMHO....