Replace the Battery with a non-HD one?
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Replace the Battery with a non-HD one?
Even though the temp is only 49 I was itching to go for a short ride today, but it won't start. The bike has been on the battery tender but it wasn't enough keep the 6 year old battery charged enough to kick it over.
Time for a new one. Anyone replace theirs with anything besides buying one from the local dealership?
Time for a new one. Anyone replace theirs with anything besides buying one from the local dealership?
Last edited by Scarz; Feb 1, 2010 at 04:05 PM.
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Is there a date on the battery when it was purchased? Here is a site for the Deka battery. Definetily cheaper than HD. http://search.apexbattery.com/?catal...2&IMAGE=Search
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Is there a date on the battery when it was purchased? Here is a site for the Deka battery. Definetily cheaper than HD. http://search.apexbattery.com/?catal...2&IMAGE=Search
I checked Harley's web site and they are asking $149 for a replacement and I'm not ready to pay that much without first checking other options. Looks like Deka is the way to go.
Thanks.
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I just finished pulling the battery and there is no date on it. However it was new in the bike when I bought it in Oct '03.
I checked Harley's web site and they are asking $149 for a replacement and I'm not ready to pay that much without first checking other options. Looks like Deka is the way to go.
Thanks.
I checked Harley's web site and they are asking $149 for a replacement and I'm not ready to pay that much without first checking other options. Looks like Deka is the way to go.
Thanks.
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49 Degrees!!!
That's perfect temperature.
I was riding in the 30s two weeks ago!
Get on that bike dude and ride! hahah
All kidding aside: I've heard lots of people swear by this battery!
http://batteries.batterymart.com/sea...x?query=etx30l
When mine kicks the bucket I'm going to try one!
Pete
That's perfect temperature.
I was riding in the 30s two weeks ago!
Get on that bike dude and ride! hahah
All kidding aside: I've heard lots of people swear by this battery!
http://batteries.batterymart.com/sea...x?query=etx30l
When mine kicks the bucket I'm going to try one!
Pete
