Battery Replacement
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: MA
Deka makes the batteries for HD and are about a third less in price. The Deka model for my bike(and probably yours) is the Deka ETX30L. I just priced one at a Deka dealer near me and it was $108.
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Vegas, baby!
and the price ranged from $78 at a motorcycle accessory store, to about $115 at a Harley
shop, to a little more at a battery store. So tomorrow I am going to check around and have
the battery checked and compare prices/warranties.
I have never tried Autozone for batteries, I will probably check tomorrow. I have bought
batteries at Walmart and Sam's Club. Not for a Harley but they were good prices and good
batteries for my metric scooters. I haven't checked your profile to see where you live, but
here in Vegas there are several shops that deal with items such as batteries, oil, tires, etc..
If there are any in your area check them out.
Ron
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
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From: Birmingham,AL
Here is who makes the HD labeled battery. The Deka number is EXT 30L. I have a local Deka dealer. The EXT 30L is $109. The local HD dealer the battery is $150.
http://www.dekabatteries.com/
Just find a Deka dealer local to you.
http://www.dekabatteries.com/default.aspx?pageid=792
The nice thing about the Deka battery is they have a threaded holes on the top and side of the terminal post. The HD battery only has threaded hole on the side. IF you have any accessories hooked directly to the battery, the Deka gives another place to attach them.
David
http://www.dekabatteries.com/
Just find a Deka dealer local to you.
http://www.dekabatteries.com/default.aspx?pageid=792
The nice thing about the Deka battery is they have a threaded holes on the top and side of the terminal post. The HD battery only has threaded hole on the side. IF you have any accessories hooked directly to the battery, the Deka gives another place to attach them.
David
Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
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From: Belmont, MI
I'm told the Big Crank is made by the same manufacturer as HD. It's been turning over my hi-comp 98" for 2 years with no problems.
http://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Cra...L-Battery.html
Rick
http://www.batterymart.com/p-Big-Cra...L-Battery.html
Rick
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Back woods of Maine
I had to buy a new battery for my wife's sportster this spring. decided that the H-D battery cost too much, so I bought one at Wally World. The battery almost, but didn't quite fit. Had to modify it slightly. Wish I had bought the one at the dealer
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Here is who makes the HD labeled battery. The Deka number is EXT 30L. I have a local Deka dealer. The EXT 30L is $109. The local HD dealer the battery is $150.
http://www.dekabatteries.com/
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Tourer
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Northern Alabama
I haven't bought one for my '05 UC yet, as the original buyer replaced the battery about a month before he traded it in. However, I also bought one for my '00 1500 metric about a month before I traded it in. What I learned was that although the basic battery group (BCI?) number may be generally the same the actual battery may vary in size 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch in any direction from one manufacturer to another. When you go to purchase, be sure to take exact measurements of your old battery to prevent any fitment issues.
Also, although eBay and other online sales may initially save you a few bucks, for me I would feel better about purchasing local in case you ever needed warranty service.
Finally, watch the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) and the Reserve Capacity (RC) specs between models.
Also, although eBay and other online sales may initially save you a few bucks, for me I would feel better about purchasing local in case you ever needed warranty service.
Finally, watch the Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) and the Reserve Capacity (RC) specs between models.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 154
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From: Erie, PA
I've had good success with the scorpion battery. Battery is absolutely identical to the HD battery with the exception of the HD logo stamped in the battery. CCA are slightly higher than the HD battery