Time for a battery
Road Master
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From: Cistern,Tx
Well the stars did not line up for me. August was 2 yrs I had bike and had to replace battery Friday. It was giving the symptoms yours was. 15000+ miles on it. Had it on battery tender since I got it. Still had the voltage just not enough cold cranking amps. Got it from a independent same Dekka battery as they put in the bikes just no Harley sticker on it. They don't make batteries like they use to.
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If you do need a battery, consider buying a Deka, as they are reportedly the supplier for HD. These are claimed to be identical and about 2/3 the price of an HD at MSRP.
Odyssey also makes good batteries that usually last longer than most, but they are not cheap. I have a small Odyssey here that is now eight years old and still holds a charge well, but unfortunately doesn't have enough CCA for either my mower or bike.
Odyssey also makes good batteries that usually last longer than most, but they are not cheap. I have a small Odyssey here that is now eight years old and still holds a charge well, but unfortunately doesn't have enough CCA for either my mower or bike.
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Maybe try turning the A/C off before you crank it. lol
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i put my bike on the tender every couple of weeks during the winter months when i don't plan on riding it. it's neat that they replaced your battery under warranty. now get a battery tender and use it, ensuring much longer life for your new battery.
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Need to know the voltage across the Starter Motor and the Current Draw of the Starter Motor when the problem occurs. Any diagnosis without these pieces of information is (good intentions not-with-standing) a guess at best.
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Road Warrior
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From: Deep South Texas
What brand of tender is the most widely used? I guess I might as well pick one up, there is always room in the shop for one more thing.
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Battery tender brand is the best promoted product, I have 2 Sears craftsmen i got on sale for $20 or $22.. Schumacher has one at walmart...for around $20... Make sure it has a float mode or auto mode...My next one is a bigger one with a start mode or "Strenght"
Road Master
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From: Cistern,Tx
I use the battery tender plus have three of them and my son has one. This is the one I have
http://www.batterytender.com/
http://www.batterytender.com/
Last edited by lschultz; Dec 7, 2010 at 06:32 AM.
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