Deep cycle / dry cell batteries
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Deep cycle / dry cell batteries
Been looking at batteries for the Glide. Ran across a deep cycle / dry cell battery made by SVR for Harley touring bikes. They say it has 600 CCA's. way more than stock. Any thoughts or experiance with deep cycle / dry cell batteries. Oh by the way $120
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I've had best results with the H-D AGM ( which are made by Deka---call your local shops and save on the Deka branded version).
I had ****=poor results with the odessey dry cell on my FXR, 1st one failed after about 8 months- stranded side of road.
replaced under warranty and that one failed after a few months too.
when a dry cell goes ( at least the odessey) it goes all the way dead with NO warning.
---and the battery shop guys said the dry cell doesn't like a trickle charger, but I have little confidence that they knew what they were talking about- i got about 20 excuses why the batteries failed, and they got my $160
Mike
I had ****=poor results with the odessey dry cell on my FXR, 1st one failed after about 8 months- stranded side of road.
replaced under warranty and that one failed after a few months too.
when a dry cell goes ( at least the odessey) it goes all the way dead with NO warning.
---and the battery shop guys said the dry cell doesn't like a trickle charger, but I have little confidence that they knew what they were talking about- i got about 20 excuses why the batteries failed, and they got my $160
Mike
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I would be a bit wary. Deep cycle batteries are not only designed to be drained, but are also designed for a low amperage draw or a long period like a trolling motor or for lights in a traileror boat.They are not for the high amperage draw of starting a bike, no matter what they say the CCA is. I used to use a mixture of starting batteries and deep cycle batteries on my old cabin cruiser. I ran the deep cycle batteries when at anchor and switched to starting batteries for starting the engine and then switched to all for recharging them all. Just my 2 cents.
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I would be a bit wary. Deep cycle batteries are not only designed to be drained, but are also designed for a low amperage draw or a long period like a trolling motor or for lights in a traileror boat.They are not for the high amperage draw of starting a bike, no matter what they say the CCA is. I used to use a mixture of starting batteries and deep cycle batteries on my old cabin cruiser. I ran the deep cycle batteries when at anchor and switched to starting batteries for starting the engine and then switched to all for recharging them all. Just my 2 cents.
I know that the batteries Harley sells are expensive. I also get seven or eight years out of them. I have a bud who replaced the original battery in his 2000 Dyna last September. That's over 10 years! I don't like failures so the batteries Harley uses are the only ones I consider. I know Deka makes Harley's batteries. I know Deka sells batteries for Harleys cheaper than Harley sells them for. I don't know if they are manufactured to the same specs that Harley requires. I buy the batteries Harley sells for the peace of mind that their longevity provides, but I ride a lot and often to pretty remote places. A cheap battery failing is not an option. I've learned over the years that when you try to get something for nothing, you will usually get your money's worth.
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I had never seen anyone advertise a deep cycle battery for a scoot. Money is not the issue here but was looking at the CCA's more than anything.
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Dry cell? I thought absorbed glass mat (AGM battery) is specified, or is it one in the same.
I would stick to Deka (without the HD logo).
I would stick to Deka (without the HD logo).
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I just replaced my stock 03 battery with another stock harley battery, 36,000 miles, not bad if you ask me, if the new one goes that long I will be happy even for $150.00.
The only reason I replaced it is the regulator, and stator were failing when hot, so I thought it would be a good idea.
The only reason I replaced it is the regulator, and stator were failing when hot, so I thought it would be a good idea.
