My battery is starting to get weak and I think its time to replace before I get stranded somewhere. I just moved to Colorado from Arizona so the battery was subjected to intense heat daily. I know the HD batteries are expensive but if they are the best then that is what I want to get.

 

deka is a good alternative dont know about cost difference,harley batteries are made by deka.

 

With Deka, you are getting 400 cold cranking amps, pretty much the same as a HD oem.
ETX30L They are available at Oreily's but are sold under a different name.
Ask for a ETX30L

 

check out this one http://www.etx30l.com/

 

Hard to beat HD oem on these

 

The Johnson Controls power sport batteries are an awesome value. They seem to hold up very well and can be had damn near everywhere. There is no warranty as such so just peel off the "EVERSTART" or "FARM & FLEET" label and only you need to know. US made.

 

I have always used the factory battery. If you're not using a battery tender you should get one. Just my 2 cents

 

I have checked out the Deka batteries here............. http://www.bohannonbattery.com/html/deka/etx30l.html They are rated at 365 cold cranking amps.

I have also checked out Yuasa batteries here............ http://www.summitracing.com/parts/YS...n/?prefilter=1 These are rated at 385 cold cranking amps but would cost an extra 40 bucks.. Thoughts?

 

I have a battery tender but don't use it like I should. I need to get in the habbit of putting it on the bike when I'm not out riding. When I lived in AZ I rode the bike 7 days a week but here in CO I find myself driving the truck more.