I've always put a new Harley battery in my bikes every 2 years...cheap insurance to make sure it fires when I hit the button...120-130 bucks/60-65 bucks a year well worth the peace of mind

 

It's hard to beat the HD batteries. They are all I have ran in my 3 bikes. The 03 Superglide still has the orig battery in it.

 

I love this forum.

 

I just bought a harley battery today at the dealer.
In the past I have bought sealed batts from Jireh.

I think one is as good as another being I replace them every 3 years.

I figure the bikes are like boats in that, they should get it before they need it. Minimize breakdowns by preventive maintenance.
I really hate breaking down for something I could have prevented.

 

Normally, 3-4 years here in AZ. Had Harley batteries but then, when I went to replace it, $178.00 from the dealer. Pulled the original receipt and said, well, 3 years ago you charged me $120.00. I understand inflation but really?

Went to BatteriesPlus - $140. I am still amazed how much money motorcycle batteries cost.

 

I like the jell batteries , no acid to spill or fumes , so what about them

 

I get the AGM batteries at Walmart. Don't know how long they last yet as I replace the OEM one when they go bad. So none of the replacement ones has gone bad.

They are $77. The first one is at a year and a half. Exide makes them for Walmart.

 

Well, now we have four manufacturers that make the OEM batteries - I think I'll just buy the HD branded one.

Mine is the original four year old battery and is doing fine but I don't think I'll press my luck much longer.

 

Anyone heard of Ballistic? I've always used HD batteries, but just heard about these (almost double the price though).

http://www.ballisticparts.com/produc...ies/16cell.php

 

Check out the Odyssey batt.
I have had mine for about 2 years now. Cranks a bit faster. Read up on them.