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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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I once bought a battery on Internet and wondered how these people could manage with electrolyte in such a case. Well, they sent it dry
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 10:44 AM
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I have notice resently (last three months) that when my 2009 Road King does a hot
re-start sometime I will get a starter kick back (hell of a noise).

I usually keep my gauge set on range and I have noticed that the gauge will reset to milage when I start the bike.

I have a feeling that both of these are actually hints that my battery is getting weak. The bike is 2 1/2 years old.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Grillfish
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
Lithium-iron,li-fe. Very powerful,very light,average sevice life about 8 yrs. 2 to 3 times the price of a standard battery. Maviryck designs and shorai power are 2 other brands. www.shoraipower.com
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by bklynbob
Lithium-iron,li-fe. Very powerful,very light,average sevice life about 8 yrs. 2 to 3 times the price of a standard battery. Maviryck designs and shorai power are 2 other brands. www.shoraipower.com
Thanks! Father in law picking up a Balistic this weekend, will let you know how it turns out.

Ride safe.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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Originally Posted by river rat
Deka. The same company that makes harley batteries
+1 on this it looks just like the HD battery without the Bar and Shield Logo or price :d.

Mike
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 05:37 PM
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Deka Batteries from http://www.bohannonbattery.com/
 
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Old Sep 28, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Indianspringsaz
Check out the Odyssey batt.
I have had mine for about 2 years now. Cranks a bit faster. Read up on them.

Yeah, I saw them but man are they expensive. Are they really worth it?
 
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