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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 10:09 AM
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For those who have replaced their stock HD battery.


How many have replaced with an HD Battery?
How many have replaced with an after market battery?
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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By the time I need to replace it, its pretty much completely gone, so at that point I have to just go to the closest dealer for an OEM replacement.

Harley batteries always work well for years to come, but are somewhat more pricey than aftermarket...
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 10:21 AM
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Same here, been replacing them with HD ones.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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I bought one from the company that makes Harley batteries. Much lower priced.
 
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1 time with a Ultima Battery and the other 2 times HD replacement.

I did not see any difference with the Ultima over the HD and its easier to find a HD Dealer when I needed it.
 
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1 time with a Ultima Battery and the other 2 times HD replacement.

I did not see any difference with the Ultima over the HD and its easier to find a HD Dealer when I needed it.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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I have literally replaced hundreds of batteries, and I have concluded that HD OEM batteries just last the best. I got seven years out of my stock Dyna battery before replacing it. Now, granted, I keep my bikes on a tender when they are not getting ridden daily, but thats just smart money. A battery tender is cheaper than a battery no matter how you look at it.
 
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Doesn't ultima make the h-d oem batteries. I thought I read that somewhere.
 
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No, Deka does..
 
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H/D dont make BATTERIES,TIRES,OIL or SPARK PLUGS!
Most likely they go to the lowest bidder is my guess.
But if you wnat to support the local stealer, knock yourself
out........Tenn.Vol.
 
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