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Dec 18, 2011 | 05:23 PM

Road Hawg

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Replacement Battery Help

Looking to replace the battery in my RG after 7 yrs. I am happy the way the OEM battery held up and would not hesitate to buy one again, But I thought I would see what all you guys have found for alternative batteries and if there are better ones out there, after all the forum is the best way I have found to research anything Harley. I have found some batteries with more cca's but not sure that really matters. So any input you guys have would be appreciated.

Dec 18, 2011 | 05:25 PM

bigdumbnoitall00

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the stocker is a good battery,its made by deka,if u shop around u can usually find the deka branded for less$.

Dec 18, 2011 | 05:29 PM

mkguitar

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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins

Deka AGM battery- google your local dealer.

H-D, same costs more

Don't bother with odyssey- I've had 2 suddenly fail internally leaving me stranded- and they cost alot more

mike

Dec 18, 2011 | 05:36 PM

Stiggy

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Make sure it is an AGM regardless of what brand you choose, but guaranteed the Dealer will cost the most. Here's a quick comparison product:

http://www.batterymart.com/c-harley-...L-Battery.html

Dec 18, 2011 | 05:46 PM

Jackie Paper

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Best deal going on a sealed agm with 2 year warranty with more then enough CCA within the last month was Sears, next was Walmart at a few bucks more. Both under $79. That's probably half what a dealer wants. Walmart's battery company was given a high rating by Consumer Report.

Last edited by Jackie Paper; Dec 18, 2011 at 05:49 PM.

Dec 18, 2011 | 06:07 PM

dawg

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Deka ETX30L

Dec 18, 2011 | 06:15 PM

Ragtop

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The original battery in my bike lasted 6 yrs, I had to get a new one at the HD shop because I was caught with a dead battery on the road, and had no tools, or other place to go on bike week weekend. Luckily my local dealer let me in the door at 5:59 PM on a saturday!
$160 and I was on my way... If I had the chance, I would have looked around, but I was lucky just to find a dealer open that day! 6 yrs is pretty good on a battery that small, so
I'm happy with the HD model..