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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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.

 

Deka ETX30L

 

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..

 

Dawg is this the same battery?
http://www.batterymart.com/Big-Crank...FQhbhwod0VOdlw

 

Walmart battery under 80

 

Yep, Eastern Penn makes the same battery and puts different brand names on it like Deka, Big Crank, HD, etc.