$188 for a stinking UC Battery

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Mar 24, 2012 | 06:35 PM

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shortride

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Originally Posted by jpooch00

Well, the way I look at it, ya get what ya pay for. My '94 Dyna has a 15+ year old sealed H-D battery in it that works just as well as it did the day I got it. To me, that's a pretty good value. I'll never buy any other brand.

Are you sure that your alternator or regulator hasn't taken a crap? I've been through one of each, but the battery's still goin' strong.

Good luck,

John

The last time I rode it the charge meter was reading 14 volts. I just got through checking the charging voltage at 13.9 to 14.2 volts.

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Mar 24, 2012 | 06:41 PM

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flashprez

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Were these batteries terminals Pos & Neg on the opposite side from the stock batteries??

Mar 24, 2012 | 06:46 PM

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jberg

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Bear in mind that there are only four or five companies that make every battery you'll ever find.

Mar 24, 2012 | 06:47 PM

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jpooch00

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Originally Posted by shortride

The last time I rode it the charge meter was reading 14 volts. I just got through checking the charging voltage at 13.9 to 14.2 volts.

Well, it ain't the alternator or regulator then. Looks like you're right about the battery.

Mar 24, 2012 | 07:07 PM

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Wassup8687

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I bought a Deka last year for my bike was quite a bit cheaper than th HD battery.

Mar 24, 2012 | 07:08 PM

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Wassup8687

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Originally Posted by Gunnysgt

Having worked at a Harley Dealership as a Service Writer last year, I can assure you there are guys out there that can not install their own battery or tighten battery clamps without breaking something. Amazing huh!!

Lol not a surprise.

Mar 24, 2012 | 07:16 PM

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69cj

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Bought an ETX30L AGM at O'Reilly's for 118.00 with a 1 year warranty. Went with them because they are everywhere if you break down.

May 9, 2012 | 12:05 PM

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candymanal

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Just ordered one for my ultra trike. Saved $60.00 over batteries plus.
(got one there last year and it alread took a crap. They won't stand behind it either.)
Thanks much for the info.