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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 06:35 PM
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Harley!! I've tried one non HD battery & it lasted 1yr.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 06:42 PM
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ive always used harley batterys
 
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 06:51 PM
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Always use your dealer, They have the best battery for your bike, And they will stand by it. Never use a optima.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 06:56 PM
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Deka Big Crank from Battery Mart.. $98- shipped.. Great service, fast shipping.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 06:57 PM
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Harley doesn't make their batteries, Dekka does.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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Harley does not make batteries.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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I have picked up batteries from Batteries Plus. $114- $10.00 rebate, 2 year warranty...Never had any problems.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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Harley doesn't make their batteries, Dekka does.
Same thing I was going to say, and you can get it for less by not going to the dealer.
 
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Deka battery and its the OEM battery for cheaper then Harley. I paid $90 + tax
 
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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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8 years on the OEM

For the $160.00 to replace I'd say that's pretty cheap.
 
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