Battery Life ??
I just said screw it and did an on-line order(15% off) thru Advance Auto for a battery for $120. Will pick it up after work as it's only .5 miles from my house. I will use the Battery Tender on it year round for now on ...
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 702
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From: Zebulon, NC
I am also running the Big Crank from Battery Mart and well into the second trouble free year, but I do have an observation. I understand that Johnson Controls makes the factory Ford batteries which usually deliver 6 years of trouble free service and also the top Wal Mart battery. I have had several WM batteries have a cell die at about 14 months so I don't trust them any more. Same company making the batteries but the dependability is at the opposite ends of the scale. Hopefully the Big Crank is NOT the "Wal Mart" battery equivalent in Deka's line.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 377
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From: Canada
I removed the original battery in my '00 FLHT after 6 years. Was still ok but I worry... Changed battery number 2 after 5 years... Was ok, but... I worry ;-)
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
yep, same her in la. i just replaced the battery in my 2010 yesterday as well. battery warehouse, $107 including tax. was gonna do the online thing with the 10% coupon, free shipping, but the battery didn't cooperate with me and wait until i could order it before crapping out 
hd doesn't make batteries. the hd battery is a deka battery. if you get a deka battery, you are getting the same battery, except for the spacer on the terminals.
hd doesn't make batteries. the hd battery is a deka battery. if you get a deka battery, you are getting the same battery, except for the spacer on the terminals.
My original lasted 3½ years, but the second started sounding weak after one year, and six months ago I had the HD shop test it. The result was a marginal thumbs up at 350 CCA, but two weeks ago it read only 275 CCA, which got a thumbs down. By that time it was getting weaker especially when hot, and the voltmeter showed abnormally low voltage at idle. Two years isn't acceptable for a $185 battery (with tax), so I'm trying something else.
Last edited by iclick; Jun 15, 2012 at 10:19 PM.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: El Paso, Texas
Me, I dont't know all the tech stuff, but Hd batteries have always served Me well, so I will stay with them. Tried the others over the years, and the Hd batteries just lasted longer.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: East Alton, IL
My original battery has been in since July 2007 so I guess I'm pushing my luck. I use the battery tender sporadically during the winter and never during summer. With this performance I think I'll stick with another HD battery.
Cruiser
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 165
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From: Daytona Beach
BT?
So I'm 18 months into my factory battery and I'm starting to notice slow cranking when hot. Started to get a BT when two coworkers told me they have noticed slight pitting in the chrome work cause they have used BT's since day one. They both always have a bike cover on. So my scoot is always covered up and I'm wondering if there is any truth to this.
Anybody else have a bike that's always under a bike cover with the BT hooked up notice this???
Anybody else have a bike that's always under a bike cover with the BT hooked up notice this???
So I'm 18 months into my factory battery and I'm starting to notice slow cranking when hot. Started to get a BT when two coworkers told me they have noticed slight pitting in the chrome work cause they have used BT's since day one. They both always have a bike cover on. So my scoot is always covered up and I'm wondering if there is any truth to this.
Anybody else have a bike that's always under a bike cover with the BT hooked up notice this???
Anybody else have a bike that's always under a bike cover with the BT hooked up notice this???
