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Sep 19, 2012 | 08:39 PM

JKSHYT

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Batt. question

Batt. took a dump this week on my 09 SG. What are some of you folks using other that the HD batt.
Gel or otherwise, thanks...

Sep 19, 2012 | 08:42 PM

mkguitar

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

AGM ( Absorbed Glass Mat) is the way to go.

Check out Deka.

You can find a local supplier for their website

Same quality at 60% price

Mike

Sep 19, 2012 | 08:45 PM

BackRoader

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Did lots of research and went back with the HD battery myself. Got 7+ years out of the OEM. HD tech friend of mine says he has seen bikes come in the shop with strange electrical problems which are solved by replacing the aftermarket battery with a HD battery. Don't know why he would lie to me, he no longer works for HD, so nothing to gain. Just sayin.

Sep 19, 2012 | 08:48 PM

SpiderPig

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Deka which is East Penn is H.D. O.E.M.

Sep 19, 2012 | 09:14 PM

btsom

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Just got an AGM batt. for my son's Yamaha today from Oreilly, $99 plus local sales tax. Couldn't find a manufacturer named on the box, says made in USA though. Claimed 340 CCA from a batt slightly smaller than the Harley EXT30 size. I'm running a batt from batterymart.com, was $97 and free shipping. Said Big Crank or something like that but came in a Deka box. On my second year, seems to be working fine.