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Apr 15, 2014 | 06:19 PM

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Domestic Violence

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Wow.

I just replaced my original battery from..... 2006

Apr 15, 2014 | 06:29 PM

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shakrr

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our 4 bikes get 4 years for battery life

Apr 15, 2014 | 06:42 PM

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shakrr

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I just looked it up its 9x7x5.5 bigger than stock make sure it fits

Apr 15, 2014 | 07:12 PM

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EasTexUltra12

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Originally Posted by txfxstrider

I always use Harley batteries and they always last at least six to seven years. I never used a tender but I don't store my bike for the winter. I won't change from Harley to save a few dollars over seven years.

If Harley actually made the batteries, you might make a good point. Since they don't and you can get the exact same battery for a lot less elsewhere, it's just sad. But hey! it's your money. Drink the kool-aid if you want.

David

Apr 15, 2014 | 08:14 PM

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TheGrandPoohBah

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From: Mountain Top, Alabama

Big crank seem to be the way lots of folks go.
Under a hundred bucks delivered to your door.
Extra CCA's nice, too...

Apr 15, 2014 | 08:16 PM

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jmacdonald5

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..I'm goin for the record!..still on my stock 2005 battery..hardly EVER on a tender....maybe once every 3 months...still doin the job! I have never gotten less than 5 years out of a HD battery..

Apr 15, 2014 | 09:52 PM

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grandparudy

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From: Crescent City, Ca.

I recently replaced my stock 2007 Street Glide Battery with an ETX30L from Battery Mart. $95.00 delivered to my door. The original battery was not causing any problem but I did not want to trust it going into the riding season. Very happy with purchase and fit was same as stock.

Apr 16, 2014 | 09:22 AM

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Tucker99

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I've had problems with battery tenders frying batteries. Do you guys keep the bike on it all the time? What brand tender? Is ETX30L the Harley part number for our battery?

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Apr 16, 2014 | 10:04 AM

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EasTexUltra12

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From: Waskom, TX

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Originally Posted by Tucker99

I've had problems with battery tenders frying batteries. Do you guys keep the bike on it all the time? What brand tender? Is ETX30L the Harley part number for our battery?

Are you sure you've been using a battery tender and not a trickle charger? They work very differently. A trickle charger maintains a slight charge all the time. A battery tender is computer controlled and only charges as necessary. I don't think I've ever heard of a tender frying a battery.

I live in East Texas and keep my battery on a tender from about November to April. I only use it when temps are cold at night. I don't bother the rest of the time.

I use a Battery Tender Plus. This one:

Amazon.com: Battery Tender 021-0128 Battery Tender Plus 12V Battery Charger: Automotive

It varies it's output depending on the temperature.

HTH, Ride Safe

David

Apr 17, 2014 | 04:08 PM

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txfxstrider

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Originally Posted by EasTexUltra12

HaHa. Why sad?

I guess I've been drinking the Harley kool-aid for over forty years and it still tastes good. I look at it as you treat me good, I'll treat you good. So far, so good.

To each his own. Ride safe.

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