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Re: Need new battery......cranking slow at first.
« Reply #15 on: September 16, 2008, 09:25:30 AM »
A Harley battery typically lasts 4 to 5 years. I am still running the original battery in my 2000 SERG! It will be 9 years old in may. Ive never had a problem but I think I'll change it next year to be safe.
As for the Gel batteries, they are designed to be able to be turned upside down with no spillage. Let's hope none of us ever has to test that!
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Re: Need new battery......cranking slow at first.
« Reply #16 on: September 16, 2008, 03:08:48 PM »
Quote from: DCFIREMANN on September 15, 2008, 08:47:42 PM
Yep you sure didn't but I DID!!!!! It went south a few times.

Was at the dealership today and picked up a new battery. They have gone way up. Parts Manager said the price of lead drove them up. $120.00 after my discount.

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even with a discount, bad place to buy a battery!! Anyways, everythings going up!! Except the stock market!!! :coolblue:
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Re: Need new battery......cranking slow at first.
« Reply #17 on: September 16, 2008, 05:36:07 PM »
I know they get top dollar for the batteries but it is what the owner wanted.  I like HD batteries just not the price. If I get 4 years plus out of the HD and only 2 years out of some other brand I still am out of pocket!!!!


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Re: Need new battery......cranking slow at first.
« Reply #18 on: September 16, 2008, 10:41:26 PM »
You still need a battery?
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Re: Need new battery......cranking slow at first.
« Reply #19 on: September 17, 2008, 01:33:18 AM »
Quote from: Thumpin' 107 on September 16, 2008, 10:41:26 PM
You still need a battery?
I still havent replaced it yet. Got her on the Tender since 04, I just dont want to go too much longer before I replace it.
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Re: Need new battery......cranking slow at first.
« Reply #20 on: September 17, 2008, 05:58:18 AM »
Quote from: CVOwner on September 17, 2008, 01:33:18 AM
I still havent replaced it yet. Got her on the Tender since 04, I just dont want to go too much longer before I replace it.

I can help with that.  Check your PMs.
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Re: Need new battery......cranking slow at first.
« Reply #21 on: September 17, 2008, 02:29:23 PM »
I'm in the same boat as CVOwner!
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Re: Need new battery......cranking slow at first.
« Reply #22 on: October 09, 2008, 10:51:01 PM »
New to the forum....A big Texas Hello to all...

Here a poor man's suggestion to get around the $150 HD battery...

Go out and buy a Riding Lawnmower battery....there are various cold cranking amp ones for sale...get the 300+ cranking amps one...You will have to "slightly" modify the battery trays "factory bent angles"...maybe modify the cruise control/fuse panel on the left side cover...BUt once you do it...and take your time...It will save you lots of dough over the years...dough that you can use on shiny fast parts on your wish-want list. Durable Sealed No maintenance $30 battery....THATS WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT ! ! !

Rich folk disregard this post...
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