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[ltank]

It's battery replacement time. System charges 14.2 vdc when revving. Cleaned all cables and starter solenoid. Removed battery and took it to Autozone  to load test. They said is was weak. I really don't want to spend 350 to 400 Bucks for a Lithium Ion battery. Who makes a good battery. I have heard the
Harley batteries are not so good anymore.

[OBB]

I ordered a Dekka from Batterymart.com for my '11 I had. Same battery as stock. Shipped to my door for $99

[2k]

I bought a Chrome Battery for $89 to my door. Main reason I did was I thought it was made in Indiana. Another member showed me otherwise, but it has been in over 3 years w/ no prob.

[LC110]

I am going to try the new Yuasa Battery GYZ32HL. http://www.yuasabatteries.com/pdfs/Yuasa_GYZ_Sales_Sheet.pdf
I bought two Dekka batteries 2 years ago and they both need to be replaced.

[2 ROSE]

I have a 2012 cvo with 17k miles and the original battery. How much longer can I expect to get out of the original battery?

Whoops...sorry for hijacking your post Itank. Thought it would be a good place to do so though.
Also I may have accidentally hit the "Report to Moderator" button...if so sorry again.
Yeah I know...I am a pretty sorry guy!
 

[Twolanerider]

I have a 2012 cvo with 17k miles and the original battery. How much longer can I expect to get out of the original battery?

In some ways the wrong question.  Instead consider "how soon should I replace it without worrying about having to push that almost 1/2 ton pig home or up on a trailer."  I change mine every four years whether they've given a problem or not.  AGM batteries rarely give much tell-tale signal of an impending failure.  So you generally won't know.  So I change it on a schedule that feels safe.  If before that fourth year is up I start even sniffing a battery weakness I'll change it then too.

[GregKhougaz]

I've had great luck with and service from Odyssey Batteries.

Year:   2000
Make:   Harley Davidson
Model:   FXR4
Engine:   1450cc
Model #:   PC545
BCI #:   BTX20L-BS
Install Notes:   No specific installation notes

[2 ROSE]

In some ways the wrong question.  Instead consider "how soon should I replace it without worrying about having to push that almost 1/2 ton pig home or up on a trailer."  I change mine every four years whether they've given a problem or not.  AGM batteries rarely give much tell-tale signal of an impending failure.  So you generally won't know.  So I change it on a schedule that feels safe.  If before that fourth year is up I start even sniffing a battery weakness I'll change it then too.

Thanks Twolanerider,
Sounds like good advice. I will keep an eye on it this conning year and look to replace it next.

[TNCarters]

Went through this a few months back. 4 year old original battery in a 2011.  Always thought I would go Dekka when replacing but friend of mine did that about 18 months ago and it just recently died.  Back in November I started feeling like my Ultra was not cranking as quickly as original.  It had never gone dead or failed to crank.  Had a 15% off discount at local dealer so just bit the bullet and put an HD back in it.  Guess 4 years sounds about right although I've heard folks go 5 to 6 years.

[Ridgerunr]

I am going to try the new Yuasa Battery GYZ32HL. http://www.yuasabatteries.com/pdfs/Yuasa_GYZ_Sales_Sheet.pdf
I bought two Dekka batteries 2 years ago and they both need to be replaced.

What's the price?
Yuasa makes a good battery IME, as is the OE, but man have they got out of hand price wise.

[Jbbrown73]

I've had great luck with and service from Odyssey Batteries.

Year:   2000
Make:   Harley Davidson
Model:   FXR4
Engine:   1450cc
Model #:   PC545
BCI #:   BTX20L-BS
Install Notes:   No specific installation notes

X2 on the Odyssey batteries!

[ultrafxr]

What's the price?
Yuasa makes a good battery IME, as is the OE, but man have they got out of hand price wise.

Found it on Amazon for about $150. 

[Chains]

I still buy the Harley batteries, however tend to have to agree with Two lane to replace on a schedule before you are stranded.  Mine died at a gas stop in PA while we were on way to Chappy'sfuneral last year.  Lucky for me we were within ten minutes of a dealer and  GH took my old one and picked up a new one for me.  By the way it was my original battery and yes I waited to long.  Always keep n battery tender when not in use.

[smkblwr]

Power Source 01-366P Lightning Start Red/Black 30Ah Battery 600CCA. $128 from amazon. 1yr warranty(same as HD) more cranking amps, cheaper. had it since DEC 13 no problem so far.

[OhioDave]

I ordered a Dekka from Batterymart.com for my '11 I had. Same battery as stock. Shipped to my door for $99

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