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[Schnobel]

My FOB battery needs a new battery every 2 years.

My 2012 OEM battery lasted less than 3 years. My buddies '13 only two. Our seasonal riding with prolonged storage and cold temps likely had an effect on the short life span.

Had an HD dealer state a battery tender was a must to get any life out of a battery here. With all of the electronics on our modern bikes that drain Even when not running such as an alarm or radio, if you don't ride it often AND year round, the battery will be toast in no time.

Have a battery tender now so we'll see how much longer I get on the new one.

[CVODON]

Your '14 battery is starting to die?? That is very strange. Isn't it still under warranty? And $385 for a battery that will do nothing a $100 battery will do... Not me. I use the twolane approach, and I still buy them from dealer, just only when 20% off sales are going on. By buying ahead you can time it a little to your advantage.

[SDCVO]

I'm tempted to get a SSB 12V BS Lithium Battery for my 2014 CVO Deluxe. (battery starting to die)

Its got 700 cca and price is $385 landed…..does anyone have a lithium and recommend them?

I just put in a Antigravity Lithium ion battery in my bike with 720 crank amps and I am thrilled with it! Bike cranks crazy fast and starts immediately under all conditions. No doubt it was expensive but to me it was well worth it. Love it every time I start my bike.

[hogdooz]

A buddy of mine just replaced his original 2006 HD battery with another HD battery--it was still starting just fine but he got concerned before a long trip since it was so old. I've been getting 6-7 years on the Harley batteries, think I'll stay with HD.

[moscooter]

I just put in a Antigravity Lithium ion battery in my bike with 720 crank amps and I am thrilled with it! Bike cranks crazy fast and starts immediately under all conditions. No doubt it was expensive but to me it was well worth it. Love it every time I start my bike.

 
I'm a big fan of Lithium ion batteries for my drill and chain saw, etc.  In my (climate),  it would also be a good choice for my Harley.............but not so much if one lives in a cold climate.

Issue #323 (May Issue) of American Iron Magazine has an extensive long article regarding motorcycle batteries of all types.

Really more info than most of us would really want to know............and a lot of coverage of all the (pros/cons) regarding using Lithium Ion batteries too.   Check it out for all the details.

[grc]

I think the title of the thread said Best Affordable Battery.  Lithium ion batteries may have some pro's (and they also have con's), but I haven't found any that I'd call "affordable" when compared to lead acid.  I think I'll leave the LI batteries to the things they really are superior for, like cordless tools, phones, etc.

JMHO - Jerry

[covgrt]

If you're only putting out 14.2 volts on the Gage your not charging enough your battery stores the voltage your alternator produces

[Twolanerider]

If you're only putting out 14.2 volts on the Gage your not charging enough your battery stores the voltage your alternator produces

Actually no, 14.2v is precisely what the gauge should be reading (assuming the gauge is accurate) with the charging system working normally.