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[Fired00d]

Yes, the spacers were included.  It's the same battery as the Big Crank except for the label on the outside, and has the exact same specs. 

Jerry

Great, thanks. At that price and the feedback from those that have/had this battery I placed the order this morning.... now we wait for the big brown truck.

 
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Fired00d
 

[bigsixman]

I have used the AGM Big Crank batteries from Battery Mart for several years with success. I have only had them in my Harleys for two years, but I have had them in other bikes for at least double that time with no issues at all.

Jerry's link is excellent, but I get online discounts and sales sent to me by Battery Mart and they are hard to beat, especially with free shipping.

[Fired00d]

I was on the MoCo website looking for something regarding another thread and looked at the reviews (click on reviews when you get to the link) regarding the OEM battery and found this interesting... "6 out of 17 (35%) reviewers would recommend this product." Seems we are not alone in our view of the OEM battery... and the MoCo should be aware to... that is if they look at their own website.

 
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Fired00d
 

[sadunbar]

I was on the MoCo website looking for something regarding another thread and looked at the reviews (click on reviews when you get to the link) regarding the OEM battery and found this interesting... "6 out of 17 (35%) reviewers would recommend this product." Seems we are not alone in our view of the OEM battery... and the MoCo should be aware to... that is if they look at their own website.

 
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Fired00d
 

With improved marketing, the MOCO can overcome those poor reviews and increase battery sales significantly...   

[Twolanerider]

With improved marketing, the MOCO can overcome those poor reviews and increase battery sales significantly...   

I just saw the vector drawings ready for the cutter for beta pieces for the new Screamin Eagle Dual Battery System (chromed brass posts).  It promises to supply twice the CCA while only needing half the voltage at least a quarter of the time.

[Fired00d]

With improved marketing, the MOCO can overcome those poor reviews and increase battery sales significantly...   

They could contract Uncle Mikey to put his "Berry Juice" in their "Kool-Aid" and it still wouldn't bring me back to advocating H-D OEM parts. And believe me I was one of those that drank the "Kool-Aid" pitchers at a time... I swore by and promoted H-D OEM parts constantly... Remember the ads about their chrome being better than any other... BS!!! As many know (myself included) their chrome peels on a consistent basis.

 
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Fired00d
 

[johnsachs]

John you have experience w/both and/or prefer one over the other? Thanks for the feedback.

 
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Fired00d
 

Dood,
I have a unique situation. I have a Deka warehouse about 10 miles from me. I deal there, and am insured that I get a fresh battery every time I go there. Then there's the price. No contest with "mother Harley's" price. Batteries are equal in terms of longevity. Most of my replacements are on modified bikes.
John

[Fired00d]

Dood,
I have a unique situation. I have a Deka warehouse about 10 miles from me. I deal there, and am insured that I get a fresh battery every time I go there. Then there's the price. No contest with "mother Harley's" price. Batteries are equal in terms of longevity. Most of my replacements are on modified bikes.
John

That is a great situation... I do have a Deka on the way... no more "mother Harley's" for me either... I'm done w/them.

 
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Fired00d
 

[Para Bellum]

With improved marketing, the MOCO can overcome those poor reviews and increase battery sales significantly...   

Yes, yes, MOCO, please put more time, money, and emphasis on marketing.  Don't waste your time on improving the product or parts or service that might make the ownership experience better.  Customers would not want any of that.  We prefer that you treat us like mushrooms.   

[DCFIREMANN]

Gary I just read this thread. Before you put that new battery in your bike, pull the old one and see if it will take a charge. I have something pulling my battery down in Punkin. Axel who is the expert electrical issues has not looked at it yet but gave the heads up on how to find it. The battery in my smart siren was dead and pulling the HD battery down. Once you make sure there is nothing pulling down your system then put your new battery in. OH and BTW I kept a tender hooked up to the bike and it still went dead. The battery in the bike is a deka!!!!

You may not have a problem but it is better to be safe then sorry. But on the other hand since you don't ride the bike anymore just leave the battery sitting on the work bench and install it when you put the new latches on your tour pak!!!!! LMAO!!!!! Just a thought!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

[Fired00d]

Gary I just read this thread. Before you put that new battery in your bike, pull the old one and see if it will take a charge. I have something pulling my battery down in Punkin. Axel who is the expert electrical issues has not looked at it yet but gave the heads up on how to find it. The battery in my smart siren was dead and pulling the HD battery down. Once you make sure there is nothing pulling down your system then put your new battery in. OH and BTW I kept a tender hooked up to the bike and it still went dead. The battery in the bike is a deka!!!!

You may not have a problem but it is better to be safe then sorry. But on the other hand since you don't ride the bike anymore just leave the battery sitting on the work bench and install it when you put the new latches on your tour pak!!!!! LMAO!!!!! Just a thought!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG

Thanks for info/heads up.... I did take the battery out and try charging, then had a load test put on it and it was bad. Since you mention it I might just change the 9V NIMH battery in the security system too (I put the Smart Security II system on the bike in '07)...  can get one from Battery Plus for under $15.

BTW... those "latches" you speak of are long gone.

 
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Fired00d
 

[Fired00d]

Deka arrived, Deka installed, bike started....

* Fired00d is

Thanks to all for the feedback and help on this.

 
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Fired00d
 

[sadunbar]

Deka arrived, Deka installed, bike started....

* Fired00d is

Thanks to all for the feedback and help on this.

 
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Fired00d
 

That was quick!  Who did you order it from?  How far did it have to travel?

[Fired00d]

That was quick!  Who did you order it from?  How far did it have to travel?

Used the company from Jerry's (grc) post below, came from Twinsburg OH....

'd00d, when you're looking for the best price try searching for the Deka ETX30L, you may get more hits.  The place I bought mine last year was actually cheaper than Battery Mart, and it was the Deka branded and labeled version of the same battery Battery Mart sells as the Big Crank.  I think I paid about $95 including shipping (shipping isn't included, I paid about $8 for shipping from Ohio to NW Indiana).  Current price is $87.99 plus shipping, less a 5% coupon deal on the site.  The warranty was represented as a one year free replacement warranty by the way.

http://www.techbatterysolutions.com/Deka-ETX30L-Battery-p/etx30l.htm

Jerry

 
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Fired00d
 

[sadunbar]

Used the company from Jerry's (grc) post below, came from Twinsburg OH....

 
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Fired00d
 

Saved the link...    thanks!