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[49445CVO]

Well my origional 2006 battery could not crank over in 45 degree weather with the tender unplugged 2 minutes before starting. I'm thinking it is time to replace. i have searched and read several articles on here about OEM, Deka, Odyssey and Big Crank. I have also read up on people buying them through Indy shops, Ebay and other battery outlets.

  My question is that my battery is an OEM 2006 and has lived a great life and tendered when not ridden so where to turn? Do I wait for a 20% off sale at the MoCo or look at the others?

I know there are some current battery articles/posts (within the last year) and some older. What are you using and are you happy?

Thanks,

Rick

[Fired00d]

I replaced my battery earlier this year after 7 years 7 months on the original battery. Replaced it with another OEM battery during a sale at dealership where I got 20% off.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[49445CVO]

Thanks d00d. I'm leaning that way seeing we are going into winter so I can wait it out a few months. If not I think I'm leaning on a Deka.

[Hawg]

i have heard good things about these...http://www.shoraipower.com/

[grc]

i have heard good things about these...http://www.shoraipower.com/

I haven't used one, but I don't see any need to spend $300 for a lithium ion battery for a Harley.  They claim all sorts of benefits like much lighter weight, etc., but the difference in weight for one to fit a Touring model is less than 5 pounds.  Not exactly a big deal when you're riding a 850-950 pound motorcycle IMHO.  And the CCA ratings aren't exactly earth shaking either.

Li-ion batteries seem to be fine for cordless tools, but I fail to see any compelling reason to use one in a Harley instead of the AGM batteries that come standard.  You can buy the Deka version of the Harley battery for less than $100 in many places.  There are tons of satisfied users on all the Harley forums, and when it's time for my next replacement it will be a Deka.

JMHO - Jerry

[Gettinold]

I haven't used one, but I don't see any need to spend $300 for a lithium ion battery for a Harley.  They claim all sorts of benefits like much lighter weight, etc., but the difference in weight for one to fit a Touring model is less than 5 pounds.  Not exactly a big deal when you're riding a 850-950 pound motorcycle IMHO.  And the CCA ratings aren't exactly earth shaking either.

Li-ion batteries seem to be fine for cordless tools, but I fail to see any compelling reason to use one in a Harley instead of the AGM batteries that come standard.  You can buy the Deka version of the Harley battery for less than $100 in many places.  There are tons of satisfied users on all the Harley forums, and when it's time for my next replacement it will be a Deka.

JMHO - Jerry

[49445CVO]

I'm out on the Li-ion until the price comes way down. But thank you

Rick

[Skillet]

Info for us at APO addresses overseas. Latus out of Oregon will ship a battery free if over $149.00. Got one for my RK for $156.00. Received in one week to Korea.

[Twolanerider]

There are tons of satisfied users on all the Harley forums, and when it's time for my next replacement it will be a Deka.

JMHO - Jerry

Just one data point.  But I've been using a Deka in the Road King during what's been its first year of service.  Just works.  No issues at all.

[1sharprdkg]

Back in April put a Deka battery in my wifes Road King, worked great all summer. Shopped around on Ebay got it for $95.00 with free shipping. My 09 with oem battery has cranked slow a couple times lately so next spring a new Deka will be installed. I think for the price they are hard to beat.

[49445CVO]

I'm leaning H-D at 20% sale or Deka which ever I find before spring.   Thanks Guys


Rick

[DesertHOG]

I went to batteriesplus and got the same battery from manufacturer of the OEM and discount compared to the HD price

[2k]

I'm leaning H-D at 20% sale or Deka which ever I find before spring.   Thanks Guys


Rick

Deka makes the HD batteries and you can buy them much cheaper without the HD logo.

[Eagle Eye]

Dittos on the Deka!  Replace every four years and you'll not be stranded by an old battery.

[49445CVO]

Dittos on the Deka!  Replace every four years and you'll not be stranded by an old battery.

Glad I was a thome when it happened.