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[HarleyGuy]

Every third season for our "road" bikes.
I feel like I'm stretching my luck a bit as this is the third season for my '13 CVO Ultra but I got it late in the first season.

Any indication that the OEM battery is getting weak and it's gone this season!

[phato1]

I thinking of replacing my battery too.  Want to make sure it is the correct one and will work before I order one.

 

For my CUSE6 I got the battery from Batterymart.com -- bought the Big Crank ETX30L which I believe is manufactured by Deka. cost me $99.95 to my door.

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[chicoman]

2007 se 110, still has original in it, load tested just fine, will get new next year.

[Indenial]

The new one lasted 2 yrs., next one 3 yrs, new one in June.  I can tell when it's getting weak because my HID headlights won't always come on when starting. Not enough CCA for juice.  A new battery solved the problem.

[Para Bellum]

My '07 Springer still has the original battery, but I keep it charged up during the 8-month long non-(Springer) riding season, and charge it if I do a lot of short around-town rides where the battery doesn't get juiced-up by the bike (and I'm starting the bike often).

I rotate the charger through all 3 bikes so they stay topped up; original batts in all of them.

[cptdenny]

My original OEM battery died 2 weeks ago after 35 months of service. I went with the Mega Crank from Battery Mart. Look for a on line coupon for Battery Mart. Got mine for $81.95 to my door.

I see no sense going with the HD battery when service life is hit or miss on longevity.

HD OEM Part Number 66010-97C $170.95
Capacity 28 Ah
Cold Cranking Amps: 405 CCA
Type: AGM
Warranty: 6 Months



Battery Mart .com 1-800-405-2121

Mega Crank MTX30L  $89.95  "LABORDAY" coupon 10% off = $81.95
Capacity:   30 Ah
Cold Cranking Amps:   420 CCA
Type:   AGM
Warranty:    1 Year
Shipping Weight:   24.00 Pounds
Length:   6.65" (169 mm)
Width:   5.16" (131 mm)
Height:   6.89" (175 mm)

[muddypaws]

Just ordered the mega crank. Thanks

[EZRIDN]

I went with the Mega Crank from Battery Mart. Look for a on line coupon for Battery Mart. Got mine for $81.95 to my door.

That's a great deal....especially with the higher Capacity & CCA & warranty.   
Any idea where these are manufactured and/or by whom?  I checked their website & didn't find.

[cptdenny]

That's a great deal....especially with the higher Capacity & CCA & warranty.   
Any idea where these are manufactured and/or by whom?  I checked their website & didn't find.

In my exhaustive battery replacement research, if memory serves me right, I believe I read it was a Deka Battery made in the USA.

[cptdenny]

Just ordered the mega crank. Thanks

Glad I was able to contribute my experience to a fellow member and save you some cash.

[kiro]

The battery in my ’13 Ultra was DOA from the factory. The dealer changed it out the day I picked up the bike. First repair but far from the last I’m certain… Does make one wonder about longevity though...

[electraglideclyde]

 Just installed the third battery in my '06 CUSE. two batteries in 8+ years......not a bad record. Always keep it on a battery tender in the shop. 

[Mano]

Mine went after 3 1/2 years. Got a new one from the stealer for $284.71 CAD. Looks like the MEGA CRANK is the way to go.

[FlaHeatWave]

The '01 is on its 3rd battery, the '05 on its 2nd, the '09 gets its 2nd battery tomorrow.

[ChopperPilot]

Not sure how long mine will last, bought the CVO Breakout last September, seems to be struggling to crank.