Replacement Battery

twowheel99 · 03-17-2008, 01:16 PM

It appears that my 05 Ridgeback is in need of a battery, I am looking for suggestions for the best battery for the $$$$$. I believe the replacement battery is made by Deka/East Penn and the part number ETX20L. My battery is 6 7/8 long, 3 7/16 wide, 6 1/8 height, with 270 CCA. In advance thats for your advice..........
Ride Safe & Peace Out

Just as a side note, I found a battery made by Big Boar that has the same dimensions that has a true CCA 350 rating. Has anyone tried one yet?????

Chopper Dave · 03-17-2008, 02:32 PM

I have the Interstate 310 CCA battery....same size as stock...and is a AGM battery.....
I have the one pictured...part # CYTX20HL-BS

Interstate Batteries - Every Battery for Every Need

twowheel99 · 03-17-2008, 02:46 PM

Thanks for the reply, that battery is supplied to Interstate by Yuasa. When you installed it did you notice any improvement in cranking performance?

Chopper Dave · 03-17-2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twowheel99

Thanks for the reply, that battery is supplied to Interstate by Yuasa. When you installed it did you notice any improvement in cranking performance?

I just got my scoot back last Friday .....so I actually didn't get a chance to ride it yet....oh...it cranks pretty good

ask BDMRidgeback(Jake) he was running one in his scoot!

twowheel99 · 03-17-2008, 02:56 PM

Okay, cool that could be one option. Thanks for the heads up........

BroadBand · 03-17-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by twowheel99

It appears that my 05 Ridgeback is in need of a battery, I am looking for suggestions for the best battery for the $$$$$. I believe the replacement battery is made by Deka/East Penn and the part number ETX20L. My battery is 6 7/8 long, 3 7/16 wide, 6 1/8 height, with 270 CCA. In advance thats for your advice..........
Ride Safe & Peace Out

Just as a side note, I found a battery made by Big Boar that has the same dimensions that has a true CCA 350 rating. Has anyone tried one yet?????

Here is a Yusa direct replacement, 310 CCA on eBay
LINK

Gas Man · 03-17-2008, 04:22 PM

I think an important point is to get a AGM battery.

I went with a standard HD AGM battery for a softail. Like $108 and you can get it at any HD dealer and warrenty at any dealer.

Cephus · 03-17-2008, 04:24 PM

I have the Yuasa battery in my bike and it has been great!!

marinecorpsmike · 03-17-2008, 04:42 PM

I ordered a Big Boar 350 for my 03 Mastiff Wednesday. Not here yet but I believe it is a top notch battery with more CCA's than most. On my Mastiff I need all the cranking power I can get. Read a thread here that spoke highly of the Big Boars and that helped me with my decision. By the way , retail is $169.00 and I paid $125.00 I think plus shipping.

sh8kr · 03-17-2008, 04:58 PM

You may want to try the Braille battery, same dimensions as the YUSA & Deka but has 425 CCA. That add'l power comes with a price, around $160.00 and thats the cheapest I could find.

twowheel99 · 03-17-2008, 09:36 PM

Okay Everyone, I did the leg work and found the manufacture who provides the OEM battery to BDM. The name of the company is East Penn manufactuing also known as Deka. The part number is ETX20L and it is a AGM which stands for absorbed glass mat and was developed for the personal watercraft industry. It is the exact battery in every detail except for the applied Big Dog stickers and the foam backing which I removed and applied to the new battery. This is the first battery I have had to purchase and according to the date code my battery is 3 years old this month. I hope this helps someone in the future and I want to thank everyone for there input.

Ride Safe & Peace Out

barhopper · 03-17-2008, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gas Man

I think an important point is to get a AGM battery.

.

Whats AGM stand for?

lee · 03-17-2008, 10:28 PM

as twowheel says - "Absorbed Glass Mat" - they are sealed - don't leak and don't need topping up

Gas Man · 03-18-2008, 04:22 AM

Yeah AGM... instead of the battery plates being filled with luqued acid, they have these glass mats that are soaked in the acid then put in there. They are more resistant to changes and have a longer life.

Nomad2day · 03-19-2008, 12:43 AM

AGM's are common in the RV business do to the good power storage and recharging abilities. You need to watch at what voltage you charge them at. Newer battery chargers have a AGM setting. Overcharging, "heat" and too high of a charging voltage will destroy them. I think off the top of my head the max voltage you can put to them is 13.5 volts.
Neil in Tenn

03-17-2008, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
twowheel99 Member Name: Nobody Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 394 My Bike(s): 2009 H-D FLTR Road Glide My Biker Photos Rep Power: 3	Replacement Battery It appears that my 05 Ridgeback is in need of a battery, I am looking for suggestions for the best battery for the $$$$$. I believe the replacement battery is made by Deka/East Penn and the part number ETX20L. My battery is 6 7/8 long, 3 7/16 wide, 6 1/8 height, with 270 CCA. In advance thats for your advice.......... Ride Safe & Peace Out Just as a side note, I found a battery made by Big Boar that has the same dimensions that has a true CCA 350 rating. Has anyone tried one yet????? Last edited by twowheel99; 03-17-2008 at 01:42 PM.

03-17-2008, 02:32 PM	#2 (permalink)
Chopper Dave SIICK!!! Name: Dave Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Kimball,Michigan Posts: 7,406 My Bike(s): 06 Big Dog K-9 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 9	I have the Interstate 310 CCA battery....same size as stock...and is a AGM battery..... I have the one pictured...part # CYTX20HL-BS Interstate Batteries - Every Battery for Every Need __________________ 2006 Big Dog K-9 Metal torn ripped paint Stainless Creations Chaos II pipes PIAA GTX Super Plasma Bulb

03-17-2008, 04:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Gas Man Cool isn't cheap Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detoilet Posts: 13,917 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 14	I think an important point is to get a AGM battery. I went with a standard HD AGM battery for a softail. Like $108 and you can get it at any HD dealer and warrenty at any dealer. __________________ ^^My $0.02 not yours^^ -Chris aka Gas Man "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?"

03-18-2008, 04:22 AM	#14 (permalink)
Gas Man Cool isn't cheap Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detoilet Posts: 13,917 My Biker Photos Rep Power: 14	Yeah AGM... instead of the battery plates being filled with luqued acid, they have these glass mats that are soaked in the acid then put in there. They are more resistant to changes and have a longer life. __________________ ^^My $0.02 not yours^^ -Chris aka Gas Man "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?"

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03-17-2008, 02:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
twowheel99 Member Name: Nobody Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 394 My Bike(s): 2009 H-D FLTR Road Glide My Biker Photos Rep Power: 3	Thanks for the reply, that battery is supplied to Interstate by Yuasa. When you installed it did you notice any improvement in cranking performance?

03-17-2008, 02:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
twowheel99 Member Name: Nobody Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 394 My Bike(s): 2009 H-D FLTR Road Glide My Biker Photos Rep Power: 3	Okay, cool that could be one option. Thanks for the heads up........

03-17-2008, 04:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cephus Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,663 My Bike(s): 03 pitbull My Biker Photos Rep Power: 4	I have the Yuasa battery in my bike and it has been great!!

03-17-2008, 04:42 PM	#9 (permalink)
marinecorpsmike Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hamilton Ohio Posts: 193 My Bike(s): 2008 Mastiff My Biker Photos Rep Power: 3	I ordered a Big Boar 350 for my 03 Mastiff Wednesday. Not here yet but I believe it is a top notch battery with more CCA's than most. On my Mastiff I need all the cranking power I can get. Read a thread here that spoke highly of the Big Boars and that helped me with my decision. By the way , retail is $169.00 and I paid $125.00 I think plus shipping.

03-17-2008, 04:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
sh8kr Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 101 My Bike(s): Mastiff My Biker Photos Rep Power: 3	You may want to try the Braille battery, same dimensions as the YUSA & Deka but has 425 CCA. That add'l power comes with a price, around $160.00 and thats the cheapest I could find.

03-17-2008, 09:36 PM	#11 (permalink)
twowheel99 Member Name: Nobody Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 394 My Bike(s): 2009 H-D FLTR Road Glide My Biker Photos Rep Power: 3	Okay Everyone, I did the leg work and found the manufacture who provides the OEM battery to BDM. The name of the company is East Penn manufactuing also known as Deka. The part number is ETX20L and it is a AGM which stands for absorbed glass mat and was developed for the personal watercraft industry. It is the exact battery in every detail except for the applied Big Dog stickers and the foam backing which I removed and applied to the new battery. This is the first battery I have had to purchase and according to the date code my battery is 3 years old this month. I hope this helps someone in the future and I want to thank everyone for there input. Ride Safe & Peace Out

03-17-2008, 10:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
lee Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bristol, England Posts: 4,240 My Bike(s): 2005 Bulldog and 2002 HD Heritage My Biker Photos Rep Power: 5	as twowheel says - "Absorbed Glass Mat" - they are sealed - don't leak and don't need topping up

03-19-2008, 12:43 AM	#15 (permalink)
Nomad2day Longhair Redneck Geek Name: Neil Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Clarksville TN Posts: 1,613 My Bike(s): 2007 ThunderMax Fuel Injected Bulldog My Biker Photos Rep Power: 4	AGM's are common in the RV business do to the good power storage and recharging abilities. You need to watch at what voltage you charge them at. Newer battery chargers have a AGM setting. Overcharging, "heat" and too high of a charging voltage will destroy them. I think off the top of my head the max voltage you can put to them is 13.5 volts. Neil in Tenn