2003 Big Dog Chopper Needs New Battery

[Cobrafast1]

My 2003 BD Chopper is in need of a new battery. The one I have lasted more than 5 years. Good for me.

What's the best battery you guys think is out there on the market today for a chopper with a 107 S&S engine?

Any thoughts on the Ballistic EVO2 Battery? Any experiences?

Thanks in advance.

 

[CHOPTOP45]

consider the braille 2015 i think thats what alot of us here use if i'm wrong on the number part some one will chime in.No experience with the Ballistic .

 

[Wills67]

JUST STAY AWAY FROM LITHIUM ION!!!!!

 

[HotRod]

If the one you have lasted 5 years I'd stick with it.

 

[BDMike]

I have the braille over 2 years now. Almost double cranking power from stock. I am very satisfied.
Mike

 

[KaptinAmerika]

JUST STAY AWAY FROM LITHIUM ION!!!!!

Because?

 

[haze324]

consider the braille 2015 i think thats what alot of us here use if i'm wrong on the number part some one will chime in.No experience with the Ballistic .

+1

 

[mittens]

I have a 2004 battery anyone know the size? Shape code ?

 

[HMAN]

Braille 2015. No issues. 3yrs old. Never on a tender. Cranks every time.

 

[Wills67]

Because?

For me it is mostly the cold starts where you have to keep hitting the Start button until battery "warms up". Cycling the starting system like that is 1. annoying and 2. doesn't seem like a good thing for the starting system.

I actually like the idea of the technology. Light, good power (when "warm"), long life. I had actually put one on the Harley, and ended up taking it back because of the starting issue.

I know a lot of people have blamed them for other damage, but I am not so sure some of those weren't VR/charging system related. That said, if your VR does go out with the LiON battery, it will "run away" pretty fast and get really hot and swell fast. Don't know that the battery case would rupture. Not sure lead-acid would be much better, but have seen this first hand with LiON.

And at the end of the day, I know it may be just an opinion, but there it is.

 

[francoblay1]

If the one you have lasted 5 years I'd stick with it.

:iagree:

 

[mittens]

SO no one knows the TYpe / shape

20L? or what?

 

[HMAN]

SO no one knows the TYpe / shape

20L? or what?

Google Braille 2015 and you'll have a battery that will be a perfect fit. Their website will list the specs.

 

[mittens]

while I see that, I am not ordering a battery I need to pick it up local at the parts store tomorrow. so Was looking for the basic size/ modle number to walk in and say I need a AMG, bla bla bla battery.

sold

 

[Cobrafast1]

Thanks guys for all the info and recommendations. I'm going to buy a Braille 2015.