Battery Info I Found

[ALDog]

So I know this topic has been discussed a lot but I wanted to share some information I found in hope that it would help some folks. I know there are people who swear by Braille batteries, there are people running Deka, there are people running various other brands. So I have gotten 4 years out of my original batter and I went to fire it up Monday night and click, nothing. I am very impatient and didn't feel like waiting on a battery to be shipped to me so I started doing research. I work with a guy who bought a battery at O'Reilly that he has raved about so I looked it up. Here it is and it's $89 Super Start ETX20L - Power Sport AGM Battery | O'Reilly Auto Parts

Here is what I found that was interesting. Upon doing a little research on various HD forums and google I found out that this battery is made by East Penn Manufacturing who makes Deka batteries who also makes all of Harley's batteries. I found this exact same battery depending on the branding could range in price from $89 at O'Reilly to $109 at Autozone to more than that at a Harley dealership. Anyway, I got one today and I'm going to give it a shot. I am going to now replace my battery every 2 years anyway just so I don't have to worry about it leaving me stranded. I got lucky and it died in my garage this time but may not be so lucky next time. I'll keep everyone posted :up:

 

[awg]

Thanks for that info. Its a given that you pay more when they stamp a known name on it.

 

[kickstart]

Thanks, I have one that is about 4 years old (always on a tender) and have been thinking about making another donation to HD.

 

[BadBrad]

Those 3 batteries are all 310 CCA, if I'm not mistaken. But Braille is closer to 450 CCA and it's not the same. If I'm in a bind, I'll keep Oreilly's in mind, but as long as I have time to wait a few days, I'll keep going with Braille. Thanks for the info.

 

[mymastiff]

Where do you guys get the Braille battery? I went to fire my bike up last night and it initially started fine, I let it warm up for a couple minutes and shut it down while I was waiting on my buddy, once we got ready to leave 5 -10 minutes later it would not start. It turned over a few times and then just a click, click. It finally started but I'm concerned it's the battery and I'm Daytona bound next week.

 

[ALDog]

They are 310 CCA which is more than the 270 CCA in my stock battery that lasted 4 years. Just one question, you guys with the Braille batteries and 450 CCA. Can you actually ride them like 20 miles just with the starter if you take the plugs out??? :roll: Sorry I'm a smart ass...

Those 3 batteries are all 310 CCA, if I'm not mistaken. But Braille is closer to 450 CCA and it's not the same. If I'm in a bind, I'll keep Oreilly's in mind, but as long as I have time to wait a few days, I'll keep going with Braille. Thanks for the info.

 

[BOBE]

With the gas prices, the plugs removed and starter used just might work.