Legit battery question

[Hammitt]

I think I need a new battery. I keep it on the tender, but I really don't trust it when I am gone on a trip.
I was wondering if you guys had a suggestion for a good battery.
I have an 04 chopper with a 107.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[1mndg]

I put an HD softail battery in mine last year. Works well. I also have an 04 Chopper.

 

[V]

HD AGM bat. Took my old BD bat in to the local HD dealer and they matched me up. Think it was $109

 

[mobsta]

:iagree:hd battery,rated at 430 cca.yep 109 plus tax

 

[Raywood]

I have the HD battery and I also have the Battery Bug that Mad Dog sells. It shows you the voltage when the bike is off, running or on the tender. Re-assures me everytime I pull the seat knowing that it's got my 12.8 volts needed to start our bikes and after starting it will show 14+ reassuring me my VR is working.

 

[Gas Man]

HD AGM battery

 

[waykool]

I have the HD battery and I also have the Battery Bug that Mad Dog sells. It shows you the voltage when the bike is off, running or on the tender. Re-assures me everytime I pull the seat knowing that it's got my 12.8 volts needed to start our bikes and after starting it will show 14+ reassuring me my VR is working.

Sweet! I like that idea. Thanks for the info Ray.

 

[Hammitt]

Thanks for the help guys.
Its off to the hd dealer for a new battery.
Sounds like I need to contact mad dog for a battery bug too.

 

[Hammitt]

You're gonna love this.
Have been to 4 HD dealers in my area....
Softail batteries on back order... gotta love it!
They say the factory has been slow on getting them out.

 

[waykool]

Got a "Batteries Plus" near you?

 

[TVDR]

Well I have the biggest HD battery they sell and it has been fine for the past year and a half. It has out lived 2 other batts so far... I keep it on a tender..... I have had to buy a batt every 6 months it looked like but since the HD batt I have been good to go...

 

[Hammitt]

I really appreciate the input.
The dealer says they will have some in by the weekend.
I'm ready to ride, the weather looks like it is going to be great here.
Again, thanks.

 

[Gas Man]

You're gonna love this.
Have been to 4 HD dealers in my area....
Softail batteries on back order... gotta love it!
They say the factory has been slow on getting them out.

Order one! A HD battery should be warrentable thru any HD dealer. Feel free to call my dealer. 734-947-4647 Ask for Tim or Judd. Tell em I sent ya, they'll charge ya more.

 

[twowheel99]

Check this out, you need ETX20L this is the battery you want for your BDM.
http://www.eastpenn-deka.com/assets/base/0278.pdf

Check the website and locate a dealer in your area, trust me on this one I was in the battery business for a long time...
Good Luck

 

[Jersey Big Mike]

:iagree:hd battery,rated at 430 cca.yep 109 plus tax

Do you have the part number for that battery?
I've got a K-9 (2008) and the battery is starting to go -- fine when it warm out when it cold it dies and can't crank the bike in the AM.

I'd love to get to 430CCA vs the 270 that's there now

 

[Hammitt]

The battery I got was for a softail.
HD Part #65989-97c

 

[kurtxt]

Not all batteries are created equal; I recently put a Interstate in 07 K-9,its made for them by someone else I forget who at this moment. Its rated at 315 CCA. I brought home the Midtronics battery tester from work just to see what it really was. It tested at 485 CCA.This battery kicks butt. cranks over like no tomorrow.
Then On my 06-K-9 It has a new battery put in from a powersports dealer, non (BDM) Where I bought bike,was on consignment there.
Its a motobatt. The dealer says top notch battery we dont put cheap ones in here.
So I hooked up the Midtronics tester-its rated at 300 CCA and it tested at 300 CCA.And you can tell the difference it has a slight lag at first spin over.

 

[Bhojo]

Do you have the part number for that battery?
I've got a K-9 (2008) and the battery is starting to go -- fine when it warm out when it cold it dies and can't crank the bike in the AM.

I'd love to get to 430CCA vs the 270 that's there now

Mike I'm having the same problem...Won't crank when it's cold (35-40 degrees) but good when its warm. I just put a new HD battery in. Just had it tested and they say its good. Let me know if you find any other issue.....

 

[RRRUFF]

HD AGM has really worked well for me. It has a 2 year warranty on it and spins the motor very well.

 

[MN K9]

I guess I'm just lucky. I still have the original battery in my 07 k9

I plan on changing it out this spring just to be on the safe side