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Does anyone have experience with Yuasa batteries? Their maintenance free battery model# YUAM720GH GYZ20HL rated at 20 amp-hours and 310 cold cranking amps sells for $100 thru Amazon, free shipping.

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Well, their regular batteries powered up most Jap bikes for years, but I've never had a battery that lasted as long as the original Harley battery that came in my Ultra.
 
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The battery that came in my Ultra only lasted 2 years 3 months, I never used a battery tender. I replaced it with an Interstate battery that I purchased from my Harley dealer. This time I'm always using a tender unless I'm on a road trip.
 
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i just replaced my battery with aftermarket one 1/4 the cost of hd brand starts my ultra no problem my brand was unibat one i took of was odisey if you look after battery it should last use opimizer when not useing bike also cold will kill battery life
 
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Originally Posted by MNPGRider
Well, their regular batteries powered up most Jap bikes for years, but I've never had a battery that lasted as long as the original Harley battery that came in my Ultra.
Me too, my 07' Wideglide still has original battery.
 
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Originally Posted by hiwaycruzer
Does anyone have experience with Yuasa batteries? Their maintenance free battery model# YUAM720GH GYZ20HL rated at 20 amp-hours and 310 cold cranking amps sells for $100 thru Amazon, free shipping.

Comments? Suggestions?

Thanks!
When I replace my next battery it will be a local purchase probably a Duracell from Batteries Plus.
You can catch them on sale for around $100 and you can get a 2 year warranty.
Regular price is $125.

If I don't go with Batteries Plus I'll probably just buy one from a local autoparts store or perhaps Walmart.

If I was to order one online it would be a Big Crank from Battery Mart.
They too are $100 with free shipping and are rated 5 star with over 1000 reviews.
 

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Probably nothing wrong with Yuasa but in my experience the Harley battery is the best and longest lasting. You can buy the exact same battery from other sources a lot cheaper. They are made by East Penn and are most often found under the Deka name.
 
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I bought one about a year ago. It works good. I also use a battery tender. My last two batteries lasted about three years each both using the battery tender on them.
 
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They are one of the better battery brands. They make their own, as well as make batteries for a lot of other brands to resell.

They are actually made in the USA....in PA...have been for decades.

A little more expensive than average (although cheaper than Harley labeled batteries (which are actually made by Deka/East Penn..and just marked up a lot of extra money to cover the cost of the Harley sticker on them).

My local Indy shop prefers and sells Yuasas.
 


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