Battery warranty
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Whatcha think HD stands for? Hundred Dollars. When buying stuff its hard to get out of the dealer for less.
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Rex Butler (08-26-2019)
#22
Found this thread when searching for info on the battery warranty. I 'm coming up on 2 years (bought in september of '17) and my battery is having trouble starting the bike. When I hit the button, everything goes out for a few seconds then it cranks slowly and starts. Thinking of taking it in since its still under warranty, would they do a full replacement or pro rated?
Also, I've kept this bike on a battery tender pretty religously but wondering if I shouldn't? My '06 FLHRSi was never on a tender and the first battery lasted 5 years or so. I'm thinking I might start putting this bike on a tender once a week until it goes green, or maybe once a month.
Also, I've kept this bike on a battery tender pretty religously but wondering if I shouldn't? My '06 FLHRSi was never on a tender and the first battery lasted 5 years or so. I'm thinking I might start putting this bike on a tender once a week until it goes green, or maybe once a month.
#23
First of all, batteries are a maintenance item. If you don't take care of them they will die. That could be at 6 months, 2 years or 8 years. Because it is a name brand battery doesn't mean it will last longer.
Secondly, everyone wants to blame it on Harley. Harley is a brand name. Brand name items will cost more. If you think this is unique to Harley then go price batteries at a Chevy, Ford, Dodge, Toyota, Honda, Nissan, John Deere, Kubota, etc dealer. If you don't want to pay the premium for the name then go buy Jocko Putz's battery and see how long it lasts. It really is that simple.
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SPRINGER (08-25-2019)
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You are the first I have seen to post the reality that battery tenders don't always save the battery. There is no evidence to support the need for battery tenders for bikes that are ridden. "I have one and my battery didn't die" is not definitive. "I don't have one and my battery died" is not definitive. Notice the makers of the tender don't have a real study done to show that they increase the average life of the battery.
I have a tender. If I haven't ridden for a month or so, I will hook it up so it goes green. I used the "always connected" method and had 2 batteries go bad in less than 2 years. It means nothing other than the battery wasn't a good battery.
I have a tender. If I haven't ridden for a month or so, I will hook it up so it goes green. I used the "always connected" method and had 2 batteries go bad in less than 2 years. It means nothing other than the battery wasn't a good battery.
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nibroc (08-31-2019)
#25
It's been my experience that if a person rides the damn bike, like it was intended to be instead of just letting it sit around, the battery will last longer than 2 yeas.
Last edited by SPRINGER; 08-25-2019 at 02:17 PM.
#26
Not new. Most of my frustration is with the service center in my area. I get that battery life is about maintenance and riding. I ride at least 3 days a week for 8 months a year, sometimes more. Iowa winters make 4 of those months difficult to do.
Regardless of whether it's brand-related or not, it's just a shame for any product to require hundreds of dollars a year to maintain. I spend a lot less on my cars' maintenance. Don't get me wrong, I love my Road King. But when I bought it I also bought the right to complain about it.
Regardless of whether it's brand-related or not, it's just a shame for any product to require hundreds of dollars a year to maintain. I spend a lot less on my cars' maintenance. Don't get me wrong, I love my Road King. But when I bought it I also bought the right to complain about it.
#28
Not new. Most of my frustration is with the service center in my area. I get that battery life is about maintenance and riding. I ride at least 3 days a week for 8 months a year, sometimes more. Iowa winters make 4 of those months difficult to do.
Regardless of whether it's brand-related or not, it's just a shame for any product to require hundreds of dollars a year to maintain. I spend a lot less on my cars' maintenance. Don't get me wrong, I love my Road King. But when I bought it I also bought the right to complain about it.
Regardless of whether it's brand-related or not, it's just a shame for any product to require hundreds of dollars a year to maintain. I spend a lot less on my cars' maintenance. Don't get me wrong, I love my Road King. But when I bought it I also bought the right to complain about it.
Most people make a big deal out of the alarm, ECM, speedometer and other draws on battery but they are next to nothing. Batteries just loose a little sitting. I leave two cars, bike and rider tractor sitting 6 months. I do nothing to them. Bike and tractor since battery us small are on a maintenance charger. All is fine when I get back in spring.
Theses small glass mat gel batteries do not last as long as a car. I just get Walmart's dry gel since they have one for my Softail. Last about 4 years. 1/2 what a Harley battery is.
Their car battery is second to none. Had them go 6-7 years.
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Rex Butler (08-26-2019)
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Not. Sure how good your charger is. I know in my battery book, it list three maintenance charger's . None that big. Know depending on how good it is in cutting down. I have two, a Harley and a Bell. Both are below 1 volt.
I have had one battery fail in the three year warranty in my cars. My away student. Since I was driving 100 miles to check it out, i just warranted it as a free exchange. Bike battery is only a year I think. May even be less then that. Less then $120. So no matter.
I have had one battery fail in the three year warranty in my cars. My away student. Since I was driving 100 miles to check it out, i just warranted it as a free exchange. Bike battery is only a year I think. May even be less then that. Less then $120. So no matter.