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Old 06-29-2021, 04:16 PM
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UPDATE: I have an 08 Dyna. I’ll order the big crank from battery mart if I can’t get one sooner. They’re on back order til July 15th.
I’m replacing my battery for the first time, and I was looking for recommendations.
Any advice on where to buy as well would be greatly appreciated.
TIA
 

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There are a lot of opinions. Get one that starts the bike. If you go lithium get new chargers/tenders and read the warnings with the battery.
 
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Big crank...batterymart.com
 
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I don't think you can do better than Big Crank delivered to your door.
 
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I was gonna put a link up for ya but I don't know which bike you have.
Just search Big crank...batterymart.com like mentioned above
Their site us user friendly

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I got me one of those new fangled lithium batteries (16 cell) from Billet Proof https://www.billetproofdesign.com/motorcycle-parts going on 2 months no problems (yet), spins that big old motor with ease, got me a charger, only use it if I don't ride the bike for an extended period, biggest concern is that the charging system for your bike doesn't drop below 11 volts or go over 14 volts, otherwise its just like any other battery.
 
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Originally Posted by Pbertrand102
UPDATE: I have an 08 Dyna. I’ll order the big crank from battery mart if I can’t get one sooner. They’re on back order til July 15th.
I’m replacing my battery for the first time, and I was looking for recommendations.
Any advice on where to buy as well would be greatly appreciated.
TIA
Batteries Plus sells motorcycle batteries. Go check them out at a store near you. It's another option rather than waiting until July 15th until they can even be shipped to you.
 
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I'm pretty happy with this one , going into my 3rd year with it , it's up about $40 since I bought mine . . . .

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I use the CYL10009 Duracell Ultra 30LA 12V 400CCA AGM Battery from Battery Plus. It's available where I live but more expensive than the big crank, but has 400 CCA, rated at 30 AH and comes with a 2 year free replacement warranty. It's been in the bike for about 2 years and has been great. I'ved used them on previous bikes and they have held up well.

Specifications

  • Item Number: CYL10009
  • Brand: Duracell Ultra
  • Voltage: 12
  • Format: 30LA
  • Lead Acid Type: Starting
  • Capacity: 30AH
  • Cold Cranking Amps: 400
  • Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
  • Battery Type: Factory Activated
  • Chemistry: Lead Acid
  • Lead Acid Design: AGM
  • Product Category: Powersports
  • Product Sub Category: International AGM
  • Warranty: 24 Month Free Replacement
  • Weight: 22.25 lbs
  • Length: 6.62 in
  • Width: 5.125 in
  • Height: 6.87 in
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For what it's worth, whatever you decide, do it soon.
Right now, tthere's a lithium battery manufacturing plant in Morris, IL that has been on fire for two days. They are evacuating the neighborhood.
Gonna be a shortage.
 


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