Dealer just charged me $162 for a new battery. WTF?
#51
05-29-2008 | 07:45 PM
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From: Southern NH
RE: Dealer just charged me $162 for a new battery. WTF?
My 94 Lowrider bought in 93 is on its thirdHD battery as of 5 weeks ago. I don't care what anyone says about HD batteries, three batteries in 15 years is not bad in my opinion. With10% off I paid $79. but that was 5 weeks ago this coming Sat. So if the prices did jump as you all say, I'm glad I didn't wait.
I personally believe my batteries lasted this long because I bring them in the house during the winter were it is warm and I put a tender on it.
I personally believe my batteries lasted this long because I bring them in the house during the winter were it is warm and I put a tender on it.
#53
05-29-2008 | 08:51 PM
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From: East Alton, IL
RE: Dealer just charged me $162 for a new battery. WTF?
I had lunch with a parts guy from my dealership today and he said that they were just notified by HD that batteries for the touring bikes are now MSRP $199.
#56
05-29-2008 | 10:52 PM
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RE: Dealer just charged me $162 for a new battery. WTF?
It is not the dealer. The motor company sent a letter to all dealers in the begining of May, giving details of the price increase being charged to dealers for items like oil, batteries, tires etc.... Your dealer can print a copy of the letter of of h-dnet and show it to you. Enjoy it now, more price increases on the way.
#58
05-29-2008 | 11:06 PM
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RE: Dealer just charged me $162 for a new battery. WTF?
Yes, you definitely paid for the logo on this one. But it is true that lead prices have been climbing fast for the last few years. I noticed that when I got back into the reloading hobby recently from a number of years away from it. I'd heard the reason for the price increase is because China is building more nuclear power plants and are buying up lead.
#59
05-29-2008 | 11:13 PM
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RE: Dealer just charged me $162 for a new battery. WTF?
ORIGINAL: ken thompson
Well I was simply goin by the majoirty vote here on the forum that the Harley batteries are generally better although a bit more expensive and should be used to replace the original. I was expecting to pay $100 or so. Not $150.
Well I was simply goin by the majoirty vote here on the forum that the Harley batteries are generally better although a bit more expensive and should be used to replace the original. I was expecting to pay $100 or so. Not $150.
I bought a HD battery from the dealer in March and paid $90.00. I do not know about the increase but all things metal have increased dramatically in the last 3 months, so lead probably has too. A quiock check of my dealers web site lists the OEM battery for 97 and up at $149.95
#60
05-29-2008 | 11:45 PM
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RE: Dealer just charged me $162 for a new battery. WTF?
i paid 123.67 for a battery for my Ducati, it was the OEM replacement, but it is still a cheap chinese brand, i never heard the name before.