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Old 04-17-2015 | 09:25 AM
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I have a 2013 Fat Boy Lo. Last year at the end of the season I had a battery that went dead. I was in disbelief that a battery that young had not enough juice. The shop checked the charging system and battery, found no issue. I pull it in during the winter and trickle charge


Now that I am riding again not chraging and sure enough I have had a few slow cranks and a quick flash battery light. So not so impressed with my Harley battery and want to get something that will last longer. Could you please suggest a brand and do any of you order on line ?


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Old 04-17-2015 | 09:34 AM
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Many of us are very happy with our H-D batteries, I just replaced the original one on my 2007 bike, at 8 years old. There are plenty of brands available, but make a point of getting an AGM type. I bought a Yuasa - made in the USA!
 
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Old 04-17-2015 | 10:07 AM
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I have never had a battery with such a short life. I have in the past been very pleased with YUASA on my other bikes.
 
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Old 04-17-2015 | 10:40 AM
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Yuasa has always made good batteries. If your pleased with them, i would continue to use them. That being said, HD batteries are also very good, although you have had a bad experience(s). They are made in the USA by East Penn Manufacturing that are sold under various different labels. "Harley-Davidson", "Deka", "Big Crank" to name a few. I personally usually buy "Deka" online at significantly lower prices than Harley branded.

When you say "trickle", I hope you are referring to a charger that is also a "Maintainer".

Good luck with your next battery
 
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Old 04-17-2015 | 10:54 AM
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I've always had good luck with Power Source batteries in the past. When my Fat Bob battery died, I decided to order their Lightning Start 500CCA model.

Amazon.com: WPX20L-LS Lightning Start Battery: Automotive Amazon.com: WPX20L-LS Lightning Start Battery: Automotive
 
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Old 04-17-2015 | 10:57 AM
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Old 04-21-2015 | 11:07 AM
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If you need a certain brand shoot us a part number I can quote you out some prices!

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Old 04-23-2015 | 11:22 AM
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batterymart.com

Good batteries,fast shipping,reasonable price. Can`t go wrong.
 
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