Originally Posted by Cryptoboy

Well I think my battery is on it's last gasps. The battery tender stays red consistently. I can't really complain too much; I got over 4 years out of the stock battery!

That said, I'd like some recommendations on good batteries and best prices that people have found. Obviously I don't see much wrong with the stock/OEM battery, given how long mine lasted! I've heard that the Odyssey batteries last forever, but require some modification (terminals need to be reversed, and some adjustments to make it fit on the bike properly).

Thanks!

Originally Posted by TRVSDAD

Deprix is just an online retailer selling a rebranded (Interstate/Cycletron) which you do not want. I made the mistake of trying to save some scratch by buying the Interstate which failed after two months. Then went through the headache of trying to get my money back instead of one year exchange. I was successful and then went to the stealer to get OEM. Living and learning the hard way.

Originally Posted by petemac

Do the batteries you buy online come ready to go or do they need to be charged?

Originally Posted by tibadoe

I ordered one online and it was charged and ready to go. But I put it on a 1/2 amp trickle anyway and it was topped off in 30 minutes.

Originally Posted by maineultraclassic

Here is a link to the Deka battery that is the same exact battery that the dealer is going to sell you, but without the HD markings on it...........Deka makes the HD batteries.

$94 delivered..............can't be beat

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

Steve

Originally Posted by maineultraclassic

I always put a new battery on a battery tender until it's topped off.............probably doesn't need it, but it's just how I like to do things.

Steve