Even though the temp is only 49 I was itching to go for a short ride today, but it won't start. The bike has been on the battery tender but it wasn't enough keep the 6 year old battery charged enough to kick it over.
Time for a new one. Anyone replace theirs with anything besides buying one from the local dealership?

 

Yup. Got one from We Be Battries (Batteries Plus).

 

Yep, I used a Deka battery once for about $30 cheaper. They make the HD batteries.

 

Is there a date on the battery when it was purchased? Here is a site for the Deka battery. Definetily cheaper than HD. http://search.apexbattery.com/?catal...2&IMAGE=Search

 

+1 on Deka

 

I read somewhere that there is a guy on ebay selling the Deka batteries cheap. Might check there.

 

I just finished pulling the battery and there is no date on it. However it was new in the bike when I bought it in Oct '03.
I checked Harley's web site and they are asking $149 for a replacement and I'm not ready to pay that much without first checking other options. Looks like Deka is the way to go.
Thanks.

 

Mine is $129.95 with free shipping on orders over $50.00. May keep looking around as I better get one before I am in the same boat as you, maybe stranded somewhere.....

 

49 Degrees!!!
That's perfect temperature.
I was riding in the 30s two weeks ago!
Get on that bike dude and ride! hahah

All kidding aside: I've heard lots of people swear by this battery!
http://batteries.batterymart.com/sea...x?query=etx30l
When mine kicks the bucket I'm going to try one!

Pete

 

Deka is an excellent choice.