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Old 09-08-2010 | 12:52 PM
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My battery went bad in my 03 RKC. Im pretty sure it is the original. What is the best replacement? Thanks Dan
 
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Old 09-08-2010 | 01:06 PM
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Deka makes the batteries for HD and are a lot cheaper. I have a place near me that sells the Deka ETX30L(the model for my bike) for $108. Last I checked HD wants about $165 for the same battery with HD on it.
 
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Old 09-08-2010 | 02:05 PM
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Where can I buy a Deka battery?
 
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Old 09-08-2010 | 02:08 PM
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I have seen them on ebay for 100 bucks
 
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Old 09-08-2010 | 02:14 PM
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Here is a source.

http://www.bohannonbattery.com/html/deka/etx30l.html
 

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Old 09-08-2010 | 02:17 PM
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You asked which is the best.It is Odyssey.
 
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Old 09-08-2010 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Dans03RKC
My battery went bad in my 03 RKC. Im pretty sure it is the original. What is the best replacement? Thanks Dan
Seems to me you got your answer right there - 7-8 years on the OEM . . . .
 
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Old 09-08-2010 | 03:01 PM
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Deka is the OEM battery. Google them and see if there is a place near you that sells them, otherwise you can order online and have it shipped to you.
 
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Old 09-09-2010 | 10:31 AM
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I got 5 years on my Harely battery.
 
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Old 09-09-2010 | 11:30 AM
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Some things are simply not worth the hassle. I've only had one HD battery replaced, and I went to the dealer. Took the old one in, got the correct replacement, and was done with it.
 


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