+1 on the Big Crank.

 

Timely thread. My '05 RK has been turning over slowly lately after sitting only a couple of days. Just ordered the Big Crank. Thanks!

 

I have bought over 300 batteries from Batterymart.com in the last 2 years for work...I buy all the sealed lead acid batteries that our 57 nursing homes use in their patient hydraulic lifts and all batteries for our emergency lighting and i have not had 1 return or complaint yet...That is why i truted them to give me the price & service i required when i needed a battery for my wife's Suzuki, My 07 FLHTC and my Garmin Nuvi...None have faultered yet. I am pretty sure HD has there batteries made by somebody like Deka or other.....I have to admit my Stock batteries lasted 52 months so it was good but $160 vs $89??? no brainer there...

 

Deka (East Penn MFG) is the O.E.M. supplier for H.D. batteries

 

I'm also in the market for a new battery. My '06 still has the stock battery, starting to drag a little when starting. I went to the dealer yesterday after reviewing this thread (Savannah HD offers 15% off to military on the first Saturday of the month)...$182 for an OEM replacement. I'm all about paying for quality, but that's crazy. How is the Big Crank's fit, same as stock? Can I still use my Harley tender with it?


Rich

 

You won't be disapointed...same size.

 

I agree about using the OEM battery! JMHO!!!

 

Appreciate the info

 

You hit the nail on the head frog13. My OEM battery is 6 years old and still cranks great. I keep it on a Battery Minder (yes "Minder" not "Tender"). The Battery Minder has a feature that supposedly "desulphates" your battery. After bringing it to a full charge it shoots bursts of juice to the battery which is supposed to destroy battery sulphation. Who knows.

 

Tons of positives about using Big crank so i took my chances. My OEM lasted little over 4 years...Many have had failures with OEM batteries also... i think it's a toss up...