Best battery

[Big Dog Chopper Dan]

My battery is a few years older and it will not hold a charge so it is time for a new one. What are your opinions on the best one on the market now?

My Bike has always been a tough starting bike. Batteries were things I replaced once a year (if not more).
I put in a Duracell 20 HL-BS AGM, w/ 2 year warranty.
My bike NOW Starts like a champ. Strong, fast turnover on the engine--fires up immediately with no hesitation.
And most important, purchased locally. Amazing difference from the others mentioned that I tried.

 

[InDaDogHouse]

I agree with Eric, tried a few different batteries including braille and for the money my opinion is that deka is best bet. I bought mine off ebay for $85 shipped, only a month old when it arrived.

Are these Deka batteries ready to go, or do they need the acid put in?? Thanks!

 

[knothead]

Are these Deka batteries ready to go, or do they need the acid put in?? Thanks!

They are ready to go

 

[Mr. Wright]

But always charge them before you use them just for good measure

 

[Jersey Big Mike]

My Bike has always been a tough starting bike. Batteries were things I replaced once a year (if not more).
I put in a Duracell 20 HL-BS AGM, w/ 2 year warranty.
My bike NOW Starts like a champ. Strong, fast turnover on the engine--fires up immediately with no hesitation.
And most important, purchased locally. Amazing difference from the others mentioned that I tried.

I'm using the Duracell as well and it runs like a champ -- I did kill one, my fault, as I left the key on for 2 days. After that not enough cca left -- it was replaced in warranty with no questions.
Only place I've found that had 2yr warranty on Duracell was Batteries and Bulbs
As far as I can tell, the Duracell is really a Deka.

Batteries and Bulbs -- 10% discount if you order online and pickup in store, plus there is a $10 rebate from Duracell right now and if you use Rakuten https://go.ebat.es/NJBIGM?eeid=45830 you can get another 3% cash back (have to sign up with Rakuten -- please use my link -- I get bonus if you do. You'll get cash back at most online stores, 1% to 10% on average -- hey it all adds up.)

 

[Jwooky]

Duracell’s are typically Deka. Look for “Penn manufacturing” on the back.

Batteries plug has a couple of versions, Deka is their better one. Again just check for Penn.

 

[bd asz]

My battery is a few years older and it will not hold a charge so it is time for a new one. What are your opinions on the best one on the market now?

Batteries Plus, find one local—2 year local warranty, if you have any issue for 2 years, no questions exchange. Reasonable (under $100) and I’ve had no issues. Went through 3 other batteries before I found these guys. Spent more money for less warranty type batteries. Don’t ever order a battery!!!!!!

 

[Nukeranger]

I just keep buying Braille Batteries every 5 to 7 years.

 

[mleach72]

I'm not loyal to any certain brand. I would probably buy any major name brand if I got a good deal. With that said, I am impressed with my Yuasa. It will be 8 years old this summer. I took it off the tender last week and it fired right up.

 

[Clubba]

I'm not loyal to any certain brand. I would probably buy any major name brand if I got a good deal. With that said, I am impressed with my Yuasa. It will be 8 years old this summer. I took it off the tender last week and it fired right up.

I went with the lithium battery this time around. Crazy power and it’s so light you can balance it on your finger tip!


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[Jersey Big Mike]

I went with the lithium battery this time around. Crazy power and it’s so light you can balance it on your finger tip!


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Might I ask which brand?
Check all the data on it -- I had one that didn't like being cold -- needed to turn the bike on and let it sit with lights on for a minute or two to get the chemical reaction "warmed" up then it would crank.

 

[Coolbreezin]

Ive gone through countless batteries over the years. I finally bought a Lithium ion battery (MMG-6) Jan 2019 and have had no problems. Its 420cca and is a little smaller than our lead acid is. It has 4 posts. I laid mine down as I want to build a seatpan. Never been on a Tender since the purchase. I highly recommend it.

 

[Clubba]

Might I ask which brand?
Check all the data on it -- I had one that didn't like being cold -- needed to turn the bike on and let it sit with lights on for a minute or two to get the chemical reaction "warmed" up then it would crank.

I’ll get the info for you when I get home. Sorry for the delay.

 

[Clubba]

Ive gone through countless batteries over the years. I finally bought a Lithium ion battery (MMG-6) Jan 2019 and have had no problems. Its 420cca and is a little smaller than our lead acid is. It has 4 posts. I laid mine down as I want to build a seatpan. Never been on a Tender since the purchase. I highly recommend it.

Yep! Same one I bought!!! Unreal how light they are!!!

 

[Clubba]

Might I ask which brand?
Check all the data on it -- I had one that didn't like being cold -- needed to turn the bike on and let it sit with lights on for a minute or two to get the chemical reaction "warmed" up then it would crank.

Same one coolbreezin bought.

 

[pauldeepsea]

Wanted to add I have went through 2 throttle x batteries and after reading through the post on here it may have been what fried the electrical system on the bbc
Never again !

 

[Mr. Wright]

I believe it was the Throttle X battery that I posted a warning about a while back. Had two bikes come through my shop, that they had just put that battery in, and they shorted out and took the EHC with it.

 

[TapioK]

Maybe Shorai, that is considered as one of the better lithium battery manufacturers knows something about the Big Dog VRs or our EHC weaknesses...

Those Lithium batteries are a bit sensitive with charging current.... hence the need for a special charger...

 

[JustaRedneck]

Lot of hype over this guy. 500 cca

MX20L - MOTORCYCLE BATTERY - 500+ CCA https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01E49MQZ4/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_leo1BbK7SDVM5

I hope the hype is true I just got mine and about to put it in so let's see what happens straight out the box lol

 

[Jersey James]

Recently purchased a Duracell battery at "Batteries & Bulbs". $118.95 with a TWO year no questions asked warranty. They supposedly have stores in numerous states, if it takes a dump while traveling no receipt necessary, just your phone number. Seems like a good deal to me.