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Matrim
Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 03:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I was searching for info on replacing my battery and within the multitude of different opinions, I came across a post from 2008 talking about using Dewalt battery packs to make custom bike batteries. I was wondering if anyone had any additional information or if anyone has actually done it themselves and would like to shed some light on this mod (because naturally I am very intrigued.) Would I be correct in assuming that an altered charging setup would be required? If so, any thoughts?

Another thought... Best "normal" battery? (Value in mind.)

Thanks for reading,
Kevin
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Buellistic
Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 03:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Look for a "BATTERY PLUS" Store in your area ...
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Firstbuell
Posted on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 - 05:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
best 'normal' battery is the H-D OEM piece

I've put 2 so-called 'highest-quality' Yuasa units in my '99 M2 -
both failed in less than 6 months, torn apart by the "raw powah of the M2" !!

H-D really did get the battery [at least!] correct the 1st time.......
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Sloppy
Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 01:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Best value is a HD battery. 12 years on the bike and I've only replaced the battery ONCE!

Yes, it's VERY hard to beat the HD battery...
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Kyrocket
Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 09:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Check around, the oem is a very good battery and it was $8 cheaper at HD than at Walmart if you can believe that.
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Preybird1
Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 10:04 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I got an interstate battery for my bike for $78.00

HD wanted $117.00 for theres.
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Matrim
Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 03:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks a lot for your input. Sounds like the HD battery is the ways to go. Just curious, How many cranking amps does the X1 need to start? <terminology>
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Sloppy
Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 08:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Prey - was the Interstate an AGM (no fill holes) or Lead Acid (with fill holes)? Thx.
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 10:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Weird. My H-D wanted under $80 for mine the last time I needed one.

Just find a AGM that fits the hole and you will be fine.
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