battery tender circuit

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Nov 8, 2015 | 07:59 AM

#11

Dynamite17

Road Captain

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 538

Likes: 15

From: Eastern MA

Quote:

Originally Posted by oakmossy

nevermind, got it. thanks
2 questions:
1. How do you remove the fuse cover? see pic
2. I may have shorted the battery tender circuit and want to check the fuses/relays. Which fuse/relay monitors the battery tender charge circuit?
Thanks

The DC side (wire that connects to the bike from Battery Tenders) usually come with a 7.5A or something inline spade fuse. Connect directly to the SAE plug that comes with the bike. For me, I installed a Powerlet outlet on my handlebars for my GPS which also has a 7.5A fuse directly to the battery. For ease of access, I plug the tender directly into the Powerlet outlet with a cable they sell.

People seem to be over-complicating this simple thing. The Battery Tenders are smart-chargers. Leave it connected all winter if you want, no problem. I do this with a cover on the bike.

Bob

Nov 8, 2015 | 11:56 AM

#12

From_Behind

Club Member

Joined: Jun 2013

Posts: 6,386

Likes: 900

From: Columbus, Ohio

battery tender circuit

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dynamite17

The DC side (wire that connects to the bike from Battery Tenders) usually come with a 7.5A or something inline spade fuse. Connect directly to the SAE plug that comes with the bike.

You've got that backwards. The tender lead is fuse protected. The cord from the tender is not.

Last edited by From_Behind; Nov 8, 2015 at 12:36 PM.

Nov 8, 2015 | 12:29 PM

#13

Dynamite17

Road Captain

Joined: Mar 2007

Posts: 538

Likes: 15

From: Eastern MA

Yeah, OK in the case where you plug it right into the bike's connector. In all my usages I do put a fuse on the DC side. I have 4 of them on batts over the winter and I fuse all the DC sides. Was thinking of all my setups.

B

May 28, 2018 | 12:37 PM

#14

TimLScheffer

Road Captain

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 615

Likes: 22

From: Richmond, Texas

Ok... The Question never got answered... How do I get that stupid cover off?

May 28, 2018 | 12:58 PM

#15

Cygnusx51

Ultimate HDF Member

Joined: Oct 2011

Posts: 5,691

Likes: 1,651

From: Olean, NY

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimLScheffer

Ok... The Question never got answered... How do I get that stupid cover off?

I found this in this very thread...you must have missed it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brewmany

On the short sides of the cover, near the base are a couple of "ears". They need to be pinched in to release the clips that snap in to the base of the fuse box. Just pinch and pull off the cover.

May 28, 2018 | 01:01 PM

#16

TimLScheffer

Road Captain

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 615

Likes: 22

From: Richmond, Texas

Have you done it Brewmany? I been pinching on it... But it wont come off... Looking at it I don't see a short side

May 28, 2018 | 01:31 PM

#17

TimLScheffer

Road Captain

Joined: May 2011

Posts: 615

Likes: 22

From: Richmond, Texas

How do I get the Fuse Box Cover Off 2014 Ultra Limited Harley Bagger

I found the question asked several times but never answered... The tabs on top and bottom are decoy tabs... the actual tabs are on the sides... Easy now... felt stupid for an hour looking for answers... Enjoy... 2014 Harley Ultra Limited CVO Fuse Box Cover Off