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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Wondering if anyone uses a battery tender with the battery still in the bike?? I was about to do this when I had a holy **** thought "what if this battery explodes and pours acid all over this bike". Should I be concerned about this??
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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No, they make a harness just for that reason. Charge away
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:15 PM
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Thats the whole point of it. I plug it in everytime i am not going to ride for a couple days. The security system drains it fast
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:17 PM
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I have used ine on 3 different bikes with the batter installed. No problems at all.
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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I use mine all the time, while the battery is in the bike. Its kept my weak battery going good for two seasons now.. If I wasn't broke and cheap, I'd buy a new damn battery..
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:51 PM
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I plug mine in if the bike is going to sit longer than a day. My last battery lasted almost 7 years and I only replaced it for peace of mind. It was still working just fine, but I figured it was close to the end of it's trouble free life.
 
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Old May 27, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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It's made to be used in the bike. Quit over-thinking things!!
 
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I agree, charge away. I use mine anytime it will sit a few days.
 
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Use with confidence. 3 years and counting on my factory battery.
 
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When the battery is installed in the bike, it only gets charged on days ending in the letter "y".
 
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