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Old Dec 21, 2021 | 02:29 PM
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Maybe you guys can help me. I keep my FLSTN in a shed out back. I've had no luck finding a charger that actually keeps the battery charged. I've bought 2 expensive ones that claim to be a " Maintainer", but it only charges once and shuts off. It never turns back on when cold weather drains the battery.
Does such a thing even exist?
 
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Old Dec 21, 2021 | 02:42 PM
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yea it's called a BATTERY TENDER!

Deltran has them......
https://www.batterytender.com/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAk4aOBhCTARIsAFWFP9H3u2IMiOrU-WFuzvza0NLSQMtq6MGQQfL7QrGnb4uJCv4tSPfqPQYaArTHEAL w_wcB

They still call them chargers tho.........

 
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Old Dec 21, 2021 | 02:49 PM
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https://www.batterytender.com/Battery-TenderR-Plus
That's the one I bought most recently. It charged it, but I went out this morning, green light is on, went to start it and struggled to turn over, looked again, green light turned red. It clearly didn't turn back on to keep it charged.
 
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Old Dec 21, 2021 | 02:50 PM
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Your issue is with the battery, not the battery tender.

You should have the battery load tested, it is probably toast.
 
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Originally Posted by Dan89FLSTC
Your issue is with the battery, not the battery tender.

You should have the battery load tested, it is probably toast.
Once again, Dan is the man.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2021 | 02:27 PM
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Have to agree with Dan. New battery time. trying to get by charging a bad battery just leads to more expensive repairs.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2021 | 11:00 AM
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I use the NOCO Genius, keeps battery charged and maintains. Also senses maintenance needs. Used a few winters with no issues.
 
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Old Dec 26, 2021 | 11:06 AM
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load test ... Did someone say load test ... I swore i heard someone say load test ... If it was mine I'd load test the battery
 
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