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Sep 28, 2018 | 01:42 PM

#41

GARY DYER

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From: WESTERN CHICAGO AREA

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Originally Posted by clubhomeboy

I haven't a chance to look but anyone know if the 2018 softails already have a pigtail to connect a battery tender to?

If not, every BT comes with the plug. Takes 10 minutes to hook it to the battery.

Sep 28, 2018 | 04:06 PM

#42

Blackjack1

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From: Denton tx

I think your best bet would be to ship it down here to Texas and I'll ride it around for you during the winter.

Sep 28, 2018 | 07:43 PM

#43

Bluesrider.df

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From: PA

I keep my bike in the garage with our 2 cars (daily drivers), and when it snows, the cars come in with snow and ice which then melts and makes a big mess. After my last bike developed some rust, I realized all the moisture in the garage wasn't help, so I got a dehumidifier. The difference is amazing. I can actually feel the difference in how much drier it is. Now when I pull in with a wet car, it evaporates and dries really quickly.

I used to like winter, but now that I'm in my 50s, I just dread it.

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Originally Posted by boydn1

I don't claim to be smart and wouldn't argue with most of these options but, if it's carb'd
Turn off the gas and run the gas out of carb...

I used to do that with smaller power equipment, but supposedly that can allow the rubber components to dry out. Nowadays its recommended to leave the fuel in there. Not sure if that carries over to a bike carb.

Last edited by ChickinOnaChain; Oct 5, 2018 at 02:34 PM. Reason: Multiple posts

Sep 28, 2018 | 08:34 PM

#44

ole_phart

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From: Living in a van down by the river

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Originally Posted by clubhomeboy

cool. I'll take a peek this weekend and hopefully it's there. thx.

If you don't see it dangling above the primary on the left, pull your left side cover and it'll be in there. 18's come from the factory with 'em installed.

Last edited by ole_phart; Sep 28, 2018 at 08:36 PM.

Sep 28, 2018 | 10:14 PM

#45

CanadianRocky

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From: WetCoast

If you take the battery out of the bike, don’t place it on concrete. I keep both of mine inside a heated building. Charge the battery once a month. Move them a bit here and there for the tires. Start them up a couple of times over the winter until I can’t keep my hand on the cylinders. Put them away with clean oil. A bit of Gas Stabilizer.