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I don't think the longer life is all attributed to tenders. I think batteries and charging systems.
All my batteries go for 7-9 years, bikes, trucks, ATVs, sxs, sleds.
As electronics increased so did size of charging systems and probably the regulators and such.
You now would like to think more research will go into batteries. Jump packs have certainly jumped in price. Worry a little companies will skimp to keep costs down
All my batteries go for 7-9 years, bikes, trucks, ATVs, sxs, sleds.
As electronics increased so did size of charging systems and probably the regulators and such.
You now would like to think more research will go into batteries. Jump packs have certainly jumped in price. Worry a little companies will skimp to keep costs down
It shortens the life of the battery when it sits, and drops to 10 volts.
I like Interstate batteries, here is a link that you will hate https://www.interstatebatteries.com/...g-car-battery#
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All I am saying is batteries last longer now. I am not against tenders, I have many.
9 years out of my truck batteries is not due to tenders. My trucks are not on tenders
WHat is supposed to make me cry in that article? Simple article. Written for average person.
9 years out of my truck batteries is not due to tenders. My trucks are not on tenders
WHat is supposed to make me cry in that article? Simple article. Written for average person.
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I am in similar boat, jumping from older to newer. So far I have not. I never have left bikes on tenders. In the winter I put on a few times, and once before riding.
Myself I am not big on cords all over the place Plus with multiple bikes it is just in the way of the other bikes. I'll probably just put in on tender if its been awhile. As said its not bad, I just don't want the hassle myself. But I am curious, I have heard over 5 days you should. But I went longer than that. Curious.
Myself I am not big on cords all over the place Plus with multiple bikes it is just in the way of the other bikes. I'll probably just put in on tender if its been awhile. As said its not bad, I just don't want the hassle myself. But I am curious, I have heard over 5 days you should. But I went longer than that. Curious.
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Oh really? You have posted that you don't hardly use them. Here is one of your posts:
As for the link, it was about your OTHER ridiculous posts saying that 77 degrees is more dangerous than cold weather to a battery. You know, because you also posted that there was no need to put one on a tender in cold weather...
As for the link, it was about your OTHER ridiculous posts saying that 77 degrees is more dangerous than cold weather to a battery. You know, because you also posted that there was no need to put one on a tender in cold weather...
IEEE says over I believer 75 or 77 damages a battery. The simply wrote artive by interstate says heat hurts batteries, Many down here say how they go through batteries so quick, 2-3 years, in hot climates.
Batteries and charging systems have come a long way. For most people, as testified here, bike batteries will last 7 years. This upsets, but I don;t see you swooning over them, Go to a battery thread, or wait a week one will show up.
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Hmmmmmmm.............Where is down here???? Thought you were in the North Country (Michigan) ????? That statement makes it sound like you are down South somewhere, which is it?