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Oct 18, 2010 | 08:24 PM

TORQUEY

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Battery tender pigtail

Someone was telling me recently that they had a "pigtail" installed so that a battery tender could be plugged into a little hanging out of the way coupling without having to remove the seat to expose the battery.

Who knows about these things? Not me. Any and all information appreciated.

Oct 18, 2010 | 08:31 PM

cHarley

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The bikes don't come from the factory with the pigtails. Some dealers install them during the setup process, some don't.

Oct 18, 2010 | 08:31 PM

dennyo

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Mine came with the Pig-tail just hook it up to da battery and Hang-it-down
use mine in the winter when I don't ride all the time

Oct 18, 2010 | 08:36 PM

deadman77

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Go to the dealer. They are about $7.00
Best money you will spend.

Oct 18, 2010 | 08:39 PM

msuheritage

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my battery tender came with one...

Oct 18, 2010 | 08:41 PM

wideglidebob

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my dealer puts them on during the 1000 dollor get ready there only 5 bucks i keep mine on all year if you buy a battery tender the jumper cable that hooks right up to it its a must

Oct 18, 2010 | 08:44 PM

WS6 Formula

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Run wires directly to the battery (use Loc-Tite). To make a quick connect / disconnect you can solder wires to a banana jack and mount it some were out of sight. Use an additional banana jack on the Battery Tender leads.

FRYS.com #: 2379099: http://www.frys.com/product/2379099
Pomona MDP-02 Double Banana Plugs w/ wire Guide. Set Screw Secure Leads, 5000-V DC, 15-A

Set screws secure wire
Accepts cables up to .215" max.
Contains one black and one red dual banana plug
Rating 5000V, 15 Amps

$4.99

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Last edited by WS6 Formula; Nov 22, 2010 at 06:37 PM. Reason: Added connector info

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Oct 18, 2010 | 08:56 PM

rdam

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If you buy a "Battery Tender", it'll actuall come with a pigtail (with waterproof cap). My wife's bike ('06 Sportster) had a pigtail from the dealer. I recently purchased a Battery Tender and installed the pigtail on my bike...Very convenient.