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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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I want to put on some extensions to the battery that can be charged or a jump given to the batt. if it runs low without removing the seat but is secure. If anyone has done this could you post and if at all possible post a photo of how you did it? Thanks in advance.
 
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 09:02 AM
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Every bike I've seen uses the one the dealer installs. Then all U need is the tender.

Check Ur's out, U may already have one.
 
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 09:23 AM
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Hook up one of these
http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...7306102&sr=8-1
& tuck it under the seat. You can usually pull it out without removing the seat.
 
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 09:26 AM
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I use a Schumacher Charger/Maintainer.
http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SC-...306273&sr=1-15
 
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I just ordered one from Amazon and a case. I will also be buying a hook up for the connector so I can have bare wires to hook a jumper cable to in an emergency breakdown of the batt.
 
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The chance of a jumper cable touching the frame and frying your electrical system would have me taking the time to remove the seat for a jump. That's just me though...
 
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 09:31 AM
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Have her bend over, get behind her, and grab'm...


Mmmm...what was your question again?
 

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To remove my seat I have to remove the luggage rack,seat and back rest. It would take 20 min and have parts laying all over. I think what would be much easier is to buy and extension cable that can lay next to the bike that I can keep in the saddle bags. that way its not hanging next to the bike.
 
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Oh...that kind of Pigtails....
Never mind.
 
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