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Old Nov 28, 2015 | 07:15 PM
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I'm new to motorcycle ownership and just got a bike (street bob) in July and have been told by friends with bikes that I need a battery tender. Anyone have any suggestions on what type of battery tender I should get and what I should be looking for?
 
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Old Nov 28, 2015 | 07:21 PM
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Amazon.com: Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger: Automotive Amazon.com: Battery Tender 021-0123 Battery Tender Junior 12V Battery Charger: Automotive

I've got 4 of them. They work very well!
 
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Old Nov 28, 2015 | 08:02 PM
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IMHO, it certainly doesn't hurt, but if you ride every week or two...you shouldn't need one. Now if you ride less than that...the junior above is perfect. I have used that model for years. Or BatteryMinders.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2015 | 10:32 PM
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GREAT. Thank you guys. I've been looking at ones very similar to that. I had been riding at least once a week, but living in NorCal, it's starting to get cold (40's) and I haven't got the proper clothing yet to ride in the cold weather. Although I miss being on the bike and will probably just bundle up in long underwear and go for a short ride.
 
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I use a Battery Tender Jr. and have been very happy with it.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2015 | 12:30 PM
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I ride quite a bit ... and have had my 2007 SG on a tender from day one, and just replaced my ORIGINAL battery ... it lasted 7 and a half years on a tender ... you decide. Is it worth it???
 
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Definately sounds like a worth while investment. And they don't seem all that expensive either.
 
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Check ebay. You can get them there for under $25 and free shipping
 
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