Battery Tender usage

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Jul 20, 2017 | 02:35 PM

cdremy

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Battery Tender usage

Is it necessary to keep it connected 24-7. Just wondering whats best for the battery and longevity of the tender.

Jul 20, 2017 | 03:40 PM

hardheaded

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i do !

Jul 20, 2017 | 03:54 PM

jeffro09

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If it's parked in the garage, it's on the tender.

Jul 20, 2017 | 03:54 PM

sailmotion

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It's going to depend on the make and quality of your tender. A decent tender will not overcharge your battery and will "float" or "maintain" the battery. A cheap tender will potentially charge until dry. I have a decent tender and essentially leave it connected from the start of winterization until the spring [with an occasional week long disconnect].

Jul 20, 2017 | 04:15 PM

dfwhockey17

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My daily rider rarely sees the tender, the other bikes are always on one if I am not riding one of them...

Jul 20, 2017 | 06:38 PM

Spy11

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Originally Posted by dfwhockey17

My daily rider rarely sees the tender, the other bikes are always on one if I am not riding one of them...

Correct there. Your daily rider doesn't need it. I put my other bikes on tender every couple of weeks and note how long it takes for them to go from charge to maintain. Rarely more than a couple of hours.