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Old Jan 8, 2022 | 01:41 PM
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Does the bike come with the battery tender or do I have to buy it aftermarket? If so, where is it located?

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Old Jan 8, 2022 | 02:00 PM
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Not 100% sure on that model and year, but I am 100% sure that everything before that you need to buy the connection and install [or have some one else install] if you're not mechanically inclined

Its not really difficult--just remove your seat to see battery location and feed wires up through or down through the left hand side[remove cover where your ecm is] and then connect to your battery

I'm sure there is a simple youtube video
 
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Old Jan 8, 2022 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by dgt1031
Does the bike come with the battery tender or do I have to buy it aftermarket? If so, where is it located?

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Its installed and tucket inside your left side cover.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2022 | 05:08 PM
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On all Touring Models, including CVOs, the factory battery tender connector has been under the left side cover since 2014.

 
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Old Jan 8, 2022 | 10:52 PM
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To be clear the bike comes with the tender harness or connector, but you need to purchase an appropriate battery tender to plug into it.
 
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Old Jan 9, 2022 | 05:35 AM
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Yes, the bike comes with the connector as mentioned above. The part that you plug into the connector and then into a wall socket you need to purchase. Below is one example of what HD sells. There are other brands available that will also work.



 
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Old Jan 9, 2022 | 06:23 AM
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You should really read your Owner's Manual at least once in your life. You'd be amazed at what you can learn in just a couple of hours.
 
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Originally Posted by Grouser62
To be clear the bike comes with the tender harness or connector, but you need to purchase an appropriate battery tender to plug into it.
Yes, and don't $pend extra $$$ for the flashy HD logo on one fm your dealer. Battery Tender Jr., Noco, etc. sell great units @ cheaper prices. I have them on my Mustang, riding mower, bike & occasionally my truck if it sits for a bit.
 
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Originally Posted by OldEnuf2NoBtr
You should really read your Owner's Manual at least once in your life. You'd be amazed at what you can learn in just a couple of hours.
Very true. I always read the owners manual. But it is often called the most unread book in the world.
I certainly believe it.
 
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Very true. I always read the owners manual. But it is often called the most unread book in the world.
I certainly believe it.
Put it by the porcelain throne and it will probably get more usage.
 
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