hi guys, can u start ur bike with a tender connected to it?

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Sep 18, 2014 | 02:19 PM

Mugsy666

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From: queens, ny

hi guys, can u start ur bike with a tender connected to it?

Is it ok?
Getting cold... bad start ups with new battery.... should I just keep tender on for the cold mornings?
2012 Lo

Thanks

Sep 18, 2014 | 02:24 PM

Misbehaven

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I always unplug the tender when starting the Bike. I don't know if it would hurt to leave it on or not. But I do know that even in sub zero temps like we get here in WI my bike has no problem starting.

Sep 18, 2014 | 02:25 PM

ElectraGlideSteve

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It won't hurt anything to start it with the battery tender connected, but why would you?
The battery tender doesn't put out enough oomph to make much of a difference on a cold start.

Sep 18, 2014 | 02:42 PM

electricstart

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I have started a couple times with tender plugged in . No problem .

Sep 18, 2014 | 03:36 PM

Bluraven

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Originally Posted by ElectraGlideSteve

why would you?

Yea, why would you?

Sep 18, 2014 | 05:51 PM

mohnolith

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From: O'fallon, MO

I think the better question is why is your new battery not firing up without being attached to the tender? I have used YUASA for years, and the only time I have a similar problem is when the battery is 3-4 years old. I ride all year long.

Sep 18, 2014 | 06:49 PM

Pitbull_Dallas

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From: Dallas tx

You can, but it might be a little hard on the charger. They aren't designed to pull that kind of amperage. Also, never leave it connected when unplugged from the wall. It will act as a resister and drain your battery over time..