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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 01:22 AM
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i have been using the battery tender for 3 years now no problems. suppose to extend the life of the battery, we will see. i replaced the battery in my bike last year, when i bought it had a cheap battery in it and i really don't know how old it was. all a friend told me is to check the acid level in the battery once in a while.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 01:27 AM
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i have been using the battery tender for 3 years now no problems. suppose to extend the life of the battery, we will see. i replaced the battery in my bike last year, when i bought it had a cheap battery in it and i really don't know how old it was. all a friend told me is to check the acid level in the battery once in a while.
How Do You Check The Acid In A Sealed Top Battery ??
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 06:26 AM
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Battery Tenders are great products and the one you have is for
if what you are chargingvehicles outside, instead of in a garage. That's why it's waterproof.

It looks like yours only has the clamps to hook up.
I would recomend trading it for one that has the plug set up,
that leaves a pig tail hooked up to the battery all the time.

Here is the Battery Tender web site.

Here is the different products they have.

Here is the double unit so you cancharge two different vehicles at the same time.
But it looks cheaper to just buy two units.

I hope this answered your question.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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Battery Tenders are great products and the one you have is for
if what you are chargingvehicles outside, instead of in a garage. That's why it's waterproof.

It looks like yours only has the clamps to hook up.
I would recomend trading it for one that has the plug set up,
that leaves a pig tail hooked up to the battery all the time.

Here is the Battery Tender web site.

Here is the different products they have.

Here is the double unit so you cancharge two different vehicles at the same time.
But it looks cheaper to just buy two units.

I hope this answered your question.
Well Thanks Texas For All Your Input,, The Batt Tender I Have Has The Pig Tail And I already Have It Hooked Up And Useing It
I Was Just Wondering About The 800 Milliamp and 1.25 Amp,, Thats All

Thanks Again
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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FYI - The Harley Battery Tender is made by Deltran like the Battery Tender Jr. The diference is the cool Harley Logo and about $10.00 more.
You can usually find the Battery Tender Jr. at most bike shops and usually comes with the quick disconnect cable to wire to your machineand alligator clips.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 11:24 PM
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FYI - The Harley Battery Tender is made by Deltran like the Battery Tender Jr. The diference is the cool Harley Logo and about $10.00 more.
You can usually find the Battery Tender Jr. at most bike shops and usually comes with the quick disconnect cable to wire to your machineand alligator clips.
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Old Dec 13, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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i have been using the battery tender for 3 years now no problems. suppose to extend the life of the battery, we will see. i replaced the battery in my bike last year, when i bought it had a cheap battery in it and i really don't know how old it was. all a friend told me is to check the acid level in the battery once in a while.
check the acid level in the battery once in a while. ??? How Do You Check The Acid In A Seal Top Battery ?
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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Harley03joe Yes it is a good one and is all u need to keep your batt in tip top shape and get max batt life.
 
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Harley03joe Yes it is a good one and is all u need to keep your batt in tip top shape and get max batt life.
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