battery tender use
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: redbank new Jersey
Yep...i bought a Die Hard tender from Sears for about $22.00 or so. I keep it plugged in at all times when im not riding.
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Joined: Nov 2008
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From: kansas city,mo
IMO.. Yep the only way to go...
The first time i saw a HD tender i almost threw up in my mouth. product/pricing...
The die hard is a box unit very well made listed at $29.99 but i bought mine for $22.00 + change out the door from Sears.
The HD looks el'cheepo wire and plug for $39.99 ....
The first time i saw a HD tender i almost threw up in my mouth. product/pricing...
The die hard is a box unit very well made listed at $29.99 but i bought mine for $22.00 + change out the door from Sears.
The HD looks el'cheepo wire and plug for $39.99 ....
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 158
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From: Philadelphia, PA
Yeah, just plug into the pigtail. Deltran battery tender, HD branded(I think made by Deltran too), both come with the connector in the box. Don't have to worry bout overcharging with battery tenders....computer chip prevents it! Be careful with a trickle charger, though! Can overcharge with one of those! Plug into a tender for as long as you want...whenever you're not riding...battery will last!!!
Road Warrior
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I just check the voltage on mine at the pig tail about once a week, and if it is down below about 12.4 I plug in the battery tender for a day. That usually brings it back up to well over 13. I guess it would be alright to just leave it on, but this way I do not over charge it and am able to keep track of it better. This is just my winter routine.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Colorado
i have one and have had 1 for all my bikes. but, i almost never use it. because, i figured the cost of the electricity multiplied by all winter for several winters might be more expensive than the new battery. plus, my batteries have allway lasted a long time. even in the winter my bike usually doesnt sit for more than a week or two without being ridden.
Enlighten me as to how much money it adds to your electric bill every month. And if it isnt noticeable, i will start plugging mine in.
Enlighten me as to how much money it adds to your electric bill every month. And if it isnt noticeable, i will start plugging mine in.
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Joined: Jan 2006
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From: The Lone Star State
bought my HD brand one with a gift card about two years ago. I use it anytime the bike is going to sit for more that a week or two. The HD one is the same as the Deltran battery tender. I acutally like the compact size, but then again, I used a gift card. you can get the same tender (w/o HD Label) for like $25. I think it's the battery tender Jr. from Deltran.
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Road Master
Joined: May 2009
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From: Long Island,New York
i have one and have had 1 for all my bikes. but, i almost never use it. because, i figured the cost of the electricity multiplied by all winter for several winters might be more expensive than the new battery. plus, my batteries have allway lasted a long time. even in the winter my bike usually doesnt sit for more than a week or two without being ridden.
Enlighten me as to how much money it adds to your electric bill every month. And if it isnt noticeable, i will start plugging mine in.
Enlighten me as to how much money it adds to your electric bill every month. And if it isnt noticeable, i will start plugging mine in.
I use the tender ALL the time!!!