charging new h-d factory battery?

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May 9, 2013 | 06:55 PM

TooManyToys

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charging new h-d factory battery?

Just picked one up, no box or instructions. Any specific requirements or procedures? Can I just hook it up to my battery tender jr and wait for the light to turn green, or should I charge it at a higher rate?

May 9, 2013 | 06:57 PM

Jackie Paper

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Battery tender jr and wait for the light to turn green (my new one other day took all night..think my Harley charger is 850 ml amp), never charge it at a higher rate. Out of box it will probably start bike but mine was pretty low.

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May 9, 2013 | 10:16 PM

Swigs03

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Harley dealer told me the HD batteries are ready to go! Asked about the tender on a new battery and said go for it that it will make the battery last longer! Doesn't matter what time of the year!

May 10, 2013 | 12:36 AM

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My new FB came with the battery tender pigtail already wired in.. If I'm not riding, it's on the tender.

May 10, 2013 | 02:04 AM

jjames

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Always hook it up to the tender before starting until it shows a full charge. I've had batteries (between bike and cars) that took a full day for a full charge to a few hours. Either way none have ever been at peak performance off the shelf.