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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 01:19 PM
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My 2014 Softtail Slim came with a do-dad that a trickle charger can be plugged into. It looks like I need the charging device with outlet prongs and the other end plugs into the bike. Don't need any clamps or wiring.

Other than the dealer do y'all know where the device I described can be purchased and what it is called? Thanks
 
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 01:22 PM
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i use battary tender..it will plug into your bike plug and then the wall..
 
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 01:28 PM
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Originally Posted by buford1488
i use battary tender..it will plug into your bike plug and then the wall..
+1 on using the Battery Tender $23.00 vs. a regular trickle charger.
 

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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 02:05 PM
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You can get one at Motorcycle Superstore (brand = Battery Tender). Nothing wrong with HD's battery tender, that's what I use.
 
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I've been using a Schumacher one from Walmart for two years now with no problem ($15).

It comes standard with the plug to connect to the harness you have as well as a "clip" adapter harness so it can be clipped directly to the battery if desired.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schumacher...5-Amp/15140193
 

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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 03:06 PM
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Thanks guys
 
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Old Jan 18, 2014 | 03:27 PM
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Checked Walmart site. Maybe they changed the item # but I can't see the one you suggested
 
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Originally Posted by Bluraven
I've been using a Schumacher one from Walmart for two years now with no problem ($15).

It comes standard with the plug to connect to the harness you have as well as a "clip" adapter harness so it can be clipped directly to the battery if desired.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schumacher...5-Amp/15140193
+1 on the Schumacher. I've got 2, but paid about $30. At $15, this is a bargain.
 
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Check out the auto parts store or you can buy the pigtails that will plug into that connector and connect to your charger. They are only like eight bucks. Sorry, meant to say no cycles has it also. Sometimes the chargers come with a matching pigtails. Make sure you have a quality charger or it could easily cook your battery to death...I run my bike every couple of weeks during the winter and top it off in the spring with my charger. Never had a problem and my last bike the battery lasted eight years. Not bad. Ride safe. Meant to say j and p cycles above...I hate auto spell correction...
 
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