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Apr 30, 2010 | 08:23 PM

#11

Queen

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From: Central Illinois

All the time, I've managed to get five and six years out of MC batteries by using a tender regularly.

Apr 30, 2010 | 11:05 PM

#12

user 13997546

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I have never used one <shrug>. Even during the winter i just started it up once a week or so. I have never had any issues <shrug>

Apr 30, 2010 | 11:50 PM

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veritas.archangel

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From: Allyn, WA

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottLucky13

I have never used one <shrug>. Even during the winter i just started it up once a week or so. I have never had any issues <shrug>

What year Sporty? Having the clock running is a constant drain.

May 1, 2010 | 12:56 AM

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txhdguy

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I ride year round down here in Texas so there is no need for me to run a battery tender.

May 1, 2010 | 01:27 AM

#15

Lincoln33

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From: 2000 Softail FXST

I ride year round too but I keep the tender plugged in all the time. I've had batteries last almost 7 years and I've read in Motorcycle Consumer Reports the benefits of keeping the battery tender on. As expensive as batteries are now I want to get my monies worth.

May 1, 2010 | 07:08 AM

#16

Jeff's 1st Harley

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From: Coweta, Oklahoma

Keep mine plugged in all the time.

May 1, 2010 | 07:22 AM

#17

nvsteve

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Originally Posted by Lincoln33

Bingo!!

May 1, 2010 | 07:51 AM

#18

cHarley

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From: Boynton Beach, FloriDuh

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottLucky13

I have never used one <shrug>. Even during the winter i just started it up once a week or so. I have never had any issues <shrug>

That's an excellent way to cause the oil system to become contaminated with moisture. If you can't take it for a good 1/2+ hour ride and allow the motor to reach full temp and burn off any existing condensation in the motor, you shouldn't start it at all.

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May 1, 2010 | 08:56 AM

#19

WVleo

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From: Western New York

Hi, Mine is Plugged in after every ride. Takes but a second and seems to be a benefit for the battery so why not. I always thought the bike needed to be in motion to charge the battery back up, not just running the engine ? ...WVleo

May 1, 2010 | 09:06 AM

#20

exemexer

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From: Dallas, Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by txhdguy

I ride year round down here in Texas so there is no need for me to run a battery tender.

I'm also in Texas and ride year-round, but after accidentally murdering my battery a couple weeks ago I'm taking no chances. Don't ever wanna be caught with a dead battery again - anywhere. I plug in regularly now.

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