Which battery tender?
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: East of the Sun, West of the Moon
Starting to look at battery tenders for the winter. There's so many different 'flavors' (750mA, 800mA, 1.25 amp, 5 amp and that's just on the HD website). I'm definitely out of my element when it comes to understanding what size to get for my FLHTK. I am assuming that the larger the amperage, the faster the charge, but I could be totally wrong.
Any advice?
Thanks!
Any advice?
Thanks!
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...battery-tender
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Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Maryland
this is what I am using:
have been using it since 2009 and has been a perfect unit for when I had two bikes, then one bike and a Kubota tractor.
have been using it since 2009 and has been a perfect unit for when I had two bikes, then one bike and a Kubota tractor.
Club Member
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Arizona
I have the same one plus a Junior. No issues with either.
this is what I am using:
Amazon.com: Battery Tender 022-0165-DL-WH 12-Volt 2-Bank Battery Management System: Automotive
have been using it since 2009 and has been a perfect unit for when I had two bikes, then one bike and a Kubota tractor.
Amazon.com: Battery Tender 022-0165-DL-WH 12-Volt 2-Bank Battery Management System: Automotive
have been using it since 2009 and has been a perfect unit for when I had two bikes, then one bike and a Kubota tractor.
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Knoxville, Tn
Battery Tenders
I have been using Battery Tender brand for years as well as a 2 amp Schumacher. All have worked well. This year I bought a CTEK battery charger/maintainer because I have read so much good info about them. The are designed in Switzerland but, currently, built in China. They are supplied to BMW, Maserati, Lamborghini, Porsche, Audi, etc...I got the Multi US 3300. Works on cars, vintage cars, bikes, watercraft, quads, on and on. It can also charge in the dead of winter in a cold garage.
Time will tell if the results are good or not. I paid $55.00 from Amazon. I have a power outlet on the handlebars of my dyna that is wired straight to the battery, so I got a plug in for that outlet that charges the battery. No getting near the hot pipes any more.
http://smartercharger.com/
Time will tell if the results are good or not. I paid $55.00 from Amazon. I have a power outlet on the handlebars of my dyna that is wired straight to the battery, so I got a plug in for that outlet that charges the battery. No getting near the hot pipes any more.
http://smartercharger.com/
Last edited by dyna rider; Oct 23, 2014 at 04:39 PM. Reason: Add Link
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Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Prior Lake, MN
You can use the standard Battery Tender on a lead acid or AGM, you need to order a special one for gel cells. Both my bikes had/have AGM, boat cranking battery is lead acid, tender and tender Jr. Worked fine on them. Got 8 seasons on the Ricer battery, and 10 years out of the boat one.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2013
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From: Boise, Idaho
I also use the battery tender jr and keep it plugged in every time my Fatboy Lo isn't in use. I went on Amazon and found a great price for it.
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I also use the Tender Jr. I just swap it from vehicle to vehicle every week or so.
I have leads on my 2 tractors, the 4 wheeler, 3 cars, and 3 bikes.
The once a week transfer keeps them all up to par.
I have leads on my 2 tractors, the 4 wheeler, 3 cars, and 3 bikes.
The once a week transfer keeps them all up to par.
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Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: Western New York
Harley brand battery tender jr 750 ma purchased 2003. Used every winter since. Eleven year old bike and only replaced the battery once after 6 years. Battery was still going strong but did not want to push it. Great little charger.
