Battery Tender
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,302
Likes: 274
From: Milton, Delaware
+1 on what Ranger said. There is a difference between a tender (float) and a trickle charger.
I use a tender on my bike all the time. The original battery lasted 7 years and was only replaced as part of my preventative maintenance efforts. As far as I know it's still being used in my neighbors riding mower.
I use a tender on my bike all the time. The original battery lasted 7 years and was only replaced as part of my preventative maintenance efforts. As far as I know it's still being used in my neighbors riding mower.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 131
Likes: 6
From: Las Vegas, Nevada
This is all you need. Available for under $30 at many places. Good for auto batteries too.
http://www.batterytender.com/Dion/Ba...12V-0-75A.html
http://www.batterytender.com/Dion/Ba...12V-0-75A.html
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 38
Likes: 3
From: Hampton, VA
I agree with most, I have always used a battery tender on my motorcycles and ATV's and have never had any issues. Just replaced the original battery on my 2005 Honda Rubicon ATV after 10 years of being on a battery tender whenever it was parked and it was still working!
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 265
Likes: 11
From: Houston area
Is there a location on Harley Batteries that lets you know when the battery was purchased? I purchased my 08 Fat Boy used about 2 1/2 years ago and would like to know how old the battery is.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,898
Likes: 67
From: Saint Amant, Acadiana
Yup, I did my homework when I purchased my Batteryminder. It was the first one with desulfate function on the market. The new Batteryminder has temperature correction, meaning it will not overcharge or undercharge when ambient temperature changes.