Touring Models Road King, Road King Custom, Road King Classic, Road Glide, Street Glide, Electra Glide, Electra Glide Classic, and Electra Glide Ultra Classic bikes.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

battery tender

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 12:04 PM
  #1  
jcd_27265's Avatar
jcd_27265
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 42
Likes: 0
From:
Default battery tender

well I would bet this has been talked about before but I am looking for info on the best tender available for both my SG and my Big Dog any help would be greatly appreciated.
John
 
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 12:16 PM
  #2  
gunrunner's Avatar
gunrunner
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,515
Likes: 6
From:
Default RE: battery tender

ORIGINAL: jcd_27265

well I would bet this has been talked about before but I am looking for info on the best tender available for both my SG and my Big Dog any help would be greatly appreciated.
John
The real deal, Battery tender is the best, i had several other that were crap, just buy a pigtail for other bike and switch them out now and then.
Battery Tender Plus 12 Volt 1.25 Amp Battery Charger
Your Price: $45.95
Quantity Price Each 5-59$41.95 60+$37.00 Quantity:
Product Description: The Deltran Battery Tender Plus is a 1.25 amp battery charger designed to fully charge a battery and maintain it at proper storage voltage without the damaging effects caused by trickle chargers. Included is a quick connect harness for hard to reach areas.[ul][*]Includes one Clamp Harness and one Lug Harness[*]Optional cigarette plug allows you to charge & maintain your battery directly from your vehicle's lighter socket (only use if socket energized with key off)[*]Temperature compensated to ensure optimum charge voltage according to ambient temperature.[*]Automatically switches from full charge to float charging mode.[*]Reverse Polarity Protection to ensure user safety.[*]Complete 4-step charging program (Qualification, Bulk Charge, Absorption Mode, Float Mode).[*]BTP microchip technology virtually eliminates battery destroying sulfation[*]Built in 72 hour safety timer protects marginal batteries from over charging[*]Charge/Maintain up to 4 batteries (of similar type - in parrallel)[*]Spark Proof[*]Size: 4.88 x 3.25 x 2.88"[*]Input Power: 115VAC @ 60Hz[*]Temperature Range: -20F to 120F[*]UL, ETL, CSA listed[*]10 year Warranty![/ul]Battery Tender Plus's new BTP microchip technology applies the correct peak charge, then automatically maintains the battery at the perfect float voltage which virtually eliminates battery destroying sulfation. What does all this technology mean for you? A battery that is ready to go when you are! BTP microchip technology will extend the life of your battery.The new Battery Tender Plus will correctly charge and maintain any type of lead acid battery - AGM (absorbed glass mat) or sealed calcium batteries.
 
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 12:18 PM
  #3  
Skip's Avatar
Skip
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 517
Likes: 0
From: Erhard, MN
Default RE: battery tender

gunrunner is right!
 
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 12:26 PM
  #4  
FLHT's Avatar
FLHT
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 2,340
Likes: 2
From: Omaha Nebraska
Default RE: battery tender

This is the one that I use, The Jr. Works great.



[IMG]local://upfiles/19036/CC897F1128964F70B0A1E799AFA74B9D.jpg[/IMG]
 
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 12:27 PM
  #5  
iclick's Avatar
iclick
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 11,615
Likes: 50
From: Baton Rouge, LA
Default RE: battery tender

Deltran Battery Tender Plus. This is the best price I found on Ebay ($43 with free shipping): http://*******.com/264h9v

 
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 12:42 PM
  #6  
JeffreyB's Avatar
JeffreyB
Novice
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 21
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: battery tender

I have 120000 miles on my fatboy and about 8k on my 08 Ultra. I have never needed a tender...Maybe up in the colder climates... Any tech guys out there with an opinion?
 
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 12:45 PM
  #7  
tmblweed's Avatar
tmblweed
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 669
Likes: 0
From: Near Raleigh N.C.
Default RE: battery tender

ORIGINAL: jcd_27265

well I would bet this has been talked about before but I am looking for info on the best tender available for both my SG and my Big Dog any help would be greatly appreciated.
John
Battery Minder Plus, best of the bunch
http://www.pacificbattery.com/batteryminder.html

[IMG]local://upfiles/45502/F013B383D7DF4C1AA83CDDCD98B5EF7A.jpg[/IMG]
 
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 12:50 PM
  #8  
MNPGRider's Avatar
MNPGRider
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 6,336
Likes: 67
From: SW Minnesota
Default RE: battery tender

Harley sells the Junior model for more than you can buy the real deal....

Check out Competition Accessories -- quite often you can get the Battery Tender Plus for less than $40...currently at $34.99

http://www.compacc.com/search.cfm

There is also now a two bank model, but you could buy three regular for about the same price.

Battery Tender stands behind their products as well--no hassle replacement if one goes south...

 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 12:59 PM
  #9  
1potter1's Avatar
1potter1
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 583
Likes: 7
Default RE: battery tender

Will these battery tender work on a car battery with the aligator style clips?
 
Reply
Old Nov 28, 2007 | 01:20 PM
  #10  
DelawareDon's Avatar
DelawareDon
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 172
Likes: 0
From:
Default RE: battery tender

1Potter1....Yes they will.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:35 PM.

story-0
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-1
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-2
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-3
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-4
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-5
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-8
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE
story-9
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025

Slideshow: A clear-eyed look at what actually worked for Harley this year, and what quietly undermined its progress.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-29 17:10:48


VIEW MORE