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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by rdam
I'm currently recovering from abdominal surgery and will be off the bike two months. I purchased a genuine "Battery Tender" http://batterytender.com/ from an ebay dealer for $27.95 shipped to tide me over till I can ride again.

It's working so good I ordered another one from the same seller. There are some on there for $24.95 shipped.
Got mine at Wal-mart, $20 about 4 yrs ago.
 
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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1.Fill the tank full of quality fuel and stabilizer, that way the tank will not rust.
2.Change your engine oil
3.Put a battery tender on
4.If possible lift the bike so that the tires are not on the ground.
5.Cover the bike but not with plastic i.e cotton cover.
6.Crack open a beer (Canadian not one of those American near beers)
7.Relax
 
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by strtarrow
Never heard it called a battery minder but you should get and use regularly, meaning daily, a battery tender. For 30 to 40 bones a great investment.
thebatteryminder.com What you say says more about yourself, than what you thought you were saying says about those you speak of...
 
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Old Oct 17, 2010 | 11:32 AM
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Battery tender, fuel stabilizer with a full tank, breathable cover if garaged. Been doing this drill for years w/no problems
 
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Old Oct 18, 2010 | 06:54 AM
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I believe the topic has been covered, but I would add that another reason to lift the bike, if not riding for a while, is for the spring on the jiffy. The weight can cause the spring to sprung.
 
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