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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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I have a pigtail on my Road Glide that my dealer installs on all of their new bikes. Was wondering if I should leave it plugged in all the time/all Winter, or just periodically, to top off the charge? Thanks in advance.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 06:52 PM
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Leave it plugged in all the time. When I'm not riding or working on mine, it's plugged in.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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I plug mine in during the winter season full time. Unless I take it out for an occasional Sunday ride. But otherwise, I keep it charged.

I'm sure others will chime in with their opnions afterwhich, you will be able to decide.
 
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It actually depends on whether you have a charger or a maintainer/tender. They are 2 completely different units.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 06:59 PM
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I leave the battery tender Jr. plugged in all the time if it is more then 4-5 days between rides. In the winter it stays plugged in all the time.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Leaving it on all winter doesn't make sense. You'll just end up frying the tender. Just take out the battery and leave it in a closet where it stays warm. There is absolutely no point in leaving it on a tender all winter if you don't plan on riding the bike.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2010 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by CarrollB
I leave the battery tender Jr. plugged in all the time if it is more then 4-5 days between rides. In the winter it stays plugged in all the time.
Same here!!!!
 
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Leave it plugged in. A true tender will only charge when needed. If you have security on the bike it can drain a battery slightly over time. A tender will maximize the battery life no matter what season.
 
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Originally Posted by 2000FiveOh
Leaving it on all winter doesn't make sense. You'll just end up frying the tender. Just take out the battery and leave it in a closet where it stays warm. There is absolutely no point in leaving it on a tender all winter if you don't plan on riding the bike.

Lol, no.

Tenders are smart charges and a fully charged battery lasts longer than a warm drained battery.

The tender is not going to burn out.
 
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This is my third bike that I have had a tender on and I leave them plugged up year round and never had a problem.
 
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