Battery Pigtail
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From: Northern VA, Madison GA
RE: Battery Pigtail
Take a look in the area where you check the oil level for the engine, most dealers intall the connector needed, if not, one will come with the HD battery tender and it's easy to hook up.
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RE: Battery Pigtail
My 05 RKClassic came with a pigtail preinstalled, I did't ask for it either. Don't know if the factory or the dealer put it there.
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From: Billings,Mt.
RE: Battery Pigtail
ORIGINAL: HawgDoc
The bikes don't come from the factory with charger pigtails.
The bikes don't come from the factory with charger pigtails.
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RE: Battery Pigtail
That's the only thing my dealer ever did for me... Gave me a tender and installed the pigtail. He made a big point of telling me how nice he was for doing it for me. And that was in October of '02 when they were giving Harleys away (note sarcasm).
Battery's 4 years old now and still seems to do what it's supposed to....
Battery's 4 years old now and still seems to do what it's supposed to....
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From: Motown
RE: Battery Pigtail
Ok, I was not aware that some bikes come with a pigtail, apparently by the dealer. My FLHX didn't have one. At least I don't think so.
Where is this "factory" pigtail installed? Does it attach to the battery or is it going to the frame ground and another 12v power point, like the fuse block? Just curious as to how it's installed. I installed my pigtail directly to that battery terminals and routed the connector behind the right side cover. I can reach up behind the cover and grab it with my fingertips to attach the charger.
Where is this "factory" pigtail installed? Does it attach to the battery or is it going to the frame ground and another 12v power point, like the fuse block? Just curious as to how it's installed. I installed my pigtail directly to that battery terminals and routed the connector behind the right side cover. I can reach up behind the cover and grab it with my fingertips to attach the charger.