What a Surprise!!!!!
Road Master
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From: Hickory, NC
I've become a firm believer in using a battery tender. When I got my 2001 Fatboy in 2005, it was on it's second battery (at least). I had to replace the battery almost immediately after I bought it and again in 2007. I was basically replacing batteries every two years.
When I replaced my battery in 2007, I started using a battery tender at the recommendation of a mechanic friend of mine. He has 5 bikes and at least 3 snowmobiles and has always run battery tenders on everything he owns. He has a 2002 Fatboy that, as far as I know, is still on it's original battery. That's probably fairly unusual but, it just goes to show what you can wring out of a battery with proper care. The battery I replaced in 2007 is still going strong. The key is being faithful about plugging the battery into the tender every time you park it - even if you think you're going to ride it the next day.
When I replaced my battery in 2007, I started using a battery tender at the recommendation of a mechanic friend of mine. He has 5 bikes and at least 3 snowmobiles and has always run battery tenders on everything he owns. He has a 2002 Fatboy that, as far as I know, is still on it's original battery. That's probably fairly unusual but, it just goes to show what you can wring out of a battery with proper care. The battery I replaced in 2007 is still going strong. The key is being faithful about plugging the battery into the tender every time you park it - even if you think you're going to ride it the next day.
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Road Master
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From: Open Road, USA
Been reading all the posts about the battery tenders! I remember when we first got rechargeable batteries for camcorders,etc. If you charged them before they were completely dead, they would go dead way before they should, experts called it developing a memory and I wonder if that won't happen with motorcycle batteries, seems if you charge them to often they could do the same...
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Huh? That makes no sense. Doesnt matter when he bought it. Its 2011, the battery is an 05. So If he bought it in 07, or 2010 still no matter what It makes it 6 yrs old.
Maybe you should do some reading
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Road Master
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From: Open Road, USA
I guess I will find out, that is the battery I replace the HD one with...Entered the date I got it in my maintenance records...So will know. Also if I have to buy another one to soon, Momma will let me know tooo...LOL
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