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Oct 26, 2012 | 02:02 PM

glcash

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Battery tender

Whats the difference between the Harley 800ma tender & the 1.25 amp tender?
Seems like they both do the same thing. I'm confused. Or should i just go with the Battery Tender Plus brand?

Oct 26, 2012 | 02:05 PM

Keithhu

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Originally Posted by glcash

Whats the difference between the Harley 800ma tender & the 1.25 amp tender?
Seems like they both do the same thing. I'm confused. Or should i just go with the Battery Tender Plus brand?

Thats what I've been using for years, it works great.

Oct 26, 2012 | 02:08 PM

D1gger

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Originally Posted by glcash

Whats the difference between the Harley 800ma tender & the 1.25 amp tender?
Seems like they both do the same thing. I'm confused. Or should i just go with the Battery Tender Plus brand?

The difference in charge rates is 450ma, or .45 amps. The 1.25 amp one simply charges at a higher rate.

Oct 26, 2012 | 02:10 PM

VinnyM

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I have the Battery tender plus models, just bought another on on E-bay for $43 shipped. One of mine must be 20 years old I think, I have an 82 FLHS that for some reason was always tough on batteries until I started using the battery tender on it.

Oct 26, 2012 | 02:11 PM

glcash

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Thats all i needed to know. Battery Tender Plus it is!
Thanks

Oct 26, 2012 | 02:28 PM

TUCCI

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I've been using the Jr model now for years....in fact one of the units is a 2007 and still going strong....

Oct 26, 2012 | 02:34 PM

glcash

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One more question. I just looked online & the battery tender plus has a few different model #s. Which model # do I need?

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Oct 26, 2012 | 03:17 PM

glcash

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1.25 amp / 12V. #021-0128 will get the job done. They have a GEL model that seems no different but not sure what GEL means. If you like pink, they have that too.

Lol at pink. Won't match my bike. Thanks for the model #

Oct 26, 2012 | 03:25 PM

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1.25 amp / 12V. #021-0128 will get the job done. They have a GEL model that seems no different but not sure what GEL means. If you like pink, they have that too.

GEL, for gel cell batteries.

Possibly a gimmic, maybe a little difference in the charging parameters.