Battery tenders, thoughts.....

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Jul 21, 2013 | 04:48 PM

#21

troop

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From: Stoughton, WI

Two bikes/two tenders. Keep them plugged in all the time. Today's batteries aren't made like they used to be...

Jul 21, 2013 | 04:56 PM

#22

BB06FLHX

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From: AZ

My bike's been hooked up for the last two years (last time I was able to ride). Still fires up with no issues.

I have used a Battery Tender since my first bike in 03 (same tender).

Jul 21, 2013 | 07:54 PM

#23

TracerBullet

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Just the winter months for me

Jul 21, 2013 | 07:58 PM

#24

Talldog

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From: Northern Illinois

Another vote for just using the Tender for winter storage, never hook it up in the summer.

Jul 21, 2013 | 08:20 PM

#25

fxstc1999

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From: GA

Battery tender is well worth the few bucks. Odyssey battery rep told me to use one year round. He said it takes approx. 50 miles of continuous riding to fully charge a battery. Still have my OEM battery in my 08 Streetglide, and it cranks the 120R with no problem.

Jul 21, 2013 | 08:31 PM

#26

rbferg

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From: Ashevegas

Quote:

Originally Posted by ftworthcowboy

When my bike is in the garage it is on the tender.

Same here!

Jul 21, 2013 | 08:38 PM

#27

brewdog

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From: North West PA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Talldog

Another vote for just using the Tender for winter storage, never hook it up in the summer.

Same goes with my bikes.

Jul 21, 2013 | 09:45 PM

#28

btsom

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For me it depends on the how the bike was used before it went back in the garage. Lots of short runs or a stop for gas just before coming home, it goes on the tender. If it is a 40 mile or more uninterrupted run, then the maintainer isn't as vital to bring the battery back to full charge as the trip was long enough to do that.

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Jul 21, 2013 | 11:25 PM

#29

my67pnycar

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My bike stays on the tender if its going to be parked for a few days or longer. My 06 1200 sporty came with the tender when I bought the bike, my Limited did not, go figure, lmao.....