Battery Tender Really Necessary?
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From: Glendale AZ
Yup me too, and with the constant draw from modern electronics they are in a constant state of discharge....its a no brainer to me.
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From: Amboy, WA
Good thread and I learned some stuff!
So I am convinced to put it on my Ultra...but I also have an 04 V Star (I know, who cares)! Should I buy a second maintainer for it, switch the two back in forth each week, or don't worry about the V Star as its older?
So I am convinced to put it on my Ultra...but I also have an 04 V Star (I know, who cares)! Should I buy a second maintainer for it, switch the two back in forth each week, or don't worry about the V Star as its older?
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Road Warrior
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From: Londonderry, NH
I have 3 bikes and 2 Battery Tenders. I just move them around to the bike that gets the least use.
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From: Holly Springs, North Carolina
And the security system does drain a minute bit.
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NO. Not necessary, EXCEPT during Winter storage.
I purchased my 2011 FLHX new in June/2011. I have never used a battery tender during the riding season. The only time I use one is in the Winter, when the battery is pulled and stored in my workroom until Spring.
I purchased my 2011 FLHX new in June/2011. I have never used a battery tender during the riding season. The only time I use one is in the Winter, when the battery is pulled and stored in my workroom until Spring.
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So there you have it....crucially necessary? No. Helpful? Sure. Your choice. Got $30 bucks free? Buy one and use it.
I went without one the first two years I had my Harley and did not have an issue. It was ridden at least once a month all winter those years. Have used it only during the winter season the last 2 years. Was necessary this winter or I would have been jumping my bike. Didn't ride from Nov to March. Sigh.
I went without one the first two years I had my Harley and did not have an issue. It was ridden at least once a month all winter those years. Have used it only during the winter season the last 2 years. Was necessary this winter or I would have been jumping my bike. Didn't ride from Nov to March. Sigh.