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Old Oct 15, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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Hi guys, I just got a 2010 Vrod muscle. The garage that I'm parking the bike at has no electricity, and I'm concern about the battery for the winter.

I want to buy a battery Tender, but i have no electricity in the garage. Can anyone
help me with any ideas. My friend said just pull out the battery and charge it in the house. I really don't want to pull it out, but if that's my only option then ill do it.


An there's no way to run a cord into the garage.


THANKS GUYS
 
Old Oct 15, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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Just pull the battery, its 10 minuet job and then tender it in the house. I pull all the batteries from vehicles I store for winter
 
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 01:23 AM
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If you cant run a cord or get power to garage, yes take out battery and charge in your house. Welcome from Vancouver B.C. CANADA
 
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 05:38 AM
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 05:54 AM
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Welcome to the forum & congrats on the new bike. Have fun, Ride Safe

And you need to Pull it that will be the best for you...
 
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 05:59 AM
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Sounds like the only option is to pull the battery for the winter. Welcome to HDF From New York
 
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 06:01 AM
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There you have it. Welcome from central Washington. Great people here, tons of info and alot of usable knowledge. Enjoy yourself. Geezer
 
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 06:10 AM
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Wire the garage....
 
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 10:38 AM
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Hi there..i would pull the battery..but another option is a solar powered charger,use to use one on my boat just to keep it topped up.
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