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Title: reccomendations for a battery tender
Post by: jhutch2115 on April 13, 2008, 04:54:34 PM
I need to purchase a battery tender this week, any sugestions for a model and place to purchase one from? Thanks in advance, JIM :)
Title: Re: reccomendations for a battery tender
Post by: MBP on April 13, 2008, 07:34:49 PM
I have the Battery Tender Junior, and I picked mine up from Pacific Battery Systems. Link: http://www.pacificbattery.com/batterytender0123.html
Title: Re: reccomendations for a battery tender
Post by: JeremyP on April 13, 2008, 07:43:50 PM
battery tender jr, walmart, 20 bucks
Title: Re: reccomendations for a battery tender
Post by: nikux on April 13, 2008, 10:31:09 PM
+1
Title: Re: reccomendations for a battery tender
Post by: jhutch2115 on April 14, 2008, 04:27:57 PM
I gues that I will be making a phone call to my in-law to pick me one up since he gets a discount for working there. Thanks to everyone and their replies. -- JIM :)
Title: Re: reccomendations for a battery tender
Post by: jhutch2115 on April 16, 2008, 02:09:04 PM
In case anyone else needs a battery tender I picked one up at Wall Mart today for $18.44 + tax. --- JIM :)
Title: Re: reccomendations for a battery tender
Post by: jhutch2115 on April 17, 2008, 06:26:06 PM
For people that have a battery tender do you have to diaconnect the battery from the motor cycles electrical system? Secondly my tender came with a set of leads that I can permanently attach to the Bat. an tuck them under the seat when not in use, is this safe to do??-- JIM :)
Title: Re: reccomendations for a battery tender
Post by: Eric_in_OR on April 18, 2008, 07:13:16 AM
Schumacher 1.5 amp Battery Companion Model 1562A (http://store.schumachermart.com/sem-1562a.html) available at Walmart for $18.44. You do not need to disconnect the battery from the bike when attached to the tender. In fact, I installed the ring connectors, and tucked the harness out the side of the frame (near your right knee) so that the seat doesn't even need to be removed. Just plug it in, and of course, remember to UNPLUG it in the morning!  :icon_rolleyes:
Title: Re: reccomendations for a battery tender
Post by: jhutch2115 on April 18, 2008, 11:26:33 AM
Thanks for the reply! I thought that I could, but the instrcutions are VERY sparce with regards to information! So, I will put these pig tail on after I get done cleaning the Tank, -- Jim:)
Title: Re: reccomendations for a battery tender
Post by: Y2K6GS500F on April 21, 2008, 06:23:04 AM
+1 on the battery tender jr. I have one, and I just plug the bike in after every ride.