Battery on the tender...
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I've gotten into the habit of hooking the bikes up to battery tenders after I finish riding. On the FXDL, depending on the ride distance, how many times I start and stop the bike, etc, it typically takes between 15 mins and an hour for the tender to go to a solid green light indicating the battery is fully charged.
On the last few rides, it's been taking much longer (6 or 7 hours or more), but eventually goes green.
Battery is only a year old and still starts the bike, and the green light indicates full charge, but I wonder if I should swap out the battery before it takes a dump.
Anyone have a similar experience?
On the last few rides, it's been taking much longer (6 or 7 hours or more), but eventually goes green.
Battery is only a year old and still starts the bike, and the green light indicates full charge, but I wonder if I should swap out the battery before it takes a dump.
Anyone have a similar experience?
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This isn't true for mc or car batteries. Nicad or nickel metal hyd batteries yes but these types of batteries are NOT used in MCs or cars.
Last edited by Campy Roadie; 06-19-2012 at 05:27 AM.
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You don't need to charge the battery after every ride. Only if it is getting real cold , winter lay over of course, or if your not riding for a week or more. I was about to buy a new battery last week but took it to harley and had them test it, They told me it was still good, i left happy.
On the other hand the charger you are using may have a glitch going.
On the other hand the charger you are using may have a glitch going.
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For OP - if this was the "pre-sealed" battery days I'd say check your water levels, but can't on these newer units. Check your volt levels before/after ride & see what they read...maybe your bike has elec/charging system problems...?