I am thinking of getting a battery tender/charger, I want the type that I can leave a plug in lead permanently attached to the bike and just plug it in as needed, what is the best make/model to get?

 

The one at the dealer is pretty good, and about the right price (shocker).

 

You'll pay more for one at the dealer with the HD name on it. Thery're made by the same co, so check online for a better price.,,

 

Dealer? I don't do dealers, anyone know which make it is?

 

the ones they sell in the dealers here in the u.k are optimate ones http://www.amazon.co.uk/OptiMate-4-B...3124239&sr=8-1, supposed to be very good , but i bought a CTEK xs800 because it is cheaper , it works very well and is pretty small , i have no complaints http://www.ctekchargers.co.uk/ctek-xs08.php

 

Deltran (maker of Battery Tender, Jr. + others) = HD's tender (same company w/HD logo). Recommend you get the Battery Tender, Jr. - always on sale somewhere online...

http://batterytender.com/

 

Thanks.

 

Got mine at Walmart...can't remember the brand off the top of my head but had it for 2 years now and no problems. Usually leave it plugged in all Winter.

 

$22.60 for the BT Junior @ Amazon.com. Free shipping if your total is at least $25.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...pf_rd_i=507846

 

Got two from walmart, one over 10 years old and not a problem with either, think the last one I bought was about $20. Of course China junk, but they work.