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    Active Member mstella101's Avatar
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    Default My first Spyder(motorcycle also), looking for a little 'Tender' ness in Chicago!

    What is the best Battery Tender for my 13 ST-S, I was told a Tender was the way to go- better than a trickle charger. Also looking at a Deltran - not sure if I need 12 volt or a 6 volt. I'm told I will need one of these in Chicagoland but I would like to ride whenever I can.
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    Default tender

    your better off with a battery tender, most motorcycle dealers sell them, you just plug it to the bike and the wall outlet and it will keep the battery at peak performance
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    Quote Originally Posted by mstella101 View Post
    What is the best Battery Tender for my 13 ST-S, I was told a Tender was the way to go- better than a trickle charger. Also looking at a Deltran - not sure if I need 12 volt or a 6 volt. I'm told I will need one of these in Chicagoland but I would like to ride whenever I can.
    Any help is greatly appreciated!
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    mstella101 aka Mat
    One of the Deltran "Battery Tender brand" models for motorcycles will be fine. There are other brands as well. Just make sure they are a smart charger that will not overcharge.

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    12 volts

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    Default WELCOME to SPYDERLAND

    almost anything you need is on the site, with the best people around.

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    Here is what I and many others use it is on sale for $19.95 this week http://www.jafrum.com/Accessories/Ba...FRBnOgod0isAWQ

    2013 Mag Silver SE5 RT BahaRon Sway bar & Sway bar links, Grip Puppies, Kuryakyn Helmet locks , Ultimate Seat w/Utopia Backrest, Dash power outlet, Spyderpops BumpSkid, Swagman Cup holders, Full size Brake Pedal, Seal DLX Floorboards, Freeway Blaster horns, Sylvania Super Bright fender LEDs, Scotchlite 680 Rear & Fender Reflectors, BRP Fog Light Kit, LED Mirror turn signal strips, 2014 RT grille mod. Outlaw Laser Alignment




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    Default Cheap but Good Alternative

    This is what I have been using on my Goldwing and Silverwing for several years.
    http://www.harborfreight.com/automat...ger-42292.html

    Replace the alligator clips with these and you're set.
    http://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-47965-...sim_sbs_auto_3

    On the battery half of the wires, hook the female to the positive and vice-versa for the charger side! It works great!

    Ride safely, CH
    Last edited by Canned Ham; 12-06-2013 at 08:50 PM.

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    Default Thanks!

    great info- thanks for the quick responses. going to buy one tomorrow.

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    The Deltran Battery Tender Jr., BT Plus, Accumate, Optimate, Xtreme, and Genius all work well. There are others, too.
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    Default Welcome..!! Welcome..!!

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