battery tender wire

[lmadsen]

I have a 2014 RTS and would like some discriptions of where many of you have run your battery tender wire for easy access.

Thanks
LNM

 

[Cruzr Joe]

I have a 2014 RTS and would like some descriptions of where many of you have run your battery tender wire for easy access.

Thanks
LNM

The easiest place to use is the 12 volt (Cigarette Lighter Plug) plug in the rear trunk, be sure that this plug is "HOT" all the time.


Cruzr Joe

 

[Copperman]

I have a 2014 RTS and would like some discriptions of where many of you have run your battery tender wire for easy access.

Thanks
LNM

I plug mine in the power port in the trunk so I don't have a pigtail installed. I changed the port to be hot all the time (takes five minutes to change it).

 

[Bob Denman]

:agree: Just make sure that you move the fuse that's in Position #6 (In the right side fuse panel!), over into position #7.
That makes it Hot all of the time, and ready to take in some juice from your Battery Tender! :thumbup:
(I just performed that task today...)

 

[JayBros]

I have a fused SAE pigtail behind the zippered flap in the frunk that goes directly to the battery. The pig tail fuse is the same as that of my emergency compressor which also has an SAE plug. Two options for the price of one.

 

[lmadsen]

:agree: Just make sure that you move the fuse that's in Position #6 (In the right side fuse panel!), over into position #7.
That makes it Hot all of the time, and ready to take in some juice from your Battery Tender! :thumbup:
(I just performed that task today...)

I am not exactly sure what the plug looks like that you plug into the port. Where do you get something that plugs in and still has the connector for the battery tender.

Thanks
LNM

 

[Bob Denman]

Easy peasey! :thumbup:
It's just your typical 12 volt plug-in connector; the same type that you'd plug into the cigarette lighter in your car...
Battery Tender sells them...
I also think that Radio Shack does also.

 

[Mr. White]

I bought my cig plug at Wal Mart...most auto parts stores sell them and they hook on your battery tender wire...I plug Mr. Cognac in each day after riding....as I do Punkin, my GW. They love it.

:spyder2:

 

[PMK]

As others have mentioned, the 12v cigarette lighter style plug in the trunk is a super easy spot to use.

To make the outlet powered 100% of the time you swap a fuse from one spot to the spot beside it. Something remove fuse 5 and install in in fuse holder 6. I forget the actual locations but someone will post it.

I personally prefer the Battery Minder brand. So I purchased the Battery Minder, and at the same time I purchased the cigarette style adapter. These easily join with the Battery Minder installed connectors.

Upon completing a ride, open trunk, plug the Battery Minder into 110v extension cord, then plug the Battery Minder into the Spyder. Super easy and no extra wires or connections required. I purchased these items from Northern Tool.

http://www.batteryminders.com/12-volt-maintenance-charger-desfulator-1500

http://www.batteryminders.com/12-24-volt-vehicle-power-plug

PK

 

[PMK]

If you want the universal pigtail, that is directly mounted on the battery, those are available also. Normally owners leave the wire hanging loose inside the frunk.

http://www.batteryminders.com/ring-terminal-assembly-rta-2415

PK

 

[Pampurrs]

I ran a quick connect wire to the battery terminals. The quick connect end of the wire is in my Frunk. All I do is open the Frunk at the end of the day and plug it in, then gently close the lid onto the wire. Very simple to do.

Pam

 

[ttrac]

:agree: Just make sure that you move the fuse that's in Position #6 (In the right side fuse panel!), over into position #7.
That makes it Hot all of the time, and ready to take in some juice from your Battery Tender! :thumbup:
(I just performed that task today...)

I agree did the same hing last month.:2thumbs:

 

[SPIDR1]

Same thing here

It is really nice when putting the rtl away for the winter but yet want a .75 charge maintainer on it. Going to attached a power outlet to the lead for the frunk. It is great to pass ideas along to all the great riders. Remember, be safe on the roads and have fun!

I ran a quick connect wire to the battery terminals. The quick connect end of the wire is in my Frunk. All I do is open the Frunk at the end of the day and plug it in, then gently close the lid onto the wire. Very simple to do.

Pam

 

[bmwlarry]

The dealer places on near the front left A-Arm when they setup a new bike. I added another inside the frunk up near the top where it is easy to get to. I only use it when in the garage.

 

[trikermutha]

I ran a quick connect wire to the battery terminals. The quick connect end of the wire is in my Frunk. All I do is open the Frunk at the end of the day and plug it in, then gently close the lid onto the wire. Very simple to do.

Pam

:agree: did the same things to mine..More of a direct connection to the battery while charging.

 

[bigbadbrucie]

Heated Vest

I have a heated vest. I installed the hook up for it under the seat, with the end hanging out beside my left leg and the other end to the battery. While riding in cooler weather I use it for my vest, and then when I get home, plug in my battery tender instead. Killed two birds.:clap:

 

[ralph12345678910]

battery tender

The 2016 f3 already has the pigtails hooked up to the battery, just pull frunk liner out and it is there.

 

[Elembytes]

Mine is located.....

Mine is located inside the zippered pocket inside the FRUNK.

THE ONLY issue I have and it really isn't an issue- is when I park my Spyder (2015 RT Limited) I lift the frunk gasket and slip the tender lead from the electrical plug under the gasket and then into the pocket and connect the pigtail there. No issues and I can close my Frunk and all is well.

 

[al0vely]

The 2016 f3 already has the pigtails hooked up to the battery, just pull frunk liner out and it is there.

That is good to know I was planning to get mine connected this week.

 

[Copperman]

The 2016 f3 already has the pigtails hooked up to the battery, just pull frunk liner out and it is there.

Hmmm... Maybe your dealer installed one for you? I don't have one on mine. My wife's F3 Limited doesn't have one either.