Battery Charging

[Hooligan]

Originally Posted by Hooligan

My 2018 came with it fitted. I was told it was installed at the dealer. Was I charged for it? probably but it wasn't a separate line item on the invoice. A must have IMO where climate dictates storing the bike for months at a time.

...Furthermore, I have always plugged my bikes in...summer/winter. Became a habit many years ago. I found it extends battery life. no scientific data to back it up though.

[MA413]

Just to echo the rest.  I’ve always used a “battery tender” with no negative effects that I know of.  Old man winter wreaks havoc on batteries here and I’ll take the added insurance. I was stoked to see my bike came with the easy connector.

[andrewbrandon19]

Any new battery tender will come with the harness you need, and if you need just the harness they are dirt cheap.  https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/battery-tender-quick-disconnect-harness