[DaveyFB]

They went over the entire bike with me 2x
They went over exhaust options, AC, dock if I needed one
Asked me questions when dropping off the Fat Boy for service, very thorough
Very experienced people, there is Zero reason to plug a new bike into a Tender every nite
I set the PIN myself soon after I bought the FB & did the same with the RG

 

[soundman5000]

I can totally understand if one chooses to not plug a bike in every night but 99.9 % of the time if Im at home at night and i'm parked in my spot in my garage that has my tender plugged into the wall ready for me, why not connect it?

I recently purchased this ( pic ) tender port relocation adapter ( STEALTHPORT ) that will mount between my Street Glide saddle bag and fender to I hope make plugging the tender in a easer task with no bending down searching for the pigtail...

I plan to install this as soon as the heat dome leaves as my garage is to HOT to do anything in !

Video I found of the install Stealthport link below...

STEALTHPORT Video

 

[Biggles]

If on a away days run ,just take a portable power pack battery tender with you ,you can leave it plugged in without needing mains electricity.
I have had this one for a long time.

 

[drc68]

Hook it up to a portable power pack .My one will keep a battery topped up ,and re charge a battery . View attachment 880184 View attachment 880185

Yup, I keep one of those charged up and in the saddlebag at all times. Never had to use it yet. In the garage it's on a tender at all times when not riding, probably not necessary when riding daily.

 

[Biggles]

Yup, I keep one of those charged up and in the saddlebag at all times. Never had to use it yet. In the garage it's on a tender at all times when not riding, probably not necessary when riding daily.

I seem to have helped many people get started other than never needing to get myself started .But obviously it will re charge a low battery if plugged in ,say out camping ,and it will keep a battery topped up as well .Mine is powerful and I can leave it for up to 3 months before having to re charge it on indoor electric USB power point .
I have a plug in socket on my bike for when it's in my garage plugged into a optimate tender .But I can leave my 02 Flstf for up to 2 weeks with no tender plugged in and it will start on a 4 year old battery.
BUT it's got none of the latest electronic gizmos the newer ones have ,so noth9ng to drain the battery.No remote alarm system. That was all taken off by previous owner .

 

[MilsurpShooter]

Yup, I keep one of those charged up and in the saddlebag at all times. Never had to use it yet. In the garage it's on a tender at all times when not riding, probably not necessary when riding daily.

Good to keep it for just in case. Something I've learned the hard way? There is a little downside to keeping my bike on the tender...

I usually take a nice little ride north about 100 or so miles to get lotto tickets from a "lucky" spot. My battery had around 3 years on it (They've usually lasted me 5 and I replace at the 5 year mark even if battery is working fine) so the slightly slower crank on startup wasn't something I was too concerned about.

Unplugged the tender, started the bike, left home and got about 32 miles north. Gas was getting a little low so I figured I'd hit the gas station before the bridge. Gas stations across the bridge but sometimes that brings you across state lines, which I try not to do for... reasons... Filled up, went to start the bike and.... Nothing but a click.

Luckily, good friend lives about 10 minutes from the gas station. Had the seat off and battery ready when he got there. Plugged in his jump pack, fired up, rode right back down the highway to my indie for a new battery. They ran some tests for me to check the charging system and everything was good. That battery just didn't last as long as my others have is all.

 

[Biggles]

With my under seat plug in ,and no tools pitch black and not in a hurry ,if no start I just plug in jump pack have a sit down.for say 20 mins and the power pack normally boosts the battery up enough for me to (.unplug power pack first ).and then start the bike.

 

[JLR]

I plug my battery tender in after a ride as it is close to a wall outlet. It sure doesn't hurt anything, so why not?

When jump starting a Harley you can connect to the live terminal on the starter and a clean ground on the engine. Usually much easier than removing the seat.

 

[Biggles]

I plug my battery tender in after a ride as it is close to a wall outlet. It sure doesn't hurt anything, so why not?

When jump starting a Harley you can connect to the live terminal on the starter and a clean ground on the engine. Usually much easier than removing the seat.

Yep I seen that before ,but no way can I get to that starter nut on.my 02 Fat Boy .it's buried.
Plugging in the power pack ,and letting it sit for 20 mins ,means you don't have to jump start at all .
Not sure on the newer ones with all the electronics that jump starting is to be avoided in any case.

 

[geezin']

I run my tender lead out the top of the side cover and zip tied to the upper frame rail. I have a solo with the underseat fairing (strange name) so it covers most of it. I use it for my electric gear in cold weather.

 

[Biggles]

I have another BUTURE Power pack in my car inside the car.If say it's dark ,raining and don't want to mess around lifting up the bonnet / Hood to search in the dark for the battery connections ,mine comes with a cigarette connection to plug in dash socket ,and sit and wait say 20 minutes for the pack to transfer enough power to the car battery to start .without even getting out the car .

 

[geezin']

That's admitting defeat ain't it??

 

[Biggles]

Maybe ,but handy for a female on her own with a flat car battery .

 

[RoadGlide2025]

This is quoted from a 2024 HD Owners Manual...

Charge the battery when:
• Motorcycle lights appear dim.
• Electric starter sounds weak.
• Battery has not been used for two weeks or more.

If only the battery would last for two weeks. My experience with my new 2025 Road Glide is that over a week is problematic now. I had the battery light come on and stay on after not riding the bike for 8 days.

My previous 2020 and 2015 Road Glides could go two weeks with no issues. Though I tended to go a week at a time, whether dependent. I tend to ride in the winter as well as an aside.

I actually finally decided to start an account here (not much of a forum person in general) because of the issues I'm seeing with the battery. It looks like with this current generation of touring Harleys (RGs & SGs) that you probably need to make sure you go out once every five days or less.

Anything after that feels like a crap shoot. I think HD needs to take a closer look at efficiency of their electronics and in particular when shut down. Either that or increase the power storage of the batteries. I shouldn't need to hook it up to a tender after a week.

I'm starting to think that maybe after the ride I should just remove the circuit breaker if I'm not going to go out for a over a week. Which with this new generation would get old since you need to remove the saddle bag first before you can remove the side cover.

Don't get me wrong, this bike is pretty awesome, a large difference between it and the previous generations of Road Glides. Though I miss my heated hummock seat. (Come on HD gets off your backside and bring out the hummock seat for the new generation of RG's and SG's)

 

[RoadGlide2025]

I can totally understand if one chooses to not plug a bike in every night but 99.9 % of the time if Im at home at night and i'm parked in my spot in my garage that has my tender plugged into the wall ready for me, why not connect it?

I recently purchased this ( pic ) tender port relocation adapter ( STEALTHPORT ) that will mount between my Street Glide saddle bag and fender to I hope make plugging the tender in a easer task with no bending down searching for the pigtail...

I plan to install this as soon as the heat dome leaves as my garage is to HOT to do anything in !

Video I found of the install Stealthport link below...

STEALTHPORT Video

View attachment 881003

That's a good idea. I didn't like the port cable hanging down the side of the bike and have always put it in its holder under the side cover. The new generation of RGs/SGs though requires removing the saddle bag before you can remove the cover. Kinda annoying to be sure. It's probably just a me thing, but I can't stand cables hanging down the side of the bike. I'm going to have to look into a stealth port.

 

[RoadGlide2025]

If on a away days run ,just take a portable power pack battery tender with you ,you can leave it plugged in without needing mains electricity.
I have had this one for a long time. View attachment 881004

A quick search didn't confirm for me or not but does Buture have plugs for the HD plug or do you need to track down an adapter?

 

[Biggles]

A quick search didn't confirm for me or not but does Buture have plugs for the HD plug or do you need to track down an adapter?

No ,no specific plug in for HD .just adapt your own.
It does come with a plug in cigarette lighter male plug .

this is the model to get.

 

[not2fast]

It will probably help your battery to last longer if you have it on a tender daily but if it has to have that done or it won’t start
you have a problem. I would think you should be able to go at least a week, probably more, without needing a tender.

 

[slingshot383]

I route my tender wire up behind my saddle bag, easy to get to, and tucks out of the way when riding. Also away from hot parts and moving parts.

 

[Biggles]

My cable pokes out under the saddle