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Old 01-08-2013 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Quentin
Is that MFI?

Random- is a battery tender necessary? Can I just charge it before Spring's first ride?
Yes.

and I just ride it regularly to keep it charged...
Old 01-08-2013 | 06:33 PM
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I pulled my battery last winter
it's on a charger now in hopes of riding this weekend

rule of thumb is that if it's going to be sitting, either have it disconnected or on a charger. same goes for any battery that isn't "deep cycle"
Old 01-08-2013 | 06:36 PM
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How long is too long to go with out charging? Months, weeks?
Old 01-08-2013 | 06:54 PM
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not sure... obviously frequent use is best, and the longer you go the worse it is for your battery. I'd say if it's going to sit for a month or more, disconnect. I'm pretty sure the battery on my project car is toast because it's been sitting too long with only occasional charging.
Old 01-08-2013 | 07:42 PM
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I pull my battery out every winter for about 2-3 months. Usually I charge it up like every 3 weeks. However, I moved and no longer have that charger. So just wanted to know if I'd still be good in the spring.
Old 01-09-2013 | 08:57 AM
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Yeah I pulled mine and ended up pulling the bike apart too.

Hope it's still ok come reassembly.
Old 01-09-2013 | 09:42 AM
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Old 01-09-2013 | 09:42 AM
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Old 01-09-2013 | 09:45 AM
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Old 01-09-2013 | 11:09 AM
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