12-13-2014, 09:59 AM
I've been using a Battery Tender, Jr. for years on my VFR. The battery on that bike is easily accessed. I use the jumper cable style clamps on the tender. Today, I attached the battery tender harness to the battery terminals of the CB and ran it through the small opening on the right side. That puts the cable by the right rear fender. I wrapped the cable a couple of times with electrical tape to protect against any chafing that may result (don't expect much but you never know) then zip tied it to the bracket where the grab handles would attach. The end is tucked up underneath neatly and the whole thing is almost undetectable. It turned out well.
I plan to alternate using the battery tender on each bike, depending on how long they sit. Now, I can still use the tender as I have always done with the battery tender clamps on the VFR then, when I want to charge the CB, simply connect the tender to the battery tender harness without bothering getting to the CB's battery which is tucked away pretty well and kind of a pain to access. One tender, two bikes. Not bad.
I've also seen an adapter that connects to the battery tender harness that allows you to charge your phone from your motorcycle. I plan to pick one up and keep it under the seat just in case I find myself on the road with a dead or dying phone.
I plan to alternate using the battery tender on each bike, depending on how long they sit. Now, I can still use the tender as I have always done with the battery tender clamps on the VFR then, when I want to charge the CB, simply connect the tender to the battery tender harness without bothering getting to the CB's battery which is tucked away pretty well and kind of a pain to access. One tender, two bikes. Not bad.
I've also seen an adapter that connects to the battery tender harness that allows you to charge your phone from your motorcycle. I plan to pick one up and keep it under the seat just in case I find myself on the road with a dead or dying phone.