BlueSky Posted June 14, 2022 #1 Posted June 14, 2022 Went to start my 07 RSV and only got a click. Did some checking and verified the battery was weak. I bought a new one from O'Reillys and I have to wonder about that store. I was told over the phone it would cost $155.99. When I got there a different guy waited on me. He charged me 125.99 and I had taken a look at the rack that had a price of 115.99. So, after a little delay, he claimed he charged me for the core even though it was sitting beside the new one. Maybe it was all a misunderstanding but I have to wonder. After installing it, the bike fired right up. The old battery had a date of 8/18 on it. So, it didn't last all that long. I kept a battery tender on it. Is it better to keep a battery tender on it or not? Thanks
RDawson Posted June 15, 2022 #2 Posted June 15, 2022 That’s a debatable opinion. I don’t use a tender on my AGM batteries but my bike usually doesn’t set months at a time like some. We may have to drink our air in the summer down here but we can ride in the winter.
Marcarl Posted June 15, 2022 #3 Posted June 15, 2022 I never felt the need for a tender. Have heard of some failures like yours and I never had a problem starting my machines either in the outside cold or the inside warm.
etcswjoe Posted June 16, 2022 #4 Posted June 16, 2022 Only used a battery tender one year and the battery did not last as long, whether it was tenders fault or not remains to bee seen.
videoarizona Posted July 5, 2022 #5 Posted July 5, 2022 (edited) No regarding tender. When my scoot mostly sits over the summer, I'll stick it on the tender for one overnight only maybe once a month. Battery doesn't need anything more... It's not like our bikes have a ton of accessories that draw power with ignition off. In New England, I never used a tender in winter. Just disconnected battery. In Spring, I would throw the charger on for a day. That's it. Both in NE and here in Arizona, I get 4 to 5 years on a battery. Have had 3 Yamahas here and no issues. Edited July 5, 2022 by videoarizona Add 2
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