[mark4Jesus]

Weather broke so I decided it was time to get more than 6 miles on the odometer. Didn't have the juice to start! The other night while I was playing with the stereo and learning the buttons, the thought crossed my mind, "Better start it up so you don't drain the battery." Guess what I didn't do! Anyway, I was going to jump it, but the clamps on my booster are too big. So I go get the Battery Tender to hook it up. I was trying to find a good place to hook the ground and noticed this familiar looking plug, followed it to the battery, A BATTERY TENDER CONNECTOR! I love this bike and haven't got to put a single mile on it yet!

 

[mark4Jesus]

I bought my Judge in October with 9,996 on it, and I think it rolled over on 11,960ish when I pulled in the garage yesterday. I rode 700+ miles in the first week, and nearly froze to death doing so on the way out to the mountains (no regrets). My daughter is six and she went for her first little ride yesterday. My intention is to wear this thing out so I can buy another ASAP. I absolutely love my new (is it still new after 2K?) bike and I'm sure you will.

However, if you don't get some mileage on it soon... I might have to start comparing you to my brother-in-law who rides his Harley 10 miles at a time and never if it is too cold, hot, rainy, sunny, windy, or otherwise.

Let me put this way...the heated seat and grips will be used!

 

[mark4Jesus]

I haven't had the lower cowling [battery access] off of my 2012 XR yet.... So you guys are saying there is a
"tender " connection there? factory supplied ?

Pics are priceless! Left side just out of fairing.

 

[mark4Jesus]

Battery Tender LED turned green and she started right up! Now storms are on the way! Should be nice tomorrow, so maybe I'll get her on the road then.

 

[mark4Jesus]

Two things that I have found handy.

1. SAE to Clamps connector.
Amazon.com: Battery Tender 081-0069-4 Alligator Clips with Black 2-Pin Quick Disconnect Plug: Automotive

2. SAE Extension Cable
Amazon.com: Battery Tender 081-0148-12 12.5' Extension Cable: Automotive

Plug both in and hook up to another veh(with the motor off) and you're up and running. Also good to jump your buddies bikes if they don't have a cable on their bike, but if they do the extension cable alone will work.

So then you can jump bike through Battery Tender cable?