BlueSky Posted June 14, 2022 Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDawson Posted June 15, 2022 Share #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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcarl Posted June 15, 2022 Share #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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted June 16, 2022 Share #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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videoarizona Posted July 5, 2022 Share #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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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