I used to use Battery Tender but after exploring Battery Minder I switched. They make selectable models that allow you to change the charging voltage to match your battery whether you have a standard flooded lead-acid, an AGM absorbed glass mat or a lithium one. The one called out above is for the AGM battery which is standard on the Indian. The charger has 4 modes starting with a soft start for low batteries, then a constant current for the main/absorption charge followed by a constant voltage for a finish charge. The fourth mode is a float charge to hold the battery at full charge. The charger also has a temperature correction ability as a batteries voltage fluctuates with temperature so it will always be charging at the desired voltage. The desulfation mode is always on. It is a pulsed charge that helps shock the crystals that form on the battery plates decreasing capacity. And finally, it tests the battery every 12 hrs giving you an early heads up that trouble may be coming before you get stranded. There is no downside to this charger sans the price, but you get what you pay for. I use to use all the above charging methods manually when I serviced aircraft batteries for a living. Now in the age of computers, you can buy a smart-charger that does most of the things I had to do manually. And one final note. Yes, you can get by with an improper charger and you may never notice it. Battery manufacturers develop their batteries using different chemistry's which require different charging schemes in order to develop and maintain full potential. With big V-twins, it is even more important to have a strong battery.
Great video! It should help those who know little or nothing about properly charging or maintaining a battery. But take note, at the 2:09 mark, attaching the cable clamp to the screw, as indicated in your additional tips at 3:08. That screw is loose, thus will not achieve a full contact with the terminal. When possible, attach all clamps or cables to either a battery post or a tightened screw. You'll achieve a better connection. I've had a rep from Deka Batteries (supplier of batteries from heavy equipment 4D batteries, semis group 31, down to motorcycles) confirm this. The best connection yields the best charge, especially when jumping a battery.
I traded my ninja zx14r that I only started once a week for a 2019 Indian Springfield. My battery is not holding a charge. It went from 14.5 down to 12 in six days. If this is normal please let me know thanks. I didn't use a trickle charger for either bike.
Your Springfield, much like the Roadmaster and Chieftain, have accessories that continually drain the battery, such as the clock, alarm system, etc. so yes, you will see a drain on your battery, especially if parked for an extended length of time.
Taken mine in lately, for stalling on me in intersection, would not start up...sounded like ignition was good...heck took to shop...all wad said probably fob battery...they said was changed...now 2days later it was showing lower voltage on panel on battery.Couldnt this be seen by shop? 2017 chief vintage i purchased..had one year..shop help only help has referred to me as sir several times...thinking this biker dude shop help is not doing me full service...
I used to use Battery Tender but after exploring Battery Minder I switched. They make selectable models that allow you to change the charging voltage to match your battery whether you have a standard flooded lead-acid, an AGM absorbed glass mat or a lithium one. The one called out above is for the AGM battery which is standard on the Indian.
The charger has 4 modes starting with a soft start for low batteries, then a constant current for the main/absorption charge followed by a constant voltage for a finish charge. The fourth mode is a float charge to hold the battery at full charge.
The charger also has a temperature correction ability as a batteries voltage fluctuates with temperature so it will always be charging at the desired voltage.
The desulfation mode is always on. It is a pulsed charge that helps shock the crystals that form on the battery plates decreasing capacity.
And finally, it tests the battery every 12 hrs giving you an early heads up that trouble may be coming before you get stranded.
There is no downside to this charger sans the price, but you get what you pay for. I use to use all the above charging methods manually when I serviced aircraft batteries for a living. Now in the age of computers, you can buy a smart-charger that does most of the things I had to do manually.
And one final note. Yes, you can get by with an improper charger and you may never notice it. Battery manufacturers develop their batteries using different chemistry's which require different charging schemes in order to develop and maintain full potential. With big V-twins, it is even more important to have a strong battery.
Great video! It should help those who know little or nothing about properly charging or maintaining a battery. But take note, at the 2:09 mark, attaching the cable clamp to the screw, as indicated in your additional tips at 3:08. That screw is loose, thus will not achieve a full contact with the terminal. When possible, attach all clamps or cables to either a battery post or a tightened screw. You'll achieve a better connection. I've had a rep from Deka Batteries (supplier of batteries from heavy equipment 4D batteries, semis group 31, down to motorcycles) confirm this. The best connection yields the best charge, especially when jumping a battery.
I appreciate this video. I did not know I had a quick connect until I listen to your video. Thanks so much! God bless you
Great information, the part about the jumper cables stirred up some childhood trauma.
My battery is at 7.5V, you think I can use the battery minder or do I do the full battery setup described in the video???
I can't see why you can't. The video at 2:09 has already answered your question.
Thanks Patrick, could you tell Indian I need my ftr1200 asap. Thanks Patrick.
2020 Indian Challenger trickle charger location is behind side cover on the left side and is labeled as such
Hey Patrick - how do i get the battery out of my FTR please?
I traded my ninja zx14r that I only started once a week for a 2019 Indian Springfield. My battery is not holding a charge. It went from 14.5 down to 12 in six days. If this is normal please let me know thanks. I didn't use a trickle charger for either bike.
Your Springfield, much like the Roadmaster and Chieftain, have accessories that continually drain the battery, such as the clock, alarm system, etc. so yes, you will see a drain on your battery, especially if parked for an extended length of time.
Thanks for the good info!
Where is the battery tender located on a 2016 Chief Vintage? Thanks
Did you ever find out?
Taken mine in lately, for stalling on me in intersection, would not start up...sounded like ignition was good...heck took to shop...all wad said probably fob battery...they said was changed...now 2days later it was showing lower voltage on panel on battery.Couldnt this be seen by shop? 2017 chief vintage i purchased..had one year..shop help only help has referred to me as sir several times...thinking this biker dude shop help is not doing me full service...
That's for an education in batteries!
Get a battery tender, plug it in after every ride, you're welcome.
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