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[Para Bellum]

Mine is on the left side, under the side panel cover.  It is also very short, just enough to stick out from under the cover.  I have not used it yet because I just got the bike in June and it is ridden regularly.  As fall settles in, I intend to take a look and re-route so it is more readily accessible for quick connect/disconnect as it sits longer and longer.   My 2012 was on the right side, not hidden and was easy to access (although it did fall onto the exhaust a few times and melt the end off). 

I noticed on the '18s the tender cord is where NHB said above, but there's another wrinkle:  Where the cord goes into the inside of the frame, it enters a wiring harness--and then it's invisible.  Didn't spend a lot of time on it, but couldn't find where it went; didn't go to the battery + terminal like the "add-on" harnesses do.  I did see where the '18s owner's manual says both the Main fuse and the P & A fuse must be inserted to use the battery tender cable.

[grc]

I noticed on the '18s the tender cord is where NHB said above, but there's another wrinkle:  Where the cord goes into the inside of the frame, it enters a wiring harness--and then it's invisible.  Didn't spend a lot of time on it, but couldn't find where it went; didn't go to the battery + terminal like the "add-on" harnesses do.  I did see where the '18s owner's manual says both the Main fuse and the P & A fuse must be inserted to use the battery tender cable.

The battery tender lead is part of the wiring harness now, and it is connected to the P&A fuse.  So you won't find leads going to the battery, which is a good thing.  Another good thing is the fuse is twice the amp rating of the old add-on style tender harnesses.

Jerry

[ultrarider123]

The battery tender lead is part of the wiring harness now, and it is connected to the P&A fuse.  So you won't find leads going to the battery, which is a good thing.  Another good thing is the fuse is twice the amp rating of the old add-on style tender harnesses.

Jerry

So THAT'S why the MSRP is up another couple thousand for the '18's.....

[Para Bellum]

So THAT'S why the MSRP is up another couple thousand for the '18's.....

(head palm)  Of course!   

[iski]

So THAT'S why the MSRP is up another couple thousand for the '18's.....

Does this mean in 2019 the little cap on end of the wiring harness won't be included and will be a $50 option.   

[ultrarider123]

Does this mean in 2019 the little cap on end of the wiring harness won't be included and will be a $50 option.   

$50?  Really?  Don't you know HD stands for "Hunerd-doller"....

[Ironhorse]

Here's the one on my tank console. I planned on using it for my heated gear, but it's used mostly for the Battery Tender.

[Ironhorse]

The one we use the most is here, run up through the grab strap. When my wife rides along I use a "Y" splitter
for both of us.

[iski]

$50?  Really?  Don't you know HD stands for "Hunerd-doller"....

In 2020 it will cost $100.  Will be the 3rd "new improved version" of the 2019 model cap that fell off when the bike was going faster than 45 mph. 

[Grizzly]

Here's the one on my tank console. I planned on using it for my heated gear, but it's used mostly for the Battery Tender.

Now that's the neatest job I've seen thus far... Where did you get the parts to complete it?

Thanks in advance.
Mike

[Ironhorse]

Now that's the neatest job I've seen thus far... Where did you get the parts to complete it?

Thanks in advance.
Mike

Mike,

I got it from Gerbing: https://www.gerbing.com/panel-mount
Another good source for hook ups and connectors is http://www.powerlet.com/shop-by-product/power-cables/PWRCBL
This is what I use to control the heat. http://www.warmnsafe.com/dual-remote-control-heat-troller/

Hope this helps.

Mark

[Grizzly]

Thanks Mark. 

[bigchuck]

Great idea and would be an excellent spot...if I ever kept the passenger strap and bracket on my bike.  That's one of those things that gets removed when it comes home for the first time

Passenger grab handle is required by Texas law even with backrest.

[ultrarider123]

Passenger grab handle is required by Texas law even with backrest.

No kidding?  Lawmakers are so funny.  Probably lots of money from the grab handle lobby....

Have they ever actually looked at the "safety straps" and how useless they really are?  And also still required if there is a backrest/tourpac? 

Oh well, I guess that puts me out of moving to Texas....

[roadrunner]

Follow up, replacing the stock harness, expecting to find harness connected to the battery .

Found out Rushmore models have the harness preinstalled and not connected to the battery.

Going to check the manual, any one replace your preinstalled battery tender harness?

Thanks