Running pigtail for Battery tender

[devilboy]

I hooked up a Battery tender pigtail as one of the first things I did when I got the bike. It is currently sitting behind the battery panel
not in use. I will hook up a  "waterproof" fuse  box somewhere to run all the future electrics..  I found a cool waterproof  dual USB port to go in left position in dash panel and would be perfect for Iphone and GPS upfront
http://www.amazon.com/Blue-Sea-Dual-Charger-Socket/dp/B0082CXEI8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1359398306&sr=8-3&keywords=waterproof+usb+socket.
or   something like this one    http://www.amazon.com/Motorcycle-Phone-Outlet-Handlebar-Bracket/dp/B009KLVGLW/ref=sr_1_23?ie=UTF8&qid=1359398565&sr=8-23&keywords=waterproof+usb+socket
running from Battery area into my removable Givi  tank bag...   still thinking this out...
I know I do NOT need heated clothing  I have more than adequate clothing to ride into high 20s.....

[maxtog]

Max, why to the frame instead of the negative terminal?

Because the negative terminal is way on the other side of the battery.  Plus, everything else negative is all right there on the frame, conveniently.

[Cheesecake]

This is the perfect place for my needs. There is a fairing support right up under the painted fairing, where you can zip tie the excess if you are using a longer length of wire. As others mentioned, just don't pinch the wire under the edge of that black metal plate. It only has a small area that you can use to run a wire.

[maxtog]

I have generally been very happy with the Battery Tender Jr..  I use it every day to keep the battery in top shape.  Unfortunately, mine recently failed after using it for 3 years.  The lights started going haywire, blinking in patterns that made no sense and were not in the instructions.  I had one at work, so I brought it home and swapped the two and it acted normally.  So I swapped the old one back in and it acted strange again.  I have heard the warranty is a hassle and expensive, so I probably won't bother.  I just thought I would pass this info along.

I still think using a battery tender is a good idea and can potentially greatly extend the life of a battery (and I will get a new one)... I just wish my $25 investment lasted a few years longer.

[Throttle 8]

You may have just got a bad one Max---a couple of mine are approaching 8 years with no issues.

[maxtog]

You may have just got a bad one Max---a couple of mine are approaching 8 years with no issues.

Yeah, it happens with lots of stuff.  I typically try to assess based on reviews.  The main problem is that few products remain in production for many years without major changes.  So while I am disappointed, I already have another of the same brand.... although it looks quite different now.  Whether they are better made or worse made, only time will tell.