battery tender install: Should o Shouldnt I

[ROADKILL]

ok, could someone explain to an ignorant newbie what does the "install tender" mean?
I understand how to remove a seat and plug the tender to a battery, but what is "installing it"?

Thanks,
Baron

Battery tenders usually come with two different set ups 1) a pigtail with alligator clips 2) a pigtail with ring connectors that permanently attach to the battery. I use the one with the ring connectors and the plug comes out just behind the seat so all I have to due is remove the cap and plug it in.

[RoadStarRaider]

[arrowdriver]

I like the pigtails for the charger ... is it possible to buy just these 'pigtails'? I have a battery charger. I have to buy a charger for the wife's bike ...

This?

https://www.denniskirk.com/battery-tender/junior-plus-replacement-snap-cord.p28919.prd/28919.sku

[Metric]

My pigtail come out by the passenger foot peg on left side...I also installed another one where the gas tank meets the seat. I have a cig. Lighter with pig tail in my tank bag that plugs into that one for charging stuff and 12 volt power

[dreadly]

I like the pigtails for the charger ... is it possible to buy just these 'pigtails'? I have a battery charger. I have to buy a charger for the wife's bike ...

This?

https://www.denniskirk.com/battery-tender/junior-plus-replacement-snap-cord.p28919.prd/28919.sku

Cool thanks!

[Raiderrottie]

I just hooked up the Tender i have shaped like a V-Twin for my bike and quad.  Starts up when plugged in!! love it

[bigjohn]

sounds like a no brainer.. i ride year round. so i guess i don't need one. big john

[Sweet Tooth]

My pigtail come out by the passenger foot peg on left side...I also installed another one where the gas tank meets the seat. I have a cig. Lighter with pig tail in my tank bag that plugs into that one for charging stuff and 12 volt power

I charged my buddies battery over night on his truck through his cig lighter beings his battery went dead and the hood latch was broken.. He didnt think you could through the lighter. .

[Tail dragger]

sounds like a no brainer.. i ride year round. so i guess i don't need one. big john

I ride year round as well, but due to weather (snow and severe cold) can't or don't ride for a week or so at times so that is when I use the Battery Tender.  Like to know that the cold isn't draining the battery and when I get ready to ride, so is the bike.  You may live in an area that isn't as cold, couldn't tell as you are not on the map.

[seventhLetter]

I have been using a tender every night now for about a week and a half.  I ride everyday, but I use some energy sucking heated gear this time of year that was draining the battery down.  Since I started using the tender, my cold starts have been almost immediate and I've had no issues with sputtering due to dead battery while riding.