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10-04-2018, 04:14 AM
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Electric shutoff
If I disconnect this ground cable that comes from the battery will everything be off for winter storag e ?
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10-04-2018, 01:42 PM
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I would just pull the battery and keep it somewhere above freezing (at minimum) for the winter, it's best if you can charge it occasionally or hook a battery tender to it. It will prematurely kill your battery to leave it outside not connected to some type of charger.
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10-04-2018, 05:13 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Local150
If I disconnect this ground cable that comes from the battery will everything be off for winter storag Attachment 5076e ?
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Yes, but as suggested by WILD. Put in in a garage or some place warmer than Illinois in winter. And keep it charged.
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10-05-2018, 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by ArmyVeteran
Yes, but as suggested by WILD. Put in in a garage or some place warmer than Illinois in winter. And keep it charged.
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That's what I am going to do,, put it in basement, am still going to put a disconnect switch in,, Illinois winter yuk. Will be leaving for Florida in a couple months
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10-05-2018, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Local150
That's what I am going to do,, put it in basement, am still going to put a disconnect switch in,, Illinois winter yuk. Will be leaving for Florida in a couple months
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Have a safe trip.
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10-05-2018, 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by ArmyVeteran
Have a safe trip.
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Thank you
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10-10-2018, 10:16 PM
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Took battery out for the windows terminal and put in basement at my house. Also put in a disconnect switch on the - side of battery , bought a 20 inch ground cable to make it work, turned out good. Nay post picture later, forgot to take 1 today. In the off position it kills everything
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10-10-2018, 11:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Local150
Took battery out for the windows terminal and put in basement at my house. Also put in a disconnect switch on the - side of battery , bought a 20 inch ground cable to make it work, turned out good. Nay post picture later, forgot to take 1 today. In the off position it kills everything
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What's a "windows terminal" (scratching head).
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10-10-2018, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Occupant5143
What's a "windows terminal" (scratching head).
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He must work for Microsoft.
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10-11-2018, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Occupant5143
What's a "windows terminal" (scratching head).
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Lol guess that's why my teachers 40 years ago said to proofread everything . Forget windows termi al and replace with winter. Sorry lol
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10-11-2018, 12:55 AM
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Just my 2 cents worth as an electronics tech - keep the battery on a maintenance charger until you need it and DO NOT store it on bare concrete floor, use a board under it 1/2" or better to keep from a leaching discharge.
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10-11-2018, 04:19 AM
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Years ago I put my motorcycle in storage as I embarked on a one-year remote tour in the military. It was an expensive battery, so I took it home, connected a little trickle charger (this was before maintenance chargers) to a 24 hr timer, set to go "on" for one hour each day. One year later, the thing was unplugged; my wife said she needed the outlet right after I left, and forgot to put it back in service. I bought a new battery! LOL
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10-11-2018, 02:49 PM
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Choosing between wife and Harley. That's a tough one.
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10-11-2018, 07:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Red Badger
Just my 2 cents worth as an electronics tech - keep the battery on a maintenance charger until you need it and DO NOT store it on bare concrete floor, use a board under it 1/2" or better to keep from a leaching discharge.
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I always do everything you mentioned,, but a guy at a battery store told me the concrete floor idea is not true with batteries today,, but guess what,, I still set it on wood lol
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10-11-2018, 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by persistent
Choosing between wife and Harley. That's a tough one.
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The Harley with straight pipes is probably quieter lol
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