Need to put on a battery tender,, not sure where or how?

[pilotguy299]

it helps if you open the left saddle bag before trying to pull the left cover off.

[Rickc]

I fished the lead out by the rear crash bar and plastic wire tied it in place.

[53driver]

I fished the lead out by the rear crash bar and plastic wire tied it in place.

+1.

Fastened to the underside of the left rear crash bar.
2 Black zip ties.
Unnoticeable.

[svnten]

I started taking the side panel off (had the bags open) but could not get it all the way off. I took off the seat to try and get a better grip on it but it's being stubborn along the part we're it connects to the front of the saddlebags. I can reach the battery but would like to get this side piece off without messing it up.?

[Big Jay]

The owners manual gives pretty good instructions for removing the side panels. probly better than than I could explain it.

[53driver]

I started taking the side panel off (had the bags open) but could not get it all the way off. I took off the seat to try and get a better grip on it but it's being stubborn along the part we're it connects to the front of the saddlebags. I can reach the battery but would like to get this side piece off without messing it up.?

I thought I was going to break something first few times I did it.
It's just round plugs into grommets.....should pop off but, yes, right around the saddlebag enclosure can get a bit interesting.

Of course, once you get it off, now is a great time to take those ultra small zip ties and put one on each rubber grommet.
Then use vaseline and lube the rubber so the panels pop off and on easier.

Best of luck,
Steve

[willtill]

I started taking the side panel off (had the bags open) but could not get it all the way off. I took off the seat to try and get a better grip on it but it's being stubborn along the part we're it connects to the front of the saddlebags. I can reach the battery but would like to get this side piece off without messing it up.?

There are two prongs that are inserted into grommets, roughly where I indicated with the arrows. Just use a firm grip close to this plastic area and pull it straight off (directly away from the bike). They are some of the most resistant fasteners on the bike.

After you get them off, use Vaseline (as Steve said) or use a spray silicone (like I have) to treat the rubber grommets. You will be amazed at how easy it will be to push the fasteners back on and off thereafter



This is the silicone spray that I have (and use): https://www.walmart.com/ip/Sprayway-...Spray/49134886

[Jerryo]

Just installed one on my 2016 F6B

very easy takes 10 minutes
open RH saddle bag/shifter side, remove body panel with F6B logo,, this exposes battery and terminals
just need to use (pigtails/quick connect lead) supplied with charger and attach to battery terminals, you can use wire ties to hold wires where you need them.
then just replace covers ..took me longer to get covers back on than to install leads.

Hope this helps

[Bill_C]

I just did this too, pretty quick job. Took Steve's advice and zip tied the pig tail to the crash bar. All went well, except for the fact that I broke one of the tabs on the side cover. I'm trying to Crazy Glue it and avoid the (ridiculous) cost of an OEM replacement cover...