You may want to look into a 'Battery Tender' http://www.amazon.com/Deltran-Battery-Tender-021-0128-Charger/dp/B00068XCQU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1423888923&sr=8-1&keywords=battery+tender+chargers for keeping an idle battery healthy. I have used these on my Harleys for over 30 years and never had a battery issue when letting the bike sit idle for extended periods. I will admit that I start them at least every 3 - 4 weeks to keep water out of the oil and ensure the seals get a nice oil soak. JMHO.
Mark W. N952MW Mark Langford wrote.... -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Mark Langford via KRnet Sent: Friday, February 13, 2015 10:02 PM To: KRnet Subject: KR> AGM batteries Regarding the recent discussion on batteries, I should point out that the Odyssey 680 battery is an AGM (absorbed glass mat) battery with some pretty impressive qualities. Their main claim to fame is that they don't "self-discharge" nearly as fast as regular lead-acid batteries, and last a lot longer in service. They will fit in a much more compact space (see enclosed image) although --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com
