After reading Global Rider’s thread about battery longevity, I have a question.
When first getting back into riding I purchased OEM batteries from the local BMW dealer who never informed me of the two year warranties. The first two batteries each lasted less than two years, each replaced/paid out of pocket to the same dealer. Since then I have been installing Odyessey PC 680s in both bikes, which tend to last at least seven years and I have been pleased with that duration. When parking the bikes, both in riding season and winter storage, I use basic BMW battery tenders on each bike.
My question is, would using the battery tenders less frequently actually extend the life span of these batteries?
When first getting back into riding I purchased OEM batteries from the local BMW dealer who never informed me of the two year warranties. The first two batteries each lasted less than two years, each replaced/paid out of pocket to the same dealer. Since then I have been installing Odyessey PC 680s in both bikes, which tend to last at least seven years and I have been pleased with that duration. When parking the bikes, both in riding season and winter storage, I use basic BMW battery tenders on each bike.
My question is, would using the battery tenders less frequently actually extend the life span of these batteries?