I have had the battery issue too (Slim S 117), and have been told to get a tender. Battery usually goes 2 weeks, but as it gets down yea it won't last a day.
Just spoke to the dealer, they said it’s a “transport mode” issue. When a bike is put in transport mode the battery will start to drain until it’s dead. So recharged the battery and don’t put it in transport mode. I really have absolutely no faith in this solution........... . . . . . . . . .
Just replaced battery in my Streetbob, was original 2008 battery. Would only go flat if I didn't start it for a few weeks. When it got to going flat over 1 week (While working) I replaced it. Gave the old battery to mate who is using it in on old Kwaka & it starts every time as doesn't draw so much with 4 pots, not 2 big muthas. did get a tender for new battery, set it up but not using yet. Think your problem will get sorted even though it is pissing you off. The dealers don't want it coming back under warranty, cost them workshop hours, so they will keep trying.
I have only basically commuted on it since I bought it.... but that shouldn’t worry it. My 2014 Street bob and 2012 Vrod didn’t need battery tenders and they had the same alarm system. I guess I could sell it and buy another used Vrod they’re bullet proof, and great bikes, why HD dropped them after so much R&D went into the Vrod I don’t know. There’s the new FXDR but same faulty runing gear and just not worth 35 grand in any stretch of the imagination.
"Transport Mode". Never heard of it. I just had a look in my owners manual and found it. Why the hell would anyone go to that effort. If you were having the bike shipped somewhere maybe, but for normal use and daily riding there's no need. Sounds like a BS response to me. Why the hell are dealers making things so hard. There is obviously an issue with the bike and/or the battery. Look after the customer, they've spent 32 grand, fix it.
