Maintenance-free?

[Rob S.]

Yes sir, it is.

I don't have the tank or the rear tank mount on the bike at the moment, but you're right. It would need to be removed to install a battery, unless you go with one of the LiFe batteries, like Shorai.

To hook up a charger/battery tender, however, all I have to do is remove the seat.

Yeah, I have cable with a plug for my battery charger installed on my battery.

Maybe I'm spoiled from my Z1, but I like to be able to easily remove the battery and rinse it down in the slop sink.

[1_v8_merc]

Lithiums aren't as forgiving when it comes to charging system problems...they can easily become ruined. Also, Lithiums require a specific Battery Charger, Not a normal battery tender or you will destroy it. Seems like the V-Twin crowd loves them more, I guess because of their ability to crank those engines faster.