When my G5 was in the shop last spring for a new wiring harness, the battery was weak and the dealer put in a new gel battery. It may be slightly taller than the original, but the positive terminal is very close to the frame. Yesterday the battery seemed weak and I tried to attach a charger. I could not connect to that terminal without loosening the mounting strap and tilting the battery out of position. While I was at it, I connected lengths of heavy wire to the terminals and put an insulated quick disconnect below and slightly forward of the battery. Today I made up a small block of wood with two brass terminals on it, each connected to a wire with a spade terminal on the other end. This can be connected to the bike without opening the side panel covering the battery, and the charger can then be connected to the brass terminals. The charger is unmodified and free for use with other vehicles, garden tractors, etc. The charger is a small unit with both 6V and 12V options and 2A, 4A, and 6A charging rates, and does an automatic battery condition check when first connected. I have never used a charger or conditioner on the bike in the two years I have had it. Lately, however, I have used the bike less as my wife has been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer and numerous other complications. I am not able to leave the house much and when I do, I usually have to use a car. A good time to have a battery tender. GA-DK