Battery tender

[GPMAZ]

Don't know about the 'Junior' model but I've kept my bikes on Battery Tenders for years. Seems to extend the life of the battery and they're always ready to go.

 

[140cubicinches]

This is a must when you have an alarm systeme or a clock that drain power slowly but steady

And it's keeping the battery alive as well
Any battery that stays on the shelf doing noting die slowly but surely

I got a spare bike a V-max and always connected ...the battery is 6 years old and still works like a new one

My R3 is also connected when ever i'am not riding

Some time when i know i won't be riding for a while i leave the ingnition on for 1 hour until the seal beam start to dime NOT DEAD and conect it back for a long charge at least 24 hour

 

[Indyrocket3]

Go to wal-mart and get one much cheaper. I have had one on all my ATV's and motorcycles for years. They are a must in colder climates and for the storage of an item. Never had a problem out of one..............

 

[krothnbrg]

Used one for an old bike of mine. Tenders are good because they will stop sending a charge when the battery is charged to capacity and then add more as needed.

A regular trickle charger will simply keep sending the charge. THAT's what can kill the life of you battery.

A battery tender should be a MUST have in any bikers tool box.

Of course I should probably get one myself.

 

[dw_raider]

Anyone try one of these? I can pick one up for about $30. Looks like it will do the job for me but I would appreciate some input from those that have used this or a similar product.

Thanks!!

http://batterytender.com/product_info.p ... 3c62891db1

I have one and it works well, I comes with the leads you can mount to the battery and leave on the bike just plug it in. 8)

 

[Navigator]

I have two of them. There have been a number of good reviews on the BT. Sulfating is what eventually kills a battery and the tender is designed to maintain the charge. Some trickle chargers have auto shut offs but that is not the same thing. They allow the battery to discharge to a certain point, which permits a certain amount of sulfating, before they turn back on. A friend sells them at his shop and I asked whether I should use the junior or the standard. He told me that with the junior you can't charge a low battery, or it takes a long time. The standard will bring a flat battery up to full charge.

 

[redrocket]

I have two of them. There have been a number of good reviews on the BT. Sulphating is what eventually kills a battery and the tender is designed to maintain a charge the charge. Some trickle chargers have auto shut offs but that is not the same thing. They allow the battery to discharge to a certain point, which permits a certain amount of sulphating, before they turn back on. A friend sells them at his shop and I asked whether I should use the junior or the standard. He told me that with the junior you can't charge a low battery, or it takes a long time. The standard will bring a flat battery up to full charge.

+1 same goes for me, been using them on my vehicles for years!!

 

[gR3yWolf]

I just had the dealer install the leads for me when I had the front tire installed last week. I'm hopin' it keeps the ol' girl's ready to go at the touch of the button, unlike the other ol' girl in my life. Forget I even said that. :wink: 8)