Battery Tender's?

james1300 · 10-29-2006, 06:11 AM

Who uses them and what brand?

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...layable%3Atrue

This is a' Powerlet' external Power port, use it to plug in your battery charger, heated clothing, or even charge your cell as you ride.

(The mount bracket comes powder coated black, this one is just for the pic. Otherwise its almost invisable).

ricksr6 · 10-29-2006, 06:27 AM

No need if the battery is fully charged you shouldn't have a problem. I usualy run the bikes once a week anyway so no need for them.. Plus my dad put one on his warrior and it actually rined the battery.

james1300 · 10-29-2006, 06:32 AM

When you store a bike, is when you use them. Your Dad got a 'Tender' that didnt monitor the batterys charge. Some actually 'Float' until the battery needs a charge.

ricksr6 · 10-29-2006, 06:36 AM

Storing is a relative term. They are in my eyes stored in my garage, but I have to keep them above freezing due to no antifreeze and stuff like that!!

gpd323 · 10-29-2006, 06:44 AM

I use the ACI (battery Tender) charger on the bike and as well on my Mazda 323GTX that only comes out for autocross, or lapping days. Otherwise, its sits with a tender all the time. I have Optima batteries, and upgraded my ZZR to a AGM battery from Big Crank.

http://www.acichargers.com/Product%20Specs.htm

I purchased mine at Batteries.com for very little money. BatteryMart.com also carries the tenders. I have the 3 amp model.

The specs are quite impressive and you can leave this tender on for years w/o any issues.

Humm, its windy, yet warm and sunny!

Greg D

james1300 · 10-29-2006, 07:06 AM

Ive been using 'Deltran', brand.
I use them on the bikes as well as an old '90 RX-7 Mazda.
One, on my R1100r BMW has kept the $100.00 dollar battery alive for 3 years.
Id dont remember the rate of decay for a battery sitiing, not in use, but its amazing how fast they can loose a charge. With Fuel Injection needing a 'Good battery' to start, they have saved me money and grief.

Turtle · 10-29-2006, 07:37 AM

I've got a Battery Tender Jr. on mine. Was stupid easy to install, and is cheap insurance. Why NOT use one

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mjn · 10-29-2006, 07:53 AM

I have the Jr. as well. Simple, easy insurance. I use it on the bikes, the 4-wheelers, the lawn mower.... I hard-wired my bike, and use the alligator clips for everything else..

james1300 · 10-29-2006, 07:55 AM

Just about anything with a 12v battery can benifit from a 'Tender'. Rv's, Boats, Jet Ski's....

slavka · 10-29-2006, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by ricksr6

No need if the battery is fully charged you shouldn't have a problem. I usualy run the bikes once a week anyway so no need for them.. Plus my dad put one on his warrior and it actually rined the battery.

SoarTWD · 10-29-2006, 10:15 AM

yup, I've had to replace my battery once, and that cost like $40. I'm not sure how much those tenderers cost, but unless you plan on storing it for an extended period of time I don't see it being too useful.

micknwop · 10-29-2006, 11:12 AM

apparently they are pretty necessary for my bike... from what ive heard and experienced...

so yes, i have one and plug it in every other week or so

Dogbone · 10-29-2006, 03:49 PM

I made one using an old 14volt cellphone charger. The only thing I bought was the clips I solder on the wires. I just plug it in once every 2 weeks for 8 hours and haven't had a problem yet. It only puts out 400 milli amps so overcharging isn't a problem. Some people put them on a timer to come on for an hour a day but I haven't got that ingenius yet.

Duke · 12-11-2006, 09:45 PM

When y'all put the batteries on the tender, do you unhook all the wires from the negative terminal? A coworker of mine told me you can fry a battery if you don't hook the tender up correctly. Something about not wanting to complete the circuit. I'm no electrician, so I thought "safer to ask".

Anyone know the 'right' way to hook up a tender?

Thanks in advance.

james1300 · 12-11-2006, 09:53 PM

You can leave everything connected.
Powerlet, a company that specializes in power ports for charging batterys on motorcycles
makes a port for charging, so you dont have to raise or remove the seat.
The battery stays connected.
I have a BMW battery thats been in the bike for 5 years, and is maintained in the bike.

Duke · 12-12-2006, 09:22 PM

Thanks James.

tedg04 · 12-13-2006, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by Dogbone

I made one using an old 14volt cellphone charger. The only thing I bought was the clips I solder on the wires. I just plug it in once every 2 weeks for 8 hours and haven't had a problem yet. It only puts out 400 milli amps so overcharging isn't a problem. Some people put them on a timer to come on for an hour a day but I haven't got that ingenius yet.

jeebus, a 14 volt cell phone?!

KAOS · 12-13-2006, 01:59 AM

ride it then you dont have to charge it!

james1300 · 12-13-2006, 06:48 AM

Originally Posted by LQN4U

ride it then you dont have to charge it!

OK 'FROSTY' Ill be looking for ya(on two wheels) when the ice and snow are sticking in Spokane!

Motophotog · 12-13-2006, 06:53 AM

Last nights Fiasco was every reason not to ride in december. Bike+wind+downpoor+dark+no windshield wipers= near death.


10-29-2006, 06:27 AM	#2
ricksr6 The Doctor Joined: Jun 2006 From: Spokane I Ride: R6	No need if the battery is fully charged you shouldn't have a problem. I usualy run the bikes once a week anyway so no need for them.. Plus my dad put one on his warrior and it actually rined the battery. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-29-2006, 06:32 AM	#3
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	When you store a bike, is when you use them. Your Dad got a 'Tender' that didnt monitor the batterys charge. Some actually 'Float' until the battery needs a charge. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by james1300; 10-29-2006 at 06:50 AM..


10-29-2006, 06:36 AM	#4
ricksr6 The Doctor Joined: Jun 2006 From: Spokane I Ride: R6	Storing is a relative term. They are in my eyes stored in my garage, but I have to keep them above freezing due to no antifreeze and stuff like that!! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-29-2006, 06:44 AM	#5
gpd323 Shredder Joined: Sep 2006 From: Beautiful Downtown Spanaway I Ride: A POS times 2	I use the ACI (battery Tender) charger on the bike and as well on my Mazda 323GTX that only comes out for autocross, or lapping days. Otherwise, its sits with a tender all the time. I have Optima batteries, and upgraded my ZZR to a AGM battery from Big Crank. http://www.acichargers.com/Product%20Specs.htm I purchased mine at Batteries.com for very little money. BatteryMart.com also carries the tenders. I have the 3 amp model. The specs are quite impressive and you can leave this tender on for years w/o any issues. Humm, its windy, yet warm and sunny! Greg D __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-29-2006, 07:06 AM	#6
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Ive been using 'Deltran', brand. I use them on the bikes as well as an old '90 RX-7 Mazda. One, on my R1100r BMW has kept the $100.00 dollar battery alive for 3 years. Id dont remember the rate of decay for a battery sitiing, not in use, but its amazing how fast they can loose a charge. With Fuel Injection needing a 'Good battery' to start, they have saved me money and grief. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-29-2006, 07:37 AM	#7
Turtle Race Qualifier Joined: Aug 2005 From: Spokane WA I Ride: Beerbohm's shapely breasts.	I've got a Battery Tender Jr. on mine. Was stupid easy to install, and is cheap insurance. Why NOT use one ? __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-29-2006, 07:53 AM	#8
mjn Joined: Jul 2005 From: Tri-Cities Blog Entries: 1 I Ride: '05 Busa, '03 KLR 650, '81 Seca 550, '78 Hawk, '71 SL 350, '69 Z50A	I have the Jr. as well. Simple, easy insurance. I use it on the bikes, the 4-wheelers, the lawn mower.... I hard-wired my bike, and use the alligator clips for everything else.. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-29-2006, 07:55 AM	#9
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	Just about anything with a 12v battery can benifit from a 'Tender'. Rv's, Boats, Jet Ski's.... __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-29-2006, 10:15 AM	#11
SoarTWD Streetfighter Joined: Apr 2005 From: Spokane I Ride: Aprilia SL1000	yup, I've had to replace my battery once, and that cost like $40. I'm not sure how much those tenderers cost, but unless you plan on storing it for an extended period of time I don't see it being too useful. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-29-2006, 11:12 AM	#12
micknwop Streetfighter Joined: Sep 2006 From: Fremont I Ride: Therefore, I am!	apparently they are pretty necessary for my bike... from what ive heard and experienced... so yes, i have one and plug it in every other week or so __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


10-29-2006, 03:49 PM	#13
Dogbone Endorsed Joined: Feb 2006 From: East Wenatchee I Ride: 2003 SV1000s Copper of course!	I made one using an old 14volt cellphone charger. The only thing I bought was the clips I solder on the wires. I just plug it in once every 2 weeks for 8 hours and haven't had a problem yet. It only puts out 400 milli amps so overcharging isn't a problem. Some people put them on a timer to come on for an hour a day but I haven't got that ingenius yet. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-11-2006, 09:45 PM	#14
Duke Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 From: Richland, WA I Ride: Yamaha FZ6	When y'all put the batteries on the tender, do you unhook all the wires from the negative terminal? A coworker of mine told me you can fry a battery if you don't hook the tender up correctly. Something about not wanting to complete the circuit. I'm no electrician, so I thought "safer to ask". Anyone know the 'right' way to hook up a tender? Thanks in advance. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-11-2006, 09:53 PM	#15
james1300 Track School Dazed Joined: Oct 2005 From: CENTRAL I Ride: When I can	You can leave everything connected. Powerlet, a company that specializes in power ports for charging batterys on motorcycles makes a port for charging, so you dont have to raise or remove the seat. The battery stays connected. I have a BMW battery thats been in the bike for 5 years, and is maintained in the bike. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter Last edited by james1300; 12-11-2006 at 09:55 PM..


12-12-2006, 09:22 PM	#16
Duke Newbie Joined: Sep 2006 From: Richland, WA I Ride: Yamaha FZ6	Thanks James. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2006, 01:59 AM	#18
KAOS Novice Racer Joined: Apr 2006 From: Spokane Valley, WA I Ride: 2K6 HAYABUSA LE	ride it then you dont have to charge it! __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter


12-13-2006, 06:53 AM	#20
Motophotog Moto2 Contender Joined: Jun 2006 From: Covington I Ride: 94 VFR750, RC51, 1976 RD400 cafe, 74 Suzuki GT250	Last nights Fiasco was every reason not to ride in december. Bike+wind+downpoor+dark+no windshield wipers= near death. __________________ Follow PNW Riders on Facebook and Twitter

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