Battery charger

Laurent_Weyer · 09-08-2001, 08:56 AM

Hi,

does anybody have made some experience with battery charger?

I never had one before and I had never problems after the winter to start my bike.

Now I am thinking of the need of such a charger. What are the advantages?

Thanks for any input.

Laurent

fish · 09-08-2001, 10:00 AM

Hi Laurent,

The popular charger is the Battery Tender that is essentially a smart trickle charger that you can leave connected all winter...but remember to check battery water level frequently!

You should be able to find it at any motorcycle dealership or accessory. Many online retailers carry it too.

Sparky · 09-08-2001, 10:07 AM

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Originally posted by fish
The popular charger is the Battery Tender . . .

I'll vouch for that too. It's a great unit, worth the purchase.

There are two versions of the BT. One looks like the foto the phish posted. The other (cheaper) looks like a potted power supply for an electronic device.

Get the one in the foto.

- Sparky

Marc · 09-08-2001, 10:07 AM

Laurent,

I second Fish's (or fishees) opinion. I got the Battery Tender Plus at my dealer - it came with a BMW plug and works great. Unfortunately, the electrical system on my GS is significantly better than that on my old 99 RT, so I haven't had to use it since the "upgrade".

MCN did a report on battery chargers a few months back and gave this unit an unfavorable review. Subsequent testing revealed a flaw in the tests generated problems that led to incorrect results. These have been corrected. The unit works well and received recommendations. If you need a battery charger, this is the one to get.

Marc

fish · 09-08-2001, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Razorbak

Edit: Looks like fish beat me to the punch. Bastard! :):

Sorry, baconboy...I'm pretty sure my parents were married when I was born

Sparky · 09-08-2001, 12:15 PM

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Originally posted by fish
Sorry, baconboy...I'm pretty sure my parents were married when I was born

But when you were conceived?

- Sparky

fish · 09-08-2001, 06:29 PM

i dunno and quite frankly, i get a little weirded out thinking about it.

Trixie · 09-08-2001, 07:31 PM

Yah,

you get weirded out alright- that's cause you were spawned, not conceived :fish:

09-08-2001, 08:56 AM	#1
Laurent_Weyer ^OP n00b Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Luxembourg Oddometer: 3	Battery charger Hi, does anybody have made some experience with battery charger? I never had one before and I had never problems after the winter to start my bike. Now I am thinking of the need of such a charger. What are the advantages? Thanks for any input. Laurent

09-08-2001, 10:07 AM	#4
Marc Just sayin... Joined: Jul 2001 Location: PNW Oddometer: 8,967	Laurent, I second Fish's (or fishees) opinion. I got the Battery Tender Plus at my dealer - it came with a BMW plug and works great. Unfortunately, the electrical system on my GS is significantly better than that on my old 99 RT, so I haven't had to use it since the "upgrade". MCN did a report on battery chargers a few months back and gave this unit an unfavorable review. Subsequent testing revealed a flaw in the tests generated problems that led to incorrect results. These have been corrected. The unit works well and received recommendations. If you need a battery charger, this is the one to get. Marc __________________ [i]"I mean, really ... when you get right down to it, does a man need anything much more than bacon

09-08-2001, 07:31 PM	#8
Trixie No, not that Trixie Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Central MA Oddometer: 3,359	re re re battery tender Yah, you get weirded out alright- that's cause you were spawned, not conceived :fish: __________________ ---------------------------------------------------- One of the penalties for refusing to participate in politics is that you end up being governed by your inferiors. - Plato The important thing is this: To be able at any moment to sacrifice what we are for who we could become! Charles Dubois

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09-08-2001, 10:00 AM	#2
fish Banned Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Gold Country Oddometer: 47,709	Hi Laurent, The popular charger is the Battery Tender that is essentially a smart trickle charger that you can leave connected all winter...but remember to check battery water level frequently! You should be able to find it at any motorcycle dealership or accessory. Many online retailers carry it too.

09-08-2001, 06:29 PM	#7
fish Banned Joined: Jul 2001 Location: Gold Country Oddometer: 47,709	i dunno and quite frankly, i get a little weirded out thinking about it.