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Message started by joeman on 02/18/16 at 17:43:34

Title: Trickle charge - wet cell battery
Post by joeman on 02/18/16 at 17:43:34

I just bought a brand new wet cell for my 07 savage. Here is the link for the battery I bought. https://www.batteriesplus.com/productdetails/cyl14la2xt

It is installed and it works great! My question is: should I be leaving it on a trickle charge when the bike is not in use? Until I sort out my engine knock, the bike will not be getting much use.

Here is the link for the trickle charger I bought, or at least i think it is a trickle... The box says "1.5amp maintainer" "Battery maintainer" and it also says "trickle charger"
http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SEM-1562A-CA-Charge-Battery-Maintainer/dp/B0009IBJAS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1455845719&sr=8-1&keywords=schumacher+sem-1562a

I have also took a picture of the box (see below)

Title: Re: Trickle charge - wet cell battery
Post by Art Webb on 02/18/16 at 18:38:25

i'd hook it up maybe once a month or so
The savage doesn't draw current when not running, so the battery should be fine with that

Title: Re: Trickle charge - wet cell battery
Post by Kris01 on 02/18/16 at 18:55:53

Don't leave it connected indefinitely. I have a Battery Tender Jr. and run it for just a few minutes (until the light stops flashing and turns green). I probably plugged it up once a month "just because". I don't winterize my bike. I ride 11+ months a year. Can't really say 12. January is just too brutal sometimes! ;D

Title: Re: Trickle charge - wet cell battery
Post by norm92de on 02/18/16 at 19:14:46

Bloody wimp!

Don't laugh, I don't ride unless the temp is above 50* F ;D

My hands and knees get cold. Age I guess.

Title: Re: Trickle charge - wet cell battery
Post by Kris01 on 02/18/16 at 19:22:21

I have been wimpy lately. It was 66° today and I thought it was too cold to ride! :o ;D

In my defense, it was very windy!

Title: Re: Trickle charge - wet cell battery
Post by Art Webb on 02/18/16 at 19:22:44

we have the same lower limit Norm
for me it's on a scooter with more weather protection though, guess you're a bit tougher ;D

Title: Re: Trickle charge - wet cell battery
Post by norm92de on 02/18/16 at 19:44:42

My wife bought me some fleece lined jeans for Christmas-wash my mouth out- they are a great improvement over normal jeans. :)

Title: Re: Trickle charge - wet cell battery
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/19/16 at 12:56:03

Join the crowd. Lots of people get fleeced at Christmas.

Title: Re: Trickle charge - wet cell battery
Post by norm92de on 02/19/16 at 14:45:59

Funny. JOG ;D

Title: Re: Trickle charge - wet cell battery
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 02/19/16 at 15:49:06

I just can't help it... doesn't matter who says something, if I can twist it around and make it kinda funny, I'm gonna.

Title: Re: Trickle charge - wet cell battery
Post by Art Webb on 02/19/16 at 18:54:02

I have fleece lined wind pants, when I remember to pack them along, they make a big difference