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Message started by ToesNose on 11/05/12 at 03:44:56

Title: Charger systems
Post by ToesNose on 11/05/12 at 03:44:56

Hey guys with the winter coming, my wife having work trips lined up and being Mr. Mom with a three year old I highly doubt that I'll be getting alot of saddle time in this winter :-? That being said I'd still like to take a ride whenever possible without reinstalling a battery that was out and on a charger. I was wondering what type of quick-connect battery connectors people are using and what type of "smart" charger I should be looking to get. I've never had a bike that I didn't ride on a regular basis, but life changes :)

Title: Re: Charger systems
Post by Routy on 11/05/12 at 04:08:24

The HF float charger works great for maintaining these batteries, and on sale most times for $595http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/battery/automatic-battery-float-charger-42292.html

In the pic is kind of a standard 12v plug that come w/ most the Schumacher and Tender and Minder float chargers.http://www.walmart.com/ip/13005742?adid=22222222227010256905&wmlspartner=wlpa&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=&wl3=13686569230&wl4=&wl5=pla&veh=sem
Just get the positive side of the pigtail connected to the positive of the battery, and drill a small hole in the frame to metal screw the neg to. Its easier than connecting to the negative on the battery.
http://p1.bikepics.com/2011/07/19/bikepics-2242657-800.jpg

Title: Re: Charger systems
Post by Pine on 11/05/12 at 08:33:58

CRAP ... now you tell me!

I just hooked up the pig tails and that neg side is a PITA.

Title: Re: Charger systems
Post by Greg on 11/05/12 at 08:41:16

I have a 12v power outlet installed for my GPS, cell phone, etc. The charger/tender that I bought has a matching plug. Works for me.

This is the one I have:

http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx?R=NBC85303_0006389653

http://partimages.genpt.com/largeimages/682221.jpg

Title: Re: Charger systems
Post by Gyrobob on 11/05/12 at 09:00:42

7277707B7C76150 wrote:

I have a 12v power outlet installed for my GPS, cell phone, etc. The charger/tender that I bought has a matching plug. Works for me.

Ditto. I have a battery maintainer (float charger) that I use with the 12v power outlet installed on the bike. I use a size N jack and plug because that is the same size as on the Gerbing heated jacket.

Here's a pic of the three jacks used to provide power to GPSs, jackets, etc.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh253/Gyrobob_theOriginal/Motorcycle/RYCA%20CS-1%20LS650%20S40%20Savage/powerports01.jpg

Title: Re: Charger systems
Post by verslagen1 on 11/05/12 at 09:06:19

424D574C505645474F4156240 wrote:

Mine is connected to the same bolt the frame ground is connected to.