02-12-2007, 09:14 PM
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Extending Battery Life
Here in the Northwest the weather is just too nasty half the year for us fair weather types to get regular use out of our toys. Consequently the batteries just don't last. It is really hard on them to just sit and so I finally made the plunge and bought battery tenders for my bikes. The local battery place wants $45 but I found nice ones for $15 Here:
http://www.lectriclimited.com/batter...loat%20Charger Coupled that with a quick disconnect from Napa P/N 755-1598 for $2 and I am set. Should get twice the battery life and always have a full charge! |
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02-12-2007, 10:26 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: ellicott city, Maryland
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i tried one of those quick disconnects on my jeep, it wouldnt give it enough current flow thru the small contact and it wouldnt start.. stupid thing.. haha.. i always disconnect the battery when i weld, so i wanted to faster way to do so... but i could imagine it would work great on these tiny bikes.. walmart has the battery disconnects also...
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My name is Justin, my friends call me Stix. 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Candy Lime Green ______________________________ I am the official China bike registration Guru For the State of Maryland..... HA. |
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02-13-2007, 08:45 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Northern Vermont, USA
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Great idea. I've been pulling mine in the shop every couple weeks and giving it a quick charge.
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First Chinabike: 2006 Roketa RSX200E Current Chinabikes: 2023 Titan DLX & 2022 Lifan KP Mini w/ 210cc BRT kit, 22 RWHP! |
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02-13-2007, 12:25 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Current flow on this would be no problem as you connect it in parallel. The current flow is miniscule, just enough to keep the battery topped off.
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02-13-2007, 01:43 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: ellicott city, Maryland
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ps. you win the award for best name...
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My name is Justin, my friends call me Stix. 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Candy Lime Green ______________________________ I am the official China bike registration Guru For the State of Maryland..... HA. |
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02-14-2007, 12:01 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Thanks! I resemble that. A friend gave me that name. I wear it proudly!
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02-14-2007, 11:35 PM
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02-15-2007, 01:03 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Sweden, Europe
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OT:
In Swedish: Beer=Öl, which in German means Oil :roll:
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02-15-2007, 01:38 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: ellicott city, Maryland
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oh yea, back on topic of battery life, i picked up a battery "float" charger (battery tender type thing) from harbor freight for 6 dollars.. pretty sweet.
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My name is Justin, my friends call me Stix. 2008 Kawasaki KLR650 Candy Lime Green ______________________________ I am the official China bike registration Guru For the State of Maryland..... HA. |
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02-15-2007, 01:46 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Sweden, Europe
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"Failure is always an option!" Qingqi QM200GY -06 |
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02-15-2007, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: ellicott city, Maryland
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i think i'll stick with my 6 dollar "stupid american" charger...
actually come to think of it... its made in china.. HA.
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