Posted by Dirtriderdave on November 19, 2007, 9:01 pm
Hey guys I would like to get one of those battery tenders to keep the
battery up on my sons bike wile its not being used. Battery tender
makes a plus model that puts out 1.25 amp or a jr that puts out .75
amp. The bike has a 12v 5 ah sealed battery, is 1.25 amp to much or
is .75 not enough?
Dirtriderdave.
Posted by HardWorkingDog on November 19, 2007, 9:27 pm
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> Hey guys I would like to get one of those battery tenders to keep the
> battery up on my sons bike wile its not being used. Battery tender
> makes a plus model that puts out 1.25 amp or a jr that puts out .75
> amp. The bike has a 12v 5 ah sealed battery, is 1.25 amp to much or
> is .75 not enough?
>
> Dirtriderdave.
This is what I use
<http://www.vdcelectronics.com/batteryminder_12117.htm>
based on a trusted review in Motorcycle Consumer News. I use it for my
trailer battery, they've lasted years now. Before I used one, I would
replace the battery every summer.
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Charles
'99 YZ250
Posted by Hustlin' Hank on November 20, 2007, 6:30 am
>There are lots of dirt bikes in Canada (there's a lot of dirt here)
>but having sold all my functional ones all I have left are some
>derelicts. No dirt bike -- I feel stranded (but still have
>3 street bikes however).
>Last winter I bought some used (Japanese) (dysfunctional) dirt bikes
>for off-season prices to fix up and make a few bucks, and I did,
>although less than I'd hoped for, because I had to compete against
>low-cost Chinese makes such Lifan and Ducar.
>The wreck nearest to running is an old XL80 in a basket. I had the motor
>rebuilt last spring, so when I get some time...
...you're going to get one of those leftover Hondas?
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Go fast and aim for where the trees aren't.
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Posted by XR650L_Dave on November 20, 2007, 9:31 am
> Hey guys I would like to get one of those battery tenders to keep the
> battery up on my sons bike wile its not being used. Battery tender
> makes a plus model that puts out 1.25 amp or a jr that puts out .75
> amp. The bike has a 12v 5 ah sealed battery, is 1.25 amp to much or
> is .75 not enough?
> Dirtriderdave.
0.75 is plenty for use as a trickle charger. It will usually be
putting out far less than that.
If you have a need for heftier charging (often charging from dead, car
batteries, etc) then go for the biggie.
I occaisionally put my tender-jr on my XR650L during the winter- its a
2001 on the original battery.
DDave
Posted by Andy Waddell on November 20, 2007, 6:51 pm
The easy way to ensure it doesn't overcharge is to hook the battery tender
up to a light timer, the things you plug your lamps into when you're away on
vacation. Set the timer to come on for 1/2 hour every day. That'll be enough
to keep the battery topped up but not enough to overcharge it.
Been doing this on my CRF250X battery for 3 years now. Works great.
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ADW
> Hey guys I would like to get one of those battery tenders to keep the
> battery up on my sons bike wile its not being used. Battery tender
> makes a plus model that puts out 1.25 amp or a jr that puts out .75
> amp. The bike has a 12v 5 ah sealed battery, is 1.25 amp to much or
> is .75 not enough?
> Dirtriderdave.
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> battery up on my sons bike wile its not being used. Battery tender
> makes a plus model that puts out 1.25 amp or a jr that puts out .75
> amp. The bike has a 12v 5 ah sealed battery, is 1.25 amp to much or
> is .75 not enough?
>
> Dirtriderdave.