I have a Motorcycle with an alarm that I do not use over the winter months and the battery runs flat; to access the battery to jump the bike or recharge takes some time and panels have to be removed etc.
Is there anything on the market which I can connect to the battery and have a connector at the other end which I could put in a more accessible place? (like under the seat), so I can attach the charger or jump leads to that connector other than direct to the battery?
2007-12-30 20:53:20 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
This is what I use:
http://www.jpcycles.com/productgroup.aspx?GID=82D3AEFF-3F5A-434E-8D79-895AC80B9DF6&search=battery+tender&store=All&page=1
Besides the leads with the clips, it comes with a set of leads that bolt to the battery posts (anodes) and stays there, then the leads plug into the charging unit when needed. To ride, just unplug and go.
2007-12-30 22:56:41 · answer #1 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes
Accumate is a battery conditioning charger that you can connect all winter and it will keep the battery in top form. It comes with a lead that you can leave permanantly connected and tucked away during the summer months
I have one that I keep on my Harley and I also have a number of others that have been used on other bikes now sold so you see I believe in these little blighters because they do work
Only warning is to remember to "disconnect" the charger at the lead to the battery BEFORE attempting to start the bike in the spring. If you don't it will likely damage the charger beyond repair
They are not expensive and can be bought on line (Google it)
Good luck and ride safe
2007-12-31 23:40:09 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
optimate battery charger has various conections you can connect a permanant lead to the battery that has a snap plug, just plug in/out when required.
2008-01-03 02:27:40 · answer #3 · answered by Silas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do make chargers with a set up exactly as you describe. "Battery Tender" is a popular brand. It has a harness that you connect to the battery once and then route the other end to an accessible location. You then can connect that to the charger when needed.
2007-12-31 09:37:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!
I do the same thing on my bikes!Get a Schumaker 1.5A trickle charger! It comes with a quick disconnect for just that purpose, and it works with my alarm, so that is what I did.
There are 2 models, a 6 and 12V and 12V only. The 12V can be attached to the bike, so you will not even have to remove it at all. The 6 and 12V one, Which I have) has a quick disconnect to switch to other bikes etc. I have 3 bikes, 2 with 12V, and 1 with 6V.
2007-12-30 23:32:15 · answer #5 · answered by Jim! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go on eBay and search for OPTIMATE.......its a trickle charger and comes with a set of bolt on connections for permanent fitting to the bike as well as normal crocodile clips. Just connect it up, plug it in and forget about it...it maintains the battery in peak condition and once charged it switches off until the voltage in the battery drops enough to need topping up again.
Regularly letting an alarm run out of power can kill them and then you will have to chop the alarm wiring out to get the bike started!.......Happened with my old datatool.....:o(
spend £40 odd quid on this optimate and relax!
2007-12-30 21:34:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
you can get what is called a trickle charger witch you have to connect to the battery once and then its got a little quick connect deal that you plug in say once a month or so. I'd just disconnect the alarm over the winter months. you can get a trickle charger for under 20$us at just about any motorcycle shop online or off.
2007-12-30 21:15:26 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Try fitting a car cigarette lighter,the complete outfit can be bought at Halfords or on EBay,other car stores stock them.
It is not a big job to do this.Charges with plug to fit in lighter are available.
2007-12-30 21:05:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well, if you were to hook up a trickle charger to your bike's electrical system and plug it in for the down time, it would cost about $1.00 a month, and the battery would last you for 4-9 years. I've been doing this for better than 30 years now, believe me it works. The alarm would draw approx 45 Milli-amps in the dormant "Waiting" state, and this will drain the average battery in about 3 months of cold weather, even though you'd never notice it in the warmer months.
As far as another hookup, splice in any inline quick disconnect from any parts store!
2007-12-30 21:01:02 · answer #9 · answered by Orpheus Think Tank Repairman 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋