Battery Trickle Charge Recommendations?

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Dec 26, 2012 | 11:13 AM

#31

Sharkman73

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From: SE Illinois

I have the Schumacher brand battery tender...great product.

Dec 28, 2012 | 11:20 PM

#32

Harleybass

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From: Toledo Bend Lake Texas

Got a Drag Speciality Charger/Tender with a quick disconnect. Takes the battery to a full charge and then powers down to a maintain level. About $24.95

Dec 28, 2012 | 11:34 PM

#33

ChickinOnaChain

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I'm considering getting one for the really cold months but should I unhook the battery cables from the bike, to protect all that electrical stuff my bike has? It's a 2013 Blackline FXS.

Dec 29, 2012 | 02:28 AM

#34

Lightyear68

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From: Bel Air, MD

Quote:

Originally Posted by luc.who

+1 on the battery tender jr. i have been using mine since 2008. I hook up my battery when not riding. The only time I dont is when we are on road trips.

+2 on the Battery Tender Junior. Love to see that green light!

Dec 29, 2012 | 08:05 AM

#35

Lakerat

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From: Cookson, Ok

I have 5 of these out in my shop and 1 in the garage with never a problem. I do use a power strip on the ones for the bikes and turn the power off before unplugging the pigtail.
The others are hooked to toys and vehicles that don't get used as much.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Schumacher...arger/13005742

Dec 29, 2012 | 09:40 AM

#36

hdgzr

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From: Green Country

I've got Battery Tender and the Yusua models; both work well.

Jan 2, 2013 | 05:06 PM

#37

PistolPete83

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From: Connecticut

I got the shumacker 1.5 amp. 20 dollars at walmart. Works great

Jan 2, 2013 | 06:40 PM

#38

Lonesome Dove

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From: Davao City

I've tried 2 of the Deltran Battery Tender International as I needed it for 220V as I'm overseas. They are both bricks now. I thought the first one was a fluke dud, but when the second one died I've given up on them and have gone to the CTEK MXS 5. A little more expensive, but according to some other guys I spoke to they say it's the best.

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