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Old 06-16-2008, 10:58 AM
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Default how fast can i charge my battery on the bike?

Battery is instaled on the bike, im not too handy to take it so im charging there. Yesterday i forgot the keys on....

My charger has 2/6/10 amp... can i charge it in 6?

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2ah for 4hrs
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fast = boiled = ruined battery

Really the best way is to just put a battery tender on it and let it charge it at it's own rate.&nbsp\\; Tenders will also go into maintenance mode once fully charged.&nbsp\\; A 2 amp charger will just keep charging until the timer shuts it off.
 
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If you got a "switching" charger it doesn't matter the settings. A switching (electronic) charger will charge til the battery is fully loaded, shut off, and then go to "trickle" charging. You can leave the charger on for a 100 years. You could get one for 20-50 $. It is certainally worth the money. It will keep you battery in shape for years.
 
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...........and with a switching charger, you don't need to remove the battery cables.
 
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a slow charge is always best if you dont have a trickle charger then i suggest 2 amp 6 to 8 hrs. if you can check your water in your batt. be sure to check it and only use distilled water to fill
 
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ORIGINAL: CalleCula

If you got a "switching" charger it doesn't matter the settings. A switching (electronic) charger will charge til the battery is fully loaded, shut off, and then go to "trickle" charging. You can leave the charger on for a 100 years. You could get one for 20-50 $. It is certainally worth the money. It will keep you battery in shape for years.
The tender should be a float charger, not a trickle charger.
 
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I have no idea. My battery has never gone flat......however, on a BMW that I had
 
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go slow... faster you charge the sooner you will be buying a new one...
 
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&nbsp\\;If you just put in a new battery&nbsp\\;why are you charging it at all.&nbsp\\;A new battery doesn't need to have a charger put on it.&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;
 


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