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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:11 PM
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The JR is great for maintaining a charged battery, but it takes a lot longer to charge a drained battery than the +.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Woodchuck
I've used a junior battery tender for at least four years every time the bike is parked at home. I've had no problems with the tender or the battery. I think it's a better set up than the plus because it's compact and plugs directly into the receptacle with a long cable to the bike.

Like others have said, I wouldn't try to use it to charge a dead battery but it's great for maintaining one.
My wife left her lites on last weekend and drained the battery on her car, plugger in the Jr and left it overnight. Worked fine.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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I have the + model that I picked at walmart five years ago. just plug it in and forget it...
If I remember it was about $35.00
 
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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sears has their small one on clearance, $19.99

it's awesome, i got two - one for car, (never charges)
one for bikes, few months back

it comes with 3 leads:
-cigarette lighter (for car)
-seat plug (HD style)
-small clamps


my Ultra charges for ~30 minutes after ride according to the LED's
and most folks with an Ultra report that.

my bike won't start back when hot if i don't use it (starter problem)

i think it's just good maintenance.

i have a big charger for big work.
 
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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by gmc
.Just a note, Cycle Gear is going to have the JR on a special after Thanksgiving sale Nov. 28th for $19.99! That same day they have a pkg deal on rain jacket and pants for $19.99 so basically you get the jacket free.
+1. Ditto that. Have one already, but that is a very good price.
 
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