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mstella101
12-06-2013, 04:43 PM
What is the best Battery Tender for my 13 ST-S, I was told a Tender was the way to go- better than a trickle charger. Also looking at a Deltran - not sure if I need 12 volt or a 6 volt. I'm told I will need one of these in Chicagoland but I would like to ride whenever I can.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
mstella101 aka Mat

cuznjohn
12-06-2013, 05:22 PM
your better off with a battery tender, most motorcycle dealers sell them, you just plug it to the bike and the wall outlet and it will keep the battery at peak performance

billybovine
12-06-2013, 05:55 PM
What is the best Battery Tender for my 13 ST-S, I was told a Tender was the way to go- better than a trickle charger. Also looking at a Deltran - not sure if I need 12 volt or a 6 volt. I'm told I will need one of these in Chicagoland but I would like to ride whenever I can.
Any help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
mstella101 aka Mat

One of the Deltran "Battery Tender brand" models for motorcycles will be fine. There are other brands as well. Just make sure they are a smart charger that will not overcharge.

2ndChildhood
12-06-2013, 05:55 PM
12 volts

Be Safe
ToM

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jimclarkf1
12-06-2013, 07:58 PM
almost anything you need is on the site, with the best people around.:bowdown:

Magdave
12-06-2013, 08:13 PM
Here is what I and many others use it is on sale for $19.95 this week http://www.jafrum.com/Accessories/Battery/Battery-Tender-Junior-PTBATTEND12JR?gdftrk=gdfV25976_a_7c2444_a_7c9150_a _7cPTBATTEND12JR&gclid=CID-3Jv3nLsCFRBnOgod0isAWQ


http://youtu.be/EJPsB03eEG0

Canned Ham
12-06-2013, 08:42 PM
This is what I have been using on my Goldwing and Silverwing for several years.
http://www.harborfreight.com/automatic-battery-float-charger-42292.html

Replace the alligator clips with these and you're set.
http://www.amazon.com/Hopkins-47965-2-Pole-Flat-Extension/dp/B0002Q80RW/ref=pd_sim_sbs_auto_3

On the battery half of the wires, hook the female to the positive and vice-versa for the charger side! It works great!

Ride safely, CH

mstella101
12-06-2013, 08:58 PM
great info- thanks for the quick responses. going to buy one tomorrow.
:yes:

NancysToy
12-06-2013, 09:40 PM
The Deltran Battery Tender Jr., BT Plus, Accumate, Optimate, Xtreme, and Genius all work well. There are others, too.

docdoru
12-06-2013, 09:49 PM
4 years of use: http://www.jpcycles.com/product/350-420?utm_source=shopping&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=350-420&zmam=95452747&zmac=4&zmas=1&zmap=350-420

Chupaca
12-06-2013, 10:48 PM
to roadsters and the place for all your answers...and you already got enough to be able to go out and get what you need with confidence...:ohyea: