Battery Tender Frequency

[PaladinLV]

The ipod when connected to the ipod port does not draw current when the key is off.
The kill switch does not draw any power either on or off when the key is off.

Not saying I'm correct, but -
When my iPod is plugged in and key off, even after several weeks of non-use (meaning the Spyder) the iPod is fully charged (could I have a problem with my Spyder? Possibly.)

There was a previous thread about 3 months ago that discussed the kill switch.
Again, after due deliberation it was concluded (not by me) that there is a trickle drain when on.

Now not saying these are correct, only going by what has been said and my own observations.

AJ

 

[billybovine]

Not saying I'm correct, but -
When my iPod is plugged in and key off, even after several weeks of non-use (meaning the Spyder) the iPod is fully charged (could I have a problem with my Spyder? Possibly.)

There was a previous thread about 3 months ago that discussed the kill switch.
Again, after due deliberation it was concluded (not by me) that there is a trickle drain when on.

Now not saying these are correct, only going by what has been said and my own observations.

AJ

The ipod connector is powered by the radio. There is no power on it 20 seconds after the key is shut off. So it can't draw power from a dead circuit. The ipod powers down when power from the connector stops and the battery in the ipod will last for months. As some have reported the battery being dead on their ipod in the spring when left in the Spyder.

I can't see any reason for the kill switch to draw power when the ECM has powered down. It is nothing but an input into the ECM. It is either a 1 or 0 (on or off)

 

[Bob Denman]

The only thing that I could see tripping folks up... :shocked:


...Is if they've moved the fuse from Position #6; to Position #7. That'll change the rear power port from being a keyed source of power, to being hot all of the time. If you've left something plugged into it (Other than a Battery Maintainer); that might drain the battery.

 

[wetmountainman]

My Spyder and ATVs are always on the BT if they aren't on the road.

 

[tehrlich]

My Spyder and ATVs are always on the BT if they aren't on the road.

Thanks. I think I'm going to try and do the same thing.

 

[Sarge707]

When I traded my 09GS with 33,000 miles in a month ago it was on the" original"hyea: battery and Always On a maintainer!

 

[Dragonfly]

How often should a battery tender be used? I know it depends on how often you ride, but what is a time interval between rides that you feel like you need to plug it in?

Every time after a ride, once a week, once a month, etc.,

Thanks!

My 2013 stays on a Battery Maintainer when she is garaged, of course I have a few LED's that are on all the time

 

[bigbadbrucie]

Battery Tender

How often should a battery tender be used? I know it depends on how often you ride, but what is a time interval between rides that you feel like you need to plug it in?

Every time after a ride, once a week, once a month, etc.,

Thanks!

One thing no one has mentioned is the type of tender you have. There is a manual tender, which when connected supply's power 24/7, and there is an automatic tender, which supply's power ONLY WHEN NEEDED. I have had both, and can say that if it's a manual one, you DO NOT want to leave it attached 24/7, but if it is an automatic then by all means leave it attached 24/7. Both tenders are 2 amps, so pay attention to what you have. I burned out a m/c battery using a manual one.

 

[Ben Burped]

Why ?

My 2013 stays on a Battery Maintainer when she is garaged, of course I have a few LED's that are on all the time

What LED's stay on all the time ? Why do these LED's stay on all the time ? Who sees that they are on all the time ? When did you first notice this ? Where did you get these LED's installed ? Is your 2013 the world's biggest and most expensive night light ?

I'm a firm believer in plugging in a battery tender whenever my RT is parked in it's garage. It doesn't matter if I plan to ride it tomorrow or have no clue when I will be on it again, I'm going to start my ride with a hot battery and that's all that matters.

 

[PMK]

Typically our machine is connected to a Battery Minder 24/7 after each ride. Sometimes I forget and it goes without for a day or two.

I know most of you prefer the Battery Tenders, I just prefer the Battery Minders as they are automatic AND desulfate the battery automatically.

I run the Battery Minder 1500. Ordered from / picked up in store at Northern Tool for less than retail and had a coupon for more savings.

Also, by using the optional cigarette plug adapter and moving the fuse, the system connects easily with no mods via the 12v outlet in the trunk.

Kind of nice to see the blinking blue light showing the battery is constantly being desulfated.

http://www.batteryminders.com/12-volt-maintenance-charger-desfulator-1500

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200589669_200589669

http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200365185_200365185

All the best, whatever you use, but use it often.

PK

 

[Dragonfly]

What LED's stay on all the time ? Why do these LED's stay on all the time ? Who sees that they are on all the time ? When did you first notice this ? Where did you get these LED's installed ? Is your 2013 the world's biggest and most expensive night light ?

I'm a firm believer in plugging in a battery tender whenever my RT is parked in it's garage. It doesn't matter if I plan to ride it tomorrow or have no clue when I will be on it again, I'm going to start my ride with a hot battery and that's all that matters.

I need to add another switch, plus the mice in the garage like them. They are "Purple"