Best Battery Charger/Maintainer for Spyder??

[SNSTRO]

What is the Best Battery Charger/Maintainer for the Spyder??
any suggestions???

Thanks to All...opcorn:

 

[freebob]

Battery Tender Jr.....:thumbup:...

Freebob...:doorag:

 

[MouthPiece]

I have a Battery Tender Plus with the adapter extension that goes into the outlet in the "Runk". I've never used it though. Haven't had to.

Chris PE# 0004

 

[freebob]

I have a Battery Tender Plus with the adapter extension that goes into the outlet in the "Runk". I've never used it though. Haven't had to.

Chris PE# 0004

Yes that is what I do also with JR Just makes life simpler...

Freebob...:doorag:

 

[Phantom888]

I use a 1 watt solar panel(sun force I think). It works to keep a small battery charged. I haven't needed it on the spyder yet but I used it on the wife's bike. I think I bought it online for around $25 shipped.

 

[wyliec]

Since I got the odyssey pc680, I purchased the odyssey ultimizer.

 

[freebob]

I use a 1 watt solar panel(sun force I think). It works to keep a small battery charged. I haven't needed it on the spyder yet but I used it on the wife's bike. I think I bought it online for around $25 shipped.

OK, But doesn't work well in garage...hyea:..

Freebob...:doorag:

 

[NancysToy]

I have Battery Tender Jrs, Accumate, and Optimate chargers. All have certain redeeming qualities, and all have their uses. Our Spyders usually get hooked to the Accumate 612 or the Optimate 4. The Xtreme is another good one. Just get a motorcycle type charger, with at least a charge/float cycle, and not too much amperage, and you should be fine. To deal with suphation, or have more diagnostics, you may favor one variety over another.

 

[Phantom888]

OK, But doesn't work well in garage...hyea:..

Freebob...:doorag:

But it does come with a 10' extension. I normally put it in the window. hyea: It even works well when its cloudy and rainy. nojoke

 

[freebob]

But it does come with a 10' extension. I normally put it in the window. hyea: It even works well when its cloudy and rainy. nojoke

Sorry I guess I live in a Cave...pps:

Freebob...:doorag:

 

[Dan-Am]

I use the WATERPROOF Battery Tender 800 on all my stuff- install them onboard and leave them there...jet skis, seldom driven cars, boats, Spyder. Very small, dependable, safe, and ... waterproof! Batteries stay up perfectly!

 

[MouthPiece]

I use the WATERPROOF Battery Tender 800 on all my stuff- Very small, dependable, safe, and ... waterproof! Batteries stay up perfectly!

Meaning they float? :roflblack:

Chris

 

[Mr. White]

I have a Battery Tender Plus with the adapter extension that goes into the outlet in the "Runk". I've never used it though. Haven't had to.

Chris PE# 0004

I bought several Wal-Mart "battery tenders", made by Schmucher and plug them into my RT, Gold Wing trike, Burgman 650 scooter, wifes ATV, Kubota tractor, riding mower and motor home (2, engine and house batteries) in 365/24/7. My batteries last a long time, however I change out my scoot batteries every three years, whether they need it or not. I plug my truck and cars in too, but only about once a week for 24 hours or so. I don't remember my last battery failure.

:spyder2:

 

[Sny]

I got the 2 bank battery tender so it'll do both spyders in the garage. Hardwire to the battery leave the SAE connector under the seat. Then use the SAE to Cigar Socket adapter to charge the phone or whatever when it's not being used to maintain the battery.

 

[boborgera]

Just my opinion, I think by putting a battery on a charger when the battery doesn't need to be charged shortens the life of a battery.
3 years stock battery [Spyder] never had it on a charger.
5+ years on my truck never on a charger.
I know one thing if you take a new battery and use it before it's fully charged it will never take a full charge.

 

[bjt]

Just my opinion, I think by putting a battery on a charger when the battery doesn't need to be charged shortens the life of a battery.
3 years stock battery [Spyder] never had it on a charger.
5+ years on my truck never on a charger.
I know one thing if you take a new battery and use it before it's fully charged it will never take a full charge.

Same here, times two as dltang's battery hasn't been on a charger either.

 

[docdoru]

:thumbup:

 

[happyspyder2039]

:agree::agree:

:thumbup:

 

[clueless]

I use Yuasa chargers. they are the mfg of most of the jap batteries. i think they used to be the HD private battery mfg a few years back.. they changed the last few years.

http://store.yuasabatteries.com/products/productdetail/part_number=YUA1201501/1717.0

• Fully automatic 5 stage cycle for efficient charging
• 28-day charge recycle re-evaluates battery condition for long-term storage
• Up to 16 volts for recovery of sulfated batteries
• Error proof operation
• Reverse polarity protection

$63 list price

 

[MarkLawson]

I use Yuasa chargers. they are the mfg of most of the jap batteries. i think they used to be the HD private battery mfg a few years back.. they changed the last few years.

http://store.yuasabatteries.com/products/productdetail/part_number=YUA1201501/1717.0

• Fully automatic 5 stage cycle for efficient charging
• 28-day charge recycle re-evaluates battery condition for long-term storage
• Up to 16 volts for recovery of sulfated batteries
• Error proof operation
• Reverse polarity protection

$63 list price

I have three of these. MCN rated them the best several years ago.