Trickle Charge question

[Hokiev]

I had a BMW 1200 LT with a BMW trickle charger. With that set-up I could plug the charger into any of the 12V outlets that were on the bike to charge the battery.

On my 2011 RT Limited, can I do that same using the 12V socket in the rear trunk?
or is that going to be a problem with the electrical system on this bike. I have heard it is very sensitive and don't want to mess it up.

Thanks

Hokiev.

 

[Bob Denman]

Plug in and enjoy a worry-free charge... That's how I kept mine "chargified" over the past Winter. :thumbup:

 

[ARtraveler]

Thanks for the info Bob, I did not know I could charge it from the port. I had mine hooked up to the battery.

I learn something new everyday here.

 

[Brevet05]

:agree: I use a Battery Tender Jr through the trunk without issue.

Plug in and enjoy a worry-free charge... That's how I kept mine "chargified" over the past Winter. :thumbup:

 

[Mr. White]

Ditto on my RT-S. Works great and should be on all vehicles, two, three or four wheels should have it.

Hey, could I charge my pick up truck battery through it's cigarette lighter outlet? I think I will try it...

p.s. Please pay no attention to any explosion you may hear from South Texas....hyea: :roflblack:

:spyder2:

 

[SpydeRider2010]

battery tender... JUMP ON IT!!!! I've used one on two H-Ds, one Suzuki, one Kawasaki and now the Sypder. one of the best tools I've ever purchased.

 

[Sny]

interesting... on my 09 RS the frunk 12V outlet is switched with the ignition/acc. So it's disconnected when the key is off. Can't see how you could charge it through there if it's disconnected :dontknow:

I know I wouldn't want it always on or my GPS and other accessories hooked there would stay on and drain the battery when I stopped.

I'm guessing the rear 12V on the RT is always on then?

 

[Phil]

I'm guessing the rear 12V on the RT is always on then?

:thumbup:
YUP!

 

[3pod]

Battery Charging

Battery Tender is the way to go. Install a pigtail attached to the battery terminals and when done riding and parked at home plug it in. I do this unless I'm riding again the next day. It will keep the battery always topped off and extend the life. When storing for winter or not using for a week or so the tender should be used. This proceedure was always used on my Harley and I never had a moments worry about the battery.

 

[NancysToy]

interesting... on my 09 RS the frunk 12V outlet is switched with the ignition/acc. So it's disconnected when the key is off. Can't see how you could charge it through there if it's disconnected :dontknow:

I know I wouldn't want it always on or my GPS and other accessories hooked there would stay on and drain the battery when I stopped.

I'm guessing the rear 12V on the RT is always on then?

The RS has a 3 amp accessory circuit, which is switched. There is a 3 amp unswitched accessory circuit available, but that connector is typically not used. The RT has a 10 amp unswitched accessory circuit feeding the plug in the rear trunk.

 

[Motogordo]

BATTERY TENDERS

I HAVE USED "BATTERY TENDERS 750MA. CHARGER FOR YEARS. THEY WORK BEAUTIFULLY. I HAVE ONE ON MY 2011 RTS/SE5 AND MY 2009 SUZUKI BURGMAN 650 SCOOTER. I USE THEM IN MY GARAGE WHEN I RETURN HOME WITH THE BIKES TO KEEP THEM CHARGED 24/7/365.

MOTOGORDO FROM DELANCO, NEW JERSEY