Battery tender

[skipg]

Just put in a new battery in my GW 1800 should I connect it to the battery tender? Thanks
skipg

 

[RcSuD]

Not necessary if you ride it daily, or weekly, but others will say do it, won't hurt anything.

 

[orange winger2]

Won't hurt a thing and if bike sits battery will fully charged.

 

[jaxbobg]

In my experience having replaced my bike batteries a number of times, it doesn't matter whether the battery is old or new - a battery tender (not a trickle charger) will maintain a full charge over a period of time without harming the battery. Because of it's design the tender delivers a lower amperage than a charger.

BTW, I've found that even new batteries aren't fully charged when you get them if you're installing them yourself.

 

[skipg]

Thanks guys I'll hook it up now.
skipg

 

[rmrc51]

I have three Battery Tenders hooked up all the time.

One for my trike, another for my 57 Chevy and the last one on the battery for my portable house generator. Never had a problem with any of them or the batteries they're connected to.

 

[tfdeputydawg]

My battery is on it's 9th year as of Aug. Plugged into my Battery Tender every time I park trike in the garage. Still checks good on load tester. Just going to see how long it lasts:clapping:

 

[Motogordo]

Nov. 25, 2014

I have used battery tenders on all my bikes. I use the 750ma unit and it works perfectly. I have a detachable plug on my battery which I connect and disconnect when I take the bike out for a ride. It starts first time every time. They are well worth the $40 or so.

Motogordo:GL1800:

 

[Lucky]

Never used one, but they certainly are highly recommended. As you can see. RIDE SAFE

 

[Calgary]

I'm a big fan of Battery Tender - have one for each vehicle, just in case!

Check out the Costco Black Friday ad - http://blackfriday.gottadeal.com/black-friday-5831-BatteryTenderPlusAdvancedBatteryCharger.html 29.99 each - a tremendous deal.
This year I'll be picking one up for each of my sons - a great stocking stuffer - with a ten year warranty!
:GL1800::GL1800::GL1800:

 

[FRR]

Just put in a new battery in my GW 1800 should I connect it to the battery tender? Thanks
skipg

If I lived where you live instead of where I live I'd be riding that Trike so much it would never have time to go dead. LOL I'm jealous.

 

[Oldmsocko]

I have always used a battery tender and believe in them.

 

[Konrad]

I have three Battery Tenders hooked up all the time.

One for my trike, another for my 57 Chevy and the last one on the battery for my portable house generator. Never had a problem with any of them or the batteries they're connected to.

Second that! always hooked up to GL1800 Roadsmith, Exmark commercial mower and Kubota tractor. No battery worries.

 

[irmagoo]

I have 7or8 of the 3/4 amp tenders,, I have them on car/truck/jeep what ever I not driving and a couple on bikes one on tractor, one on side by side one on golf cart :xzqxz: well it beats buying battery's every year!!
magoo

 

[Texan]

I have always used a battery tender and believe in them.

Agree 100%. Bike is garaged, the battery tender is on. Have used Battery Tender Plus for years but a couple years ago, after a visit with Don and Tony Schumacher in Sturgis, switched over to one of his units. Very happy !!!

8~\o

 

[dirtdobber]

According to Battery companies a new batter should be fully charged before using. Not a fast charge.
I started doing this several yeas ago and found that my batteries last a lot longer.
If they are read to use when bought disregard this. They have already been charged.
When I buy a new charged battery I give it a full charge over night

This just a idea

 

[pudge]

According to Battery companies a new batter should be fully charged before using. Not a fast charge.
I started doing this several yeas ago and found that my batteries last a lot longer.
If they are read to use when bought disregard this. They have already been charged.
When I buy a new charged battery I give it a full charge over night

This just a idea

+1! I learned a good many years ago that any new battery needs to be fully, completely charged before any usage. Most batteries these days come with a set of instructions that include that information. If you filled the battery with electrolyte yourself, it needs to sit for about an hour before you hook up the charger to allow the stuff to completely saturate the battery plates. A low amp (2 amps or less) charger is best for this job. And an automatic battery tender is even better because it prevents overcharging which is hard on the battery. I use the Deltran Battery Tender and have for years. It works well for me, and especially during cold weather, but also during periods of non use anytime, it's good medicine to hook up the Tender and leave it until the battery comes up to full charge. Best part is that the Tender can be left connected indefinitely without any negative consequences.

Guys who mostly ride for short trips, especially where the engine rpms does not get above about 2500/3000 for longer periods of time, will find their batteries with low voltage (even if they ride very often) since the alternator will not have the time or the opportunity to do it's job of charging that battery. Today's bikes require a minimum level of charge to wake up the computer and activate the fuel injection system to allow the bike to start. Your battery might have enough voltage to crank an older machine with carbs, etc. if it's an easy starter but fail to start your Wing or similar. Allowing a battery to drain, which it will do just sitting, is reason to own a Battery Tender or similar. Battery discharge below a certain level takes months and years off a battery's lifespan.

So my recommendation to you is to hook up that Battery Tender and bring that new battery to a completely full charge before you begin to ride. Your battery will thank you and your new battery will last a lot longer.