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The AGM battery stays charged unless there is some sort of parasitic drain like an alarm when parked. |
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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #4 To keep my battery charged I simply ride the bike.  But if that is not possible the above is the way to go for me. The dealership I bought my last 2 bikes from installs this in each and every bike - so much so that I thought that it came standard with the bike, the way it was routed and clipped over the rear brake reservoir attachment arm. I just use a Battery Tender charger to plug in and charge - straight to the battery without issue and without damage to the bike's electronics.
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Mon Jun 25, 2018 2:25 pm (Last edited: Mon Jun 25, 2018 2:27 pm)
Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #4 That's what I use. It's also needed for most heated gear. On our last bikes the dealer connected the OEM accessory outlet direct to the battery. I didn't go that route on the RS because the outlet is on the right side of the bike and heated gear cords are usually on the left side of the garment. Lee |
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I use a CTEK with a charging pigtail bolted to the battery terminals. The pigtail has three LED lights that reflect battery charge level; red, yellow, green. If the voltage level drops, I get a yellow light to remind me to plug in the charger. Smart chargers like the Optimate or CTEK are advised, as they have charging protocols that reduce sulfation.
“I would rather be ashes than dust!" ~ Jack London
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Mon Jun 25, 2018 4:20 pm (Last edited: Mon Jun 25, 2018 4:22 pm)
Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #4 I think I may need one of these, to hook up the cheap'n cheerful charger inherited from my last bike... it just has two croc clips though, and as stated it's bloody awkward attaching those direct to the battery. What's the black plug/socket in the picture? Can I get the equivalent male/female version to replace the croc clips with? KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2 + R1200RS |
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Mon Jun 25, 2018 5:48 pm (Last edited: Mon Jun 25, 2018 5:56 pm)
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Another advantage of the "flying lead" method: you can connect a mini compressor direct to the battery. (You may need to up the fuse rating in the flying lead first). |
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+1 on this. I've been using Battery Tenders for more than 10 years on several part time vehicles summer car, tractors, motorcycles. ( have 5 battery tenders). I also use the installed SAE pig tail with my tire air compressor. and some times to charge my cell phone with another adaptor to USB. |
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Mon Jun 25, 2018 9:53 pm (Last edited: Mon Jun 25, 2018 9:53 pm)
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So I've found another pic (I think) of Paul B's lead: KC100->CB100N->CB250RS--------->DL650AL2 + R1200RS |
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Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:40 pm (Last edited: Mon Jun 25, 2018 10:41 pm)
Zitat von Freddyfruitbat im Beitrag #11 That's correct.   Lee |
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Zitat von Freddyfruitbat im Beitrag #11 IIRC, what is shown is a Tecmate to SAE connector that's used with the Accumate brand charger. I've had one the Accumate chargers for many years and never had an issue.
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Zitat von Blackshirt im Beitrag #7 My car spends the winter attached to a CTEK unit. No problems or complaints
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I have always used a NOCO Genius 3500 on every bike I've owned so far. Have the X-connect adapter hard-wired to the battery for the RS, and my R nineT has an SAE plug hard-wired to the battery and I have an X-connect adapter to connect that to the Genius 3500.
2017 R1200RS Lupin Blue/Grey Metallic
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