oncourse
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posted May 01, 2008 04:08 PM
how do you keep you battery charged?
I was thinking of cutting off a direct 12v adapter (not a cell phone adapter etc) and use the power outlet to trickle the battery, Has anyone done this? I am sure it would work, mind you it is on a 10 amp outlet so use a small charger, but I think it is waaaayyyy easier than removing the cover to the battery.
Make your own charger adapter.....
Rob
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wormgear
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posted May 01, 2008 05:39 PM
I just ride it all the time.11.5 k miles since Dec.
I dun need no steenking charger!
BUT I think the power outlet is dead with the switch off, No?
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oncourse
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posted May 01, 2008 05:57 PM
Good question, I dunno either, but will check it this weekend.... If it is hot all the time I am definantly getting a lighter to fit the socket as well.!!
Will let you know...
Rob
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BFDeihl
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posted May 02, 2008 12:57 AM
Wormgear is right--- the power outlet is switched. (Won't work as a charger port).
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oncourse
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posted May 02, 2008 02:06 AM
Thanks for the info, will have to try a new approach!
Rob
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TedG
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posted May 02, 2008 07:34 AM
What I use is the plug that I put on for my heated gear. Hooks directly to the battery.
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FASTESTbusaAROUND
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posted May 02, 2008 04:43 PM
I never charge it, even after months of non-use and I've never had any issue starting it.
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oncourse
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posted May 03, 2008 06:40 PM
That Batt. has to be $$$$expensive, I wish I could ride all the time, summer is coming soon and then I will. The klr gets 70 mpg, even with all the mods. The c14 gets 42, still better than my little mazda!
Rob
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2003 kx 500 SOLD
2004 KX 500 In service now, whata BEAST!
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Wildman
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posted May 05, 2008 05:13 AM
I just hooked up my Battery Tender to it. The battery isn't that hard to get to on this bike. I leave the lead where I can get to it without removing anything, but you cannot see it. It is tucked up underneath the plastic near the battery box.
When I pull into the garage, I plug it in. Easy, pretty cheap, and no home engineering required.
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drewherc130
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posted May 15, 2008 12:59 PM
When I bought my bike, the battery had died while on the showroom floor. The dealer put in a new one and I haven't had any problems since.
WIldman sounds like he's got a good idea, if you're not able to ride enough to keep it charged.
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fury
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posted May 17, 2008 09:52 AM
I put a 12v adapter on my bike, and wired it directly to my battery.
Should be easy enough to back feed it to the bat.
It the stock unit will not allow u to do it. Install another unit.
I wish I had 2 units.
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08CC14
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posted May 19, 2008 05:48 PM
quote:
I just ride it all the time.11.5 k miles since Dec.
I dun need no steenking charger!
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