Batery tender

[David F C]

Are they worth it?
Sadly, I ride much less than what I used to. So the batery keeps dieing on me. I removed the alarm and disconected the batery but it still won't last long. I know this will ruin the battery, and they are expensive (80€). I checked a few places and they ask about 150€ for a battery tender.
Am I getting stolen here or are they worth that much.
Opinions please....

[arsenic]

whats that in US dollars?

[catfish]

that's around $220! way too much for a battery tender! look around for a better deal

(assuming that is Euros)

[brooder]

Plenty to be had online for around $40 or so...That's only 23 Euros...

[arsenic]

yeah $220 is way to much, I got one on eBay for like $20 + shipping I think.

[The CyberPoet]

Look for a Acumen model, you should be able to find it around 60 Euro in a 230 volt version. If not, I can get you the 230 volt BatteryTender for probably about the same after shipping.

Cheers,
=-= The CyberPoet

[StevieB]

I made one from a 12-volt wall wart and a plug I got from NAPA Auto parts. Not automatic, but such a low amperage, I am sure it will not over-charge the battery. But it may be so low, it won't actually do anything...

[md86]

I bought a charger/tender deal for about $20 a few weeks ago . Has a charge and float/maintain mode . It's nifty . Yeah , you're getting reamed over there . Maybe you can order one like suggested ..... Oh wait , Euro uses different voltage , don't they . Got an adapter to take care of that ?

[grumpyoldgit]

I use the Optimate 3, auto desulphating, testing and trickle charging.

http://www.accumate.co.uk/it010003.html

Available in UK from:

http://www.busters-accessories.co.uk/proddetail.asp?prod=900883

Don't use a car battery charger (at least that is what I was told) as it will fry the battery on a bike

[md86]

Anything under 2a will be fine . That's what I USED to use before it died .