How to use Trickle Battery Charger - Yamaha FZ6 Forums - International FZ6 Motorcycle Community Forum

PatrickS · 11-13-2008, 01:21 PM

This is the one i have :
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER<>folder_id=1408474396674 307&bmUID=1226607647357&PRODUCT<>prd_id=8455244432 10745&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true

Should i keep my battery plugged to in 24/7
or let it empty itself then plug it in for it to recharge ?
Thanks

CanadianFZ6 · 11-13-2008, 01:36 PM

I never use a trickle charger.... Even though some manufacturers emphasise the word trickle, they (some) may end up over charging your battery. All I have ever done is peak the battery every few weeks or so with just a common 1amp charger... Meaning I never leave my battery(s) permanently plugged in to any kind of charger when the bike is in storage...

PatrickS · 11-13-2008, 01:39 PM

Thanks but how is a trickle charger different from a regular charger ???

04fizzer · 11-13-2008, 02:01 PM

Your link is a pain, so I'll just throw this out: If the charger has an automatic "float" or "maintenance" mode, then you can leave it plugged in. If not, don't leave it plugged in.

a trickle charger is different froma regular charger in the amount of amperage it throws at the battery at one time. Regular chargers charge at 2+ amps whereas a trickle charger is less than 2 amps. Trickle chargers are safer for the battery, but will take longer for the battery to charge/recharge.

PatrickS · 11-13-2008, 02:02 PM

Gotcha, thank you, and sorry for that link

-P

Zack · 11-13-2008, 05:11 PM

PatrickS, you are in Montreal, that means bike will be parked somewhere under the cover for next 6 months. You have to use trickle charger otherwise you will be buying new battery when sun comes up in May!
Battery will simply self discharge below 9V or less and than it is permanently ruined. Trickle charger will keep it up for indefinite period of time. Trickle means really small current flow, maybe 10 mA or something like that. You can make it yourself and it won't cost you more than 30 bucks. Transformer + stabilized power supply module and some wires is all needed.

KensFz6 · 11-13-2008, 05:54 PM

I'm thinking of removing my battery and then storing it with a charger somewhere in my house.

I still have some stuff to consider so I haven't decided if this is a good idea or not yet.

I've heard that if you leave a battery on the ground (charging or not) it will die after a little while.

Anyone else heard of that?

04fizzer · 11-14-2008, 07:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zack

PatrickS, you are in Montreal, that means bike will be parked somewhere under the cover for next 6 months. You have to use trickle charger otherwise you will be buying new battery when sun comes up in May!
Battery will simply self discharge below 9V or less and than it is permanently ruined. Trickle charger will keep it up for indefinite period of time. Trickle means really small current flow, maybe 10 mA or something like that. You can make it yourself and it won't cost you more than 30 bucks. Transformer + stabilized power supply module and some wires is all needed.

That's not true. My battery lasted for 4 years, and I only used a tender for the last winter.

**wrightme43** · 11-14-2008, 07:10 AM

It depends on alot of factors.
One way you can extend the life of a battery is to use a trickle charger. My bike gets plugged into a charger every night.
Doesnt assure that the battery will last longer, just helps it to have a better chance to last.

11-13-2008, 01:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
PatrickS Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal Bike: FZ6 2005 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 3 Member #2801	How to use Trickle Battery Charger This is the one i have : http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER<>folder_id=1408474396674 307&bmUID=1226607647357&PRODUCT<>prd_id=8455244432 10745&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true Should i keep my battery plugged to in 24/7 or let it empty itself then plug it in for it to recharge ? Thanks __________________ http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...t=7f6208e6.jpg

11-13-2008, 01:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
CanadianFZ6 Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Baden, Ontario Bike: '07 FZ6, '08 Bandit 1250, '08 V-Strom 650 Posts: 520 Rep Power: 20 Member #903	Re: How to use Trickle Battery Charger I never use a trickle charger.... Even though some manufacturers emphasise the word trickle, they (some) may end up over charging your battery. All I have ever done is peak the battery every few weeks or so with just a common 1amp charger... Meaning I never leave my battery(s) permanently plugged in to any kind of charger when the bike is in storage... __________________ '08 Bandit 1250sea (gray with hard bags and full fairing) '08 V-Strom 650 (blue) '07 FZ6 (Blue)

11-13-2008, 01:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
PatrickS Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal Bike: FZ6 2005 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 3 Member #2801	Re: How to use Trickle Battery Charger Thanks but how is a trickle charger different from a regular charger ??? __________________ http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...t=7f6208e6.jpg

11-13-2008, 02:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
04fizzer Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fairport, NY Bike: 2004 Yamaha FZ6 Posts: 209 Rep Power: 4 Member #4946	Re: How to use Trickle Battery Charger Your link is a pain, so I'll just throw this out: If the charger has an automatic "float" or "maintenance" mode, then you can leave it plugged in. If not, don't leave it plugged in. a trickle charger is different froma regular charger in the amount of amperage it throws at the battery at one time. Regular chargers charge at 2+ amps whereas a trickle charger is less than 2 amps. Trickle chargers are safer for the battery, but will take longer for the battery to charge/recharge.

11-13-2008, 02:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
PatrickS Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Montreal Bike: FZ6 2005 Posts: 48 Rep Power: 3 Member #2801	Re: How to use Trickle Battery Charger Gotcha, thank you, and sorry for that link -P __________________ http://s41.photobucket.com/albums/e2...t=7f6208e6.jpg

11-13-2008, 05:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Zack Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Bike: FZ6 Posts: 156 Rep Power: 5 Member #1593	Re: How to use Trickle Battery Charger PatrickS, you are in Montreal, that means bike will be parked somewhere under the cover for next 6 months. You have to use trickle charger otherwise you will be buying new battery when sun comes up in May! Battery will simply self discharge below 9V or less and than it is permanently ruined. Trickle charger will keep it up for indefinite period of time. Trickle means really small current flow, maybe 10 mA or something like that. You can make it yourself and it won't cost you more than 30 bucks. Transformer + stabilized power supply module and some wires is all needed.

11-13-2008, 05:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
KensFz6 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tinley Park, Illinois Bike: 08 Fz6 (Cobalt Blue) Posts: 81 Rep Power: 2 Member #4138	Re: How to use Trickle Battery Charger I'm thinking of removing my battery and then storing it with a charger somewhere in my house. I still have some stuff to consider so I haven't decided if this is a good idea or not yet. I've heard that if you leave a battery on the ground (charging or not) it will die after a little while. Anyone else heard of that?

11-14-2008, 07:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
wrightme43 Super Sock Puppet Administrator Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bowling Green KY Bike: 07 FZ6 in Blue. Posts: 5,178 Rep Power: 10 Member #42	Re: How to use Trickle Battery Charger It depends on alot of factors. One way you can extend the life of a battery is to use a trickle charger. My bike gets plugged into a charger every night. Doesnt assure that the battery will last longer, just helps it to have a better chance to last. __________________ Texas to update slogan from 'Don't Mess with Texas' to 'We Warned You' as homeowners gun down would-be burglars at record rate.

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