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Offline auro

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Battery charger... or conditioner?
« on: May 04, 2012, 07:05:38 am »
Hi guys - looked around for a while in the FAQ and other threads, not sure if there's anything on this yet...

I want to get myself a battery charger, for the CB550F2 in my garage.

Now - is it better a charger or a conditioner?
Any tips on the model/specifications to go for?

Thanks in advance
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Re: Battery charger... or conditioner?
« Reply #1 on: May 04, 2012, 07:24:37 am »
I use a Yuasa one that charges then shuts itself off charging until the voltage drops a bit and charges again. The first one on this page http://www.yuasabatteries.com/chargers.php
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Re: Battery charger... or conditioner?
« Reply #2 on: May 04, 2012, 01:00:49 pm »
I got smart charger at TSC. $20 on sale it charges and switches to maintenance once fully charged. 
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Re: Battery charger... or conditioner?
« Reply #3 on: May 04, 2012, 02:09:38 pm »
Another vote for Yuasa's Smart shot charger/tender.
Like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Yuasa-YUA1200901-Smartshot-Battery-Maintainer/dp/B000GZL29M
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Re: Battery charger... or conditioner?
« Reply #4 on: May 04, 2012, 03:07:44 pm »
thanks guys - i'll see if i can find one of these in the local shops first...
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Re: Battery charger... or conditioner?
« Reply #5 on: May 04, 2012, 06:21:01 pm »
Quote from: TwoTired on May 04, 2012, 02:09:38 pm
Another vote for Yuasa's Smart shot charger/tender.
Like this:
http://www.amazon.com/Yuasa-YUA1200901-Smartshot-Battery-Maintainer/dp/B000GZL29M

I just bought that same one. My local cycle store was having a big sale and I got it for $19.95. I think I scored. I can't wait to not fry my battery this winter.
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Re: Battery charger... or conditioner?
« Reply #6 on: May 06, 2012, 02:43:47 pm »
hey all - i'm gonna need this thing quite fast

did ˜120 kms today, and the bike died on my at the very last traffic light (chance is always with the beginners), with some juice on it but clearly not enough to restart it (warm engine)

i had the lights on all the time, guess i'll have to recharge the battery now and look for something sucking the power away?

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