Motorcycle and Powersports Battery Maintenance 101 - Tender - Trickle Charger

[@Tawni.6269]

I appreciate your detail battery maintenance video.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Glad to help

[@pay9011]

Most auto chargers have low 2 amp settings now and rarely start at 15 amp.

[@marvinr5054]

In Dec, 2001 I bought a battery tender for my new 2002 Harley Davidson Softail Duece and used it religiously. The OEM Battery lasted till bike week 2011. I replaced the battery with another OEM battery and this one must of been defective because it died in one year. I bought a Duracell battery wich is the same as a Deka and a Big Crank battery and this one just died this week! So i've had really bgood luck with using these Battery tenders and I'm looking to upgrade to the 1.5 model so that I can switch it on and off all four of my motorcycles. Thanks for the informative video.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Sounds good. Thanks for watching.

[@aperson1181]

Battery Tender also does pulse desulphation, but also a temperature probe so not to overheat a battery while charging

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, thank you for the insight.

[@y2ktube]

"a temperature probe so not to overheat a battery" Still, with the price of batteries today, I'd still incorporate a TIMER when using any Battery Tender ! - Folks should know that they will dry out your cells if continuously plugged-in (No matter how low the amperage, they in fact still heat up the cells, this KILLS the battery !). Better to have these battery Tenders first plugged into a TIMER; I set mine for only four hours a day. This allows the battery to cool down & not get to the point of 'boiling'; less chance of drying out the lifeblood of the battery.

[@itswickedsweet4409]

Why are people complaining about the length of the video? Haters why not make a better one yourselves ? 🙄

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Exactly. Thank you

[@kwisclubta7175]

You're like one of those morons complaining about people critiquing music and movies: "Oh yEaH? WeLl i'D lIkE tO sEe yOu dO bEtTeR" It's 100% OK to criticize music if you're not a musician, it is OK to critique films without being a filmmaker, and it is totally OK to criticize KZbinrs without being a KZbinr. But hey, you guys seem to like your echo chambers, so go ahead and ignore legitimate criticism and refer to anyone who says anything but positive things about you as "hAteRs"

[@josephsteffen2378]

I have a degree in Electronics engineering. Another degree in Aircraft Maintenance (FAA Airframe and Powerplant certification). That means that I can sit in a chair for many years, absorb knowledge, and pass tests. You can call me a nerd or information geek, because I like to learn. So i say, "bring it on". We will see who can last the longest. I have a comfortable chair and plenty of coffee. I also like to check the KZbin guys' factual accuracy. This video was very accurate and surprisingly correct, without going too long. The length of a video, on specific topic, is dependent upon the number of factors and phenomenon involved. Everyone's self discipline varies, I understand the boredom with data. How many chicks at the club want to hear about battery chemistry, charge rates, temperature effects....hahaha.

[@ras4782]

I don't know a d don't care lol

[@howie119]

@@josephsteffen2378 TSA?

[@Dachamp2001]

I have yet to see motorcycle batteries with Amp hours that low lol. My 2 harleys have 30AH batteries and the lowest i seen is 20AH the highest is 32AH use 1.25 battery tender. I also was told I can use up to 3A battery tender on them but how true I dont know but I like them. Good product

[@prestonhal]

That’s probably because you have big Harleys with a lot more electric demand than a smaller motorcycle. My first bike was a Vulcan 500 and that battery was only 12AH

[@howie119]

Harley? That says it all.🤭

[@XNeo27564]

I used the Noco Genius 5 for lead acid, agm, gel, and lithium. Very nice charger. However today I got the Optimate 5A lithium in for my new battery. Made for one purpose, extend lithium battery life and performance Only the best charger is enough :)

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Awesome, let us know how you like it. Thanks for watching. Ride safe.

[@ohwell2790]

Yes, I went with the Noco Genius 2 they work and will charge anything including 6 Volt battries, will never use a battery tender that only put out 12 volts how will that charge a battery to 13.1 volts !

[@ericp6823]

@@chaparralmotorsports Hello. I don't drive my car much. My car is 2007 mazda 3. What product do you recommend? Please provide link. Thank you.

[@tedmarakas2626]

Optimate is the best, I've been using mine for 3 years now and has saved a couple of dead batteries.

[@Neveralone412]

One of the top 5 information videos I have ever seen. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonasrueda4195]

Such a great video. Thank you for putting this together and sharing it.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@MrHammGutsnGlory]

Which battery tender should i get for the following:? john deere gator, husq dirt bike, harley street glide, chevy truck and tahoe and case tractor

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, give our customer service department a call and they can make some suggestions. [phone].

[@PapaBearAlaska]

I've used Battery Tenders for decades and am very pleased. QUESTION: Can it be plugged into 220 power? I need a unit for my bike in the Philippines.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, please refer to your owners manual for charging specifications.

[@ginoasci]

Do you have a video on solar tenders for motorcycles?

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, sorry we do not.

[@JRMD]

What do you recommend for a naked sport bike with a lithium ion battery, the 4amps battery tender or the 1.25amps? Great video very informative

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, take a look at the Tecmate OPTIMATE LITHIUM 0.8A BATTERY CHARGER or even the www.chapmoto.com/tecmate-optimate-lithium-battery-charger.html www.chapmoto.com/tecmate-optimate-lithium-0.8a-battery-charger.html www.chapmoto.com/tecmate-optimate-lithium-battery-charger.html

[@dmo848]

Noco or hulkman charger

[@TiK2theToK]

How much time of inactivity should pass before I hook a tender up?

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, you want to continually keep your battery properly maintained through either consecutive use or via a battery maintenance device. So any amount of extended down (planned or unplanned) time--a few weeks--is when you should use a device like a Tender.

[@popalot711rb]

So the 1.25 tender do you hook it up and ride with it or is it just for when u get home to charge it?

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, you would leave it off the bike while riding and then plug it in when at home.

[@gusm2752]

What would you recommend for a generator battery such as a Predator 3500 ?

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, we do not sell those generators; please give our customer service department a call. [phone]. Thank you.

[@Calz3n]

Exactly what I needed to know, thanks for the information!

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mackyhowy8581]

Great video! This question may have been answered but which one of these can pull double duty to keep the battery charged for my 30 year old 240sx which I drive once a month, but is also able to keep the battery charged on my Motorcycle (not at the same time obviously)? Or do I need to separate devices??

[@Alpen10]

Hi great video I have my bikes in storage for winter months in the north east, is there a battery tender that works for maintenance without needing to be plugged in to a wall current, ie a power bank? I have no access to electricity where I have them, and I tried an automatic starter but that won’t maintain the batteries. Please let me know any suggestions thanks. Btwy I already own the battery tender awesome product.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, thanks for watching our video. We carry Battery Tender's Solar Power Charger, not sure if that will work as a solution for you? It's here on our website: www.chapmoto.com/battery-tender-solar-power-charger.html

[@UntakenNick]

Just disconnect the positive terminal during storage months.

[@josephsteffen2378]

You could remove the batteries and maintain them where you live. Or go solar, if possible. There are solar powered battery "maintainer" devices that apply just enough voltage, at a tiny amount of current, to keep them healthy and don't boil out the electrolyte over a few months. One way that batteries go dead is from the positive terminal/post to the frame or to the negative terminal. The path is along the side of the battery or across the top. The conductor is the film of battery acid and dirt on the outside surface of the battery. Though it's not much, it will drain a battery in a week or two. Remember when people would say, "don't leave a battery on a cement floor "? That was due to the current following the path of the electrolyte down the side of the battery. If you clean the battery and the area around it, there shouldn't be any problem.

[@bknoxx]

i have aquestion.. i just got my WPS batter it came dead and i have a charger from RMMC and it wont even start to charge the battery its for a 22 yx250f

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, where did you purchase the battery?

[@bobbydenezza7795]

I charged my battery when I winterized my waverunner and I unplugged the charger when it was fully charged and left the battery sit for 8 months and now I put the battery back on charger and it's taking forever to charge. Is it a good idea to leave a battery sit when not on charger for 8 months before charging it again?

[@chaparralmotorsports]

No it's not really ideal to let the battery sit off the charger. The Battery Tender cycles on and off to maintain the proper state of the battery.

[@bobbydenezza7795]

@@chaparralmotorsports Well I left the battery tender charger on the battery for the whole 8 months and it actually broke my battery tender charger. So I was thinking put the battery on charger and charge it til its fully charged. Unplug the charger for 2 weeks or a month and charge it up again once every few weeks.

[@TaperYellophace]

Very informative, thanks! One question can I charge and maintain my 2021 low rider s motorcycle with 12v 4 amp tender or I can only purchase Harley battery tender which offers 1 amp claiming its best for motorcycles. I’m confused

[@backthebadge4009]

If I have a lead acid battery that is going to be left on the charger for several months....do I need to worry about gassing all the water out of the battery?

[@expatconn7242]

What about JetSki batteries like 97 bombardier GTI’s just go through batteries they just suck these days which word battery tender do you recommend for something like that

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, the Battery tender line of products is great and should work for you Jet Ski. You just need to make sure your battery and the maintenance device are compatible.

[@rwaa6931]

Can you leave a maintainer (specifically a CTEK xs0.8 - what I'm considering) plugged in for 6 months straight?

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, most battery maintainers are designed to be plugged in for extended periods.

[@y2ktube]

"a CTEK xs0.8 - what I'm considering - plugged in for 6 months" Well, with the price of batteries today, I'd incorporate a TIMER when using any Battery Tender ! - Folks should know that they will dry out your cells if continuously plugged-in (No matter how low the amperage, they in fact still heat up the cells, this KILLS the battery !). Better to have these battery Tenders first plugged into a TIMER; I set mine for only four hours a day. This allows the battery to cool down & not get to the point of 'boiling'; less chance of drying out the lifeblood of the battery.

[@rwaa6931]

@@y2ktube that sounds like a smart idea. Thanks for the tip. What do you think of having the timer set for even less time? Say 2-3 hours? Since it would still come on every day.

[@longface6045]

Had my first service done at powersports.. and they took my wire from my bike to connect a trickle charger

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Sorry to hear that. Did you address it with the service writer?

[@longface6045]

@@chaparralmotorsports not yet because I picked up my bike on Saturday and there open Tuesday threw Saturday. I have another one that came with a trickle charger I never used because my bike already had one. So I was thinking about using it. Because I’m afraid to bring it back

[@JerrijCaliforniaFlightProject]

Awesome its safe practical and durable and noteworthy for all our cars wow change the cultural of every thing I hadn't known before thank so for all you made me so every glad my mechanic share his experience with me he was right on. THANK YOU so much

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Thanks for sharing

[@phongthai1383]

how long we can charge the battery tender ? I did charge the battery tender for 17 hours already but it was not fully

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Please refer to the instructions that came with your Battery Tender. The battery can be left on the charger, you just need to monitor it every once in a while to make sure everything is in working order. Charing time/ability will depend on the status of your battery.

[@CrunchDramaNetwork]

Please tell me what's in a 2024 kawaski ninja 500

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, please give our customer service department a call and they can assist you with your question. [phone]. Thank you.

[@CrunchDramaNetwork]

@@chaparralmotorsports I figured it out. Thank you

[@pjfrog10]

thank you very much. Glade I listened to your video.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jonathanvillalba3214]

Do i charge this outside (cold), in a heated area (such as a boiler room), or indoors? I believe i read the cold wont be good for the charge and that I should avoid using it on living space. That pretty much leaves the warm boiler room as my only option. Is that ok?

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, yes you should try to keep your battery away from extreme temperatures such as extreme heat our cold. When chagrining or maintaining your battery to to do so in a moderate climate to help preserve the life of your battery. Not sure about the temperature of your boiler room so you should get a reading and then refer to the battery and or battery maintenance device for temperature recommendations.

[@dmo848]

Never charge where u sleep. Do it in the shed or garage. U don't wanna breath that junk

[@OttomanBeats]

So im cofused with the battery tender. Is it thay once the battery dies its gone for good and needs replacement? Or does the tender charge the battery ? If so then why do i need to keep plugged in whole winter? Cant i just charge it a day before i want to ride and itll be good until next winter storage?

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hi Otto, depending on the battery and its condition if it's dead sometimes it can be recharged. However, it's not good to continually just let the battery completely drain/die--doing this causes damage to the battery and reduces it's overall life span. Ideally you want to use a Battery Tender or some type of device to maintain the battery and keep it in good condition when not in use. This will not only extend the life and performance of the battery but it will be ready to go when you are. Hope that helps. Thanks for watching.

[@anthonypowell9168]

You done a great job

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Thanks

[@jeffdickinson4605]

Any issues with using battery Tender on a 2- 12 volt RV coach battery application . They are in parallel ?

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Nope, no problem at all. I run two battery tenders - one on each of my F250 batteries. It works great. - Kyle

[@michaelcademartori5050]

Great info!

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Glad it was helpful!

[@User37621]

Some good info here. Very well made video.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Much appreciated! Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching.

[@treskingos]

I'm looking at a Battery Tender 4.5 AMP BATTERY CHARGER. Can I charge a automotive battery???,Toyota 4 Runner to be exact. Thanks. Just found this at Costco.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Yes you can. Thanks for watching.

[@treskingos]

@@chaparralmotorsports can it charge a dead battery?

[@jd1671]

Thanks for the tip that they are at Costco. Would 4.5 amp be ok for a subaru outback? Subarus are known for their battery issues....

[@dynamitedmoney]

absolutely fantastic video super helpful - thank you!

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danrussell3439]

What is the voltage output of these motorcycle battery tenders?

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello Dan, according to Battery Tender: The maximum charge voltage output of the Battery Tender® Plus battery charger is in the same range and less than 15 volts. For the majority of the time, the Battery Tender® Plus will be operating in float / maintenance mode so the maximum voltage output will be less than 14 volts.

[@danrussell3439]

@@chaparralmotorsports thanks

[@limitlessworx5724]

If I have a AGM battery and take out of bike for winter months after fully charging and then puttin in bike fully charged would that cause a bd battery . BIGTIME BATTERIES & ELECTRONICS / BANSHEE BATTERIES Trying to not honor 3 year warranty a year in sayin that’s y battery is bad that I had to have in home on trickle charger entire winter

[@chaparralmotorsports]

It's best practice to continually provide battery maintenance no matter if the battery is in the bike or out of the bike.

[@y2ktube]

"in home on trickle charger entire winter" - With the price of batteries today, I'd incorporate a TIMER when using any Battery Tender ! - Folks should know that they will dry out your cells if continuously plugged-in (No matter how low the amperage, they in fact still heat up the cells, this KILLS the battery !). Better to have these battery Tenders first plugged into a TIMER; I set mine for only four hours a day. This allows the battery to cool down & not get to the point of 'boiling'; less chance of drying out the lifeblood of the battery.

[@rico1319]

Pretty informative video, I’m looking to purchase a battery tender/charger. Could you recommend one that I could use to tender my battery in my riding lawnmower and possibly charge my old truck battery if it goes dead?? Thanks , keep up the gd work

[@josephsteffen2378]

You nailed it!

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Thanks

[@HTX-pk6mu]

I'm glad I found this video. Very informative. How well does the Battery Tender Jr. that has the selectable mode for lithium battery work with the Shorai battery? Any issues? I know Shorai have a dedicated charger for their batteries (also a bit pricey) but I wanted something more versatile that can charge and maintain both Lead Acid and LiFePO4 batteries.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hello, while you could use the Battery Tender Jr. to briefly recharge your Shorai, it's not recommended to the BTJ as a long term maintenance option on the Shorai. Because of Shorai's design and slow diffuse rate, you really should use the Shorai charger for optimal lifespan, performance, and safety. Thanks for watching.

[@win89121]

Thank you.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

No worries!

[@TonyDiscenza]

Very helpful.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

[@anthonyfesta7010]

It goes into float mode not trickle

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Thanks for pointing that out.

[@russhogan6967]

This video could have been 5 minutes shorter and more about the tenders that are on the screen. But thank you anyway...

[@chaparralmotorsports]

ok, thanks for the suggestion. We will keep that in mind for the next one. Thanks for watching.

[@ohwell2790]

Battery maintainer trickle charger the battery tender only has a output of 12 volts at 750 milliamps that is below battery voltage of 13.1 volts just how is that going to maintain a battery at full charge. Answer, they will not.

[@gersonpineda9768]

Cool 😎

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Thanks for watching.

[@jonahlevi3178]

thank you

[@chaparralmotorsports]

You're welcome

[@metatronmen2431]

Noco do it all.

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Got it.

[@jonathanramos7285]

It was to long

[@chaparralmotorsports]

Hi Jonathan, sorry to hear you felt our video was too lo