Battery charger?

Yasko · November 26th, 2010, 05:26 PM

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...r-Charger.aspx

Is a battery charger a must have for my 07 ninja 250? The bike will be for good weather weekends.

austexjg · November 26th, 2010, 05:29 PM

Makes starting the bike a "sure thing" for those nice weekends - hate to want to ride and find problems instead. Or, just ride the bike around the block every couple of weeks regardless of the weather.

Yasko · November 26th, 2010, 05:30 PM

Or which of the ones from Harbor Freight?

http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...battery+tender

indr · November 26th, 2010, 06:20 PM

Not a MUST have but it's good to have. I ended up buying mine because i left the keys on my bike in the ON position and had to charge the battery which would've cost me something or other at the local dealership. So, instead I got this:

http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SE-...dp/B0000AXTUY/

it's pretty small. you can prolly install it on the bike if you move some wires around, cut up some plastic dividers.

It's automatic too so it shuts off after the battery has reached it's full charge. The BatteryTender JR is not. But the regular Battery tender is. But it is also bigger than the Shumaucher.

SVBS · November 26th, 2010, 06:48 PM

YUASA Smart Shot 900 Battery Charger and Maintainer BLACK FRIDAY DEAL (#442297)
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...CK_FRIDAY_DEAL

From Yuasa, the finest name in power sports batteries! The Smart Shot, charger/maintainer, combines full charging capability with advanced maintenance function. Keeping your battery fully charged and ready to roll during these critical winter months. Show your battery some love with The Smart Shot.

Features and Benefits

* Fully automatic three level charge cycle for effective charging
* Reaches 14.4 volt peak, then automatically switches to float
* Reverse polarity protection
* Two year limited warranty

Sailariel · November 26th, 2010, 07:35 PM

I have been using the Sears Battery Charger/Maintainer for two years. It comes with all the wiring--Plus and minus to the battery with an SAE plug on the end--can be used with a smal compressor, etc. Fully automatic. Plug it in and leave it. As good, IMHO, as Battery Tender at half the price. Check it out.

Yasko · November 26th, 2010, 08:57 PM

Thanks. Great help. I love this site.

WindMeUp · November 27th, 2010, 01:55 AM

If your to the point where your bike is sitting enough to need a battery charger, you might as well add Sta-Bil to your fuel too

thurt88 · November 27th, 2010, 02:14 AM

I got one of the battery tender jr.s from the motorcycle superstore. I love it. I wired the quick disconnect to my bike and routed thru one of the holes in the frame so that when I remove the dustcover the plug pops out. When i disconnect the charger I just place the dustcover back. When my bike is totally charged I use it on my car or even lawn mower.

Apex · November 27th, 2010, 07:18 AM

Or you move to Texas where you ride year round!

hahahaha

Honestly I'm glad I don't need to worry about those things. If I start having problems, then they are legitimate problems. I am planning on taking my bike to work every day this winter when it isn't raining or ice covering the roads.

Sailariel · November 27th, 2010, 05:27 PM

I plugged the charger in today. The weather has been some spiteful here lately--not good for motorcycling. May as well keep the battery charged since they don't do kickstarters anymore.

November 26th, 2010, 05:26 PM	#1
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Battery charger? http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...r-Charger.aspx Is a battery charger a must have for my 07 ninja 250? The bike will be for good weather weekends.

November 26th, 2010, 07:35 PM	#6
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I have been using the Sears Battery Charger/Maintainer for two years. It comes with all the wiring--Plus and minus to the battery with an SAE plug on the end--can be used with a smal compressor, etc. Fully automatic. Plug it in and leave it. As good, IMHO, as Battery Tender at half the price. Check it out. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

November 27th, 2010, 01:55 AM	#8
WindMeUp Small Bike Abuser Name: Stevo Location: Seattle Wa Join Date: Aug 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R SE, GSX650FK8, DL650K5, CH80K2, AN400K7, SH150i Posts: 95	If your to the point where your bike is sitting enough to need a battery charger, you might as well add Sta-Bil to your fuel too __________________________________________________ If you are "Too Cool" to be seen on a scooter...you're a Poser

November 27th, 2010, 07:18 AM	#10
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	Or you move to Texas where you ride year round! hahahaha Honestly I'm glad I don't need to worry about those things. If I start having problems, then they are legitimate problems. I am planning on taking my bike to work every day this winter when it isn't raining or ice covering the roads. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

November 27th, 2010, 05:27 PM	#11
Sailariel ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Alex Location: Belfast, ME Join Date: Jul 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Honda NT-700-V, formerly, Green 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: A lot.	I plugged the charger in today. The weather has been some spiteful here lately--not good for motorcycling. May as well keep the battery charged since they don't do kickstarters anymore. __________________________________________________ Ninjette, Sold. New Bike: 2010 Honda NT-700V/VA, 73 Honda 550, 74 Honda 550

November 26th, 2010, 05:29 PM	#2
austexjg ninjette.org sage Name: J.G. Location: Austin Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 zx6r Green/Black, (ex-)Diablo Black '09 Ninja 250r Posts: 959	Makes starting the bike a "sure thing" for those nice weekends - hate to want to ride and find problems instead. Or, just ride the bike around the block every couple of weeks regardless of the weather.

November 26th, 2010, 05:30 PM	#3
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Or which of the ones from Harbor Freight? http://www.harborfreight.com/catalog...battery+tender

November 26th, 2010, 06:20 PM	#4
indr ninjette.org guru Name: . Location: . Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: 331	Not a MUST have but it's good to have. I ended up buying mine because i left the keys on my bike in the ON position and had to charge the battery which would've cost me something or other at the local dealership. So, instead I got this: http://www.amazon.com/Schumacher-SE-...dp/B0000AXTUY/ it's pretty small. you can prolly install it on the bike if you move some wires around, cut up some plastic dividers. It's automatic too so it shuts off after the battery has reached it's full charge. The BatteryTender JR is not. But the regular Battery tender is. But it is also bigger than the Shumaucher.

November 26th, 2010, 06:48 PM	#5
SVBS ninjette.org member Name: KT Location: Left Coast Join Date: Oct 2010 Motorcycle(s): 1 of them Big Four Posts: 84	YUASA Smart Shot 900 Battery Charger and Maintainer BLACK FRIDAY DEAL (#442297) http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...CK_FRIDAY_DEAL From Yuasa, the finest name in power sports batteries! The Smart Shot, charger/maintainer, combines full charging capability with advanced maintenance function. Keeping your battery fully charged and ready to roll during these critical winter months. Show your battery some love with The Smart Shot. Features and Benefits * Fully automatic three level charge cycle for effective charging * Reaches 14.4 volt peak, then automatically switches to float * Reverse polarity protection * Two year limited warranty

November 26th, 2010, 08:57 PM	#7
Yasko Texas Newbie Name: John Location: D/FW Texas Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 07 Ninja EX250, 07 FZ6 Posts: A lot.	Thanks. Great help. I love this site.

November 27th, 2010, 02:14 AM	#9
thurt88 ninjette.org guru Name: Tommy Location: Missouri Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Honda CRF250L, 2010 ninja 250r Posts: 413	I got one of the battery tender jr.s from the motorcycle superstore. I love it. I wired the quick disconnect to my bike and routed thru one of the holes in the frame so that when I remove the dustcover the plug pops out. When i disconnect the charger I just place the dustcover back. When my bike is totally charged I use it on my car or even lawn mower.

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