Anyone familiar with battery tender?(charger)

itslocfoo · November 8th, 2013, 12:59 AM

I am considering buying this but i am not sure if this is a reliable product. Anyone own this and have any insights?
THANK YOU! yes i am a beginner hahah

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...srch_res_rtr_1

Racer x · November 8th, 2013, 04:33 AM

They are great. The tender is not a charger. I charger supplies a continuous current. Even a trickle charge over time will heat up a battery evaporate the water and kill the battery.
The tender charges the battery to a peak voltage then turn off. When the voltage drops below a certain level it turns back on.

csmith12 · November 8th, 2013, 05:50 AM

Get one of these without hesitation. Install the quick connect to your battery to make it super easy to use. It's been my experience that these things will add years to the life of your battery. Check the final price + shipping because they sell these at wal-mart pretty cheap too.

fast1075 · November 8th, 2013, 07:56 AM

I use the Schumacher SEM-1562A charger/maintainer. Less than $20.00 at WalMart. It comes with the SAE lead to permanently mount to your battery as well as traditional clamps in case you want to use it on something else. The lead can come in handy in case you need to connect a heated vest. If you DO use it for that purpose, be sure to have an inline fuse for it.

I have, over the years had less than satisfactory performance from "Battery Tender" products.

Jefft · November 8th, 2013, 08:49 AM

I've used Battery Tenders for the last 10 years (the Tender Plus, though). They've been very solid performers for me. Also use a CTEK and have the bike on a YUASA.

CC Cowboy · November 8th, 2013, 10:06 AM

They make those "Tenders" right up the block in Deland. Good company, good product.

itslocfoo · November 8th, 2013, 08:52 PM

if i buy this i dont need a charger correct?

csmith12 · November 9th, 2013, 10:14 AM

It's about speed. A charger will get your battery back to 100% faster than the tender will. I view the tenders as a maintainer, NOT a charger.

Aodrn · November 10th, 2013, 07:49 AM

So I have a stupid question. I wound up with a used charger/tender from harbor freight. There isnt much written on the device. Is there any way to tell if this is a trickle charger or a battery tender?

csmith12 · November 10th, 2013, 07:54 AM

Which model is it Ryan? Does it say "float charger"? If so, it's most likely a "tender" or maintainer. I used one on my riding mower for a long time without issue until the garage took a lightning strike.

Aodrn · November 10th, 2013, 08:11 AM

It says Floa####rger. So at some point I guess it was a float charger. I'll give it a go and see if the battery pops. The four wheeler needs a new battery anyway

November 8th, 2013, 12:59 AM	#1
itslocfoo ninjette.org member Name: Loc Location: Irvine Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 86	Anyone familiar with battery tender?(charger) I am considering buying this but i am not sure if this is a reliable product. Anyone own this and have any insights? THANK YOU! yes i am a beginner hahah http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...srch_res_rtr_1

November 8th, 2013, 04:33 AM	#2
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	They are great. The tender is not a charger. I charger supplies a continuous current. Even a trickle charge over time will heat up a battery evaporate the water and kill the battery. The tender charges the battery to a peak voltage then turn off. When the voltage drops below a certain level it turns back on. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

November 8th, 2013, 05:50 AM	#3
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Get one of these without hesitation. Install the quick connect to your battery to make it super easy to use. It's been my experience that these things will add years to the life of your battery. Check the final price + shipping because they sell these at wal-mart pretty cheap too. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 8th, 2013, 07:56 AM	#4
fast1075 ninjette.org guru Name: harry Location: Central Florida Join Date: Sep 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Ninja 250, 2004 Buell XB12s, Honda 110 Elite Posts: 332	I use the Schumacher SEM-1562A charger/maintainer. Less than $20.00 at WalMart. It comes with the SAE lead to permanently mount to your battery as well as traditional clamps in case you want to use it on something else. The lead can come in handy in case you need to connect a heated vest. If you DO use it for that purpose, be sure to have an inline fuse for it. I have, over the years had less than satisfactory performance from "Battery Tender" products. __________________________________________________ "They don't pay me enough to ride this thing!" Kenny Roberts after winning the Indy Mile on the TZ750 powered Grand National bike.

November 8th, 2013, 10:06 AM	#6
CC Cowboy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Whodat Location: Ware Is.,MA Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): I pass the wind! Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '13, Jun '14	They make those "Tenders" right up the block in Deland. Good company, good product. __________________________________________________ If everything seems under control; you're just not going fast enough!

November 8th, 2013, 08:49 AM	#5
Jefft ninjette.org member Name: Jeff Location: California Join Date: Mar 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 250R Posts: 27	I've used Battery Tenders for the last 10 years (the Tender Plus, though). They've been very solid performers for me. Also use a CTEK and have the bike on a YUASA.

November 8th, 2013, 08:52 PM	#7
itslocfoo ninjette.org member Name: Loc Location: Irvine Join Date: Oct 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 86	if i buy this i dont need a charger correct?

November 9th, 2013, 10:14 AM	#8
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	It's about speed. A charger will get your battery back to 100% faster than the tender will. I view the tenders as a maintainer, NOT a charger. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 10th, 2013, 07:49 AM	#9
Aodrn It's a long boring story Name: Ryan Location: St. Louis Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 167	So I have a stupid question. I wound up with a used charger/tender from harbor freight. There isnt much written on the device. Is there any way to tell if this is a trickle charger or a battery tender? __________________________________________________ #41 MCRA alex.s :crashing is a normal part of life... people are just in denial about that.

November 10th, 2013, 07:54 AM	#10
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	Which model is it Ryan? Does it say "float charger"? If so, it's most likely a "tender" or maintainer. I used one on my riding mower for a long time without issue until the garage took a lightning strike. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

November 10th, 2013, 08:11 AM	#11
Aodrn It's a long boring story Name: Ryan Location: St. Louis Join Date: Jul 2013 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250 Posts: 167	It says Floa####rger. So at some point I guess it was a float charger. I'll give it a go and see if the battery pops. The four wheeler needs a new battery anyway __________________________________________________ #41 MCRA alex.s :crashing is a normal part of life... people are just in denial about that.

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