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Battery Charger???

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by RadarRunner56, Jan 18, 2010.

  1. RadarRunner56

    RadarRunner56 New Member

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    I have the H-D SuperSmart Battery Tender 12 volt 750 mAmp & just replaced the factory H-D battery that was in my Fatboy since Sept 2004. A note on the battery papers says not to use constant current chargers etc. In another section there is another note that says H-D Constant Monitorying Battery Chargers may be used to maintain battery charge for extended periods of time etc.

    I was given to under stand it is OK to leave it connected without worry/concerns but now am not so sure.

    Any opinions or personal experience???????????
    RadarRunner56, Jan 18, 2010
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  3. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    if the charger will maintain, and turn itself on and off as needed, there should be no problem....no personal experience. constant current chargers dont monitor battery voltage/amperage. they just push 12/14 volts all the time....like a quick charger, and they will damage any battery if left on for extended periods of time.......
    chucktx, Jan 18, 2010
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    BluePearl New Member

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    It's a constant monitoring not constant charge, you can leave it on full time no problem. It should have a light on it that should end up green when the battery is under maintenance mode and a good way to check it is to turn something on - lights etc it should go to yellow and then back green shortly after.
    BluePearl, Jan 19, 2010
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  5. HellBoy

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    Trickle chargers work great for me. They shut down when no charge is needed. Don't worry, they're fine.
    HellBoy, Jan 19, 2010
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    Charger/Maintainers work great , I use them on bikes in the off season and the battery in my 96 Badboy is a 96:cool:
    ultra200922, Jan 19, 2010
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  7. RadarRunner56

    RadarRunner56 New Member

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    Much Thanks to All! ! ! :D

    With my luck I wanted to make sure I was not misunderstanding the material with the charger & battery. Thanks Again.
    RadarRunner56, Jan 19, 2010
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