Which Battery Tender for a Hawk?
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SuperBike
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1,607
From: Ft. Worth, TX
I use this one. May be cheaper at other places
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c...utm_medium=cse
http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/c...utm_medium=cse
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Squid
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1
From: Gulfport, MS
I use a black and decker batt tender. works well,and I havent had a prob. I keep my batt inside in the winter (no real garage) reguardless. the hawk does NOT like the cold. it reminds me of a senior citizen when trying to turn it over in 30 degree temps haha
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MotoGP
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,402
From: Kempner, TX
Battery Tender Junior or the Yuasa Automatic batter charger are a good choice.
http://shop.thumpertalk.com/catalogs...ault.asp?p=995
Under $39 at most places.
Keeping in mind these are NOT battery CHARGERS. Just tenders to mitigate Parasitic Battery Drain or top off a battery that was used but not fully recharged during riding prior to stopping the bike. (like say a hard start in the winter, short trip and back.. likely used more stored energy in the starting process twice then the combined short trips replaced)
http://shop.thumpertalk.com/catalogs...ault.asp?p=995
Under $39 at most places.
Keeping in mind these are NOT battery CHARGERS. Just tenders to mitigate Parasitic Battery Drain or top off a battery that was used but not fully recharged during riding prior to stopping the bike. (like say a hard start in the winter, short trip and back.. likely used more stored energy in the starting process twice then the combined short trips replaced)
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From: Atlanta, GA
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Superstock
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: South Kakalaki
you can usually get one for round about $30-$50 at any auto zone or advanced auto parts also. but I think I might have to get one from harbor freight, that is super cheap especially for a smart charger.
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SuperSport
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Twin Cities
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Superstock
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: St.Louis Mo
I actually stopped at walmart and checked out what they had and wound up picking up a Schumacher Electric Maintainer for 20 dollars, does the same thing as the Tender Jr. Has the quick disconnect plug too.
Last edited by archaicguy; Dec 4, 2010 at 06:00 PM.
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MotoGP
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 2,934
From: altoona, pa
I bought a Battery Minder when my Tender died a few years back. It's supposed to de-sulfate and charge. Hit the link below and then "motorcycle".
http://www.batteryminders.com/batterycharger/home.php
http://www.batteryminders.com/batterycharger/home.php
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SuperBike
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,278
From: Denver, CO
I use the batterytender waterproof model.....i think its the 800 model.....I would be weary of the harbor freight brand ones. a friend bought a couple of those and they destroyed the batteries on his jetski and atv.
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Back Marker
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 127
From: Northeast Ohio
http://www.compacc.com/p/Deltran-Sup...ry-Tender-Plus Have used this for years.Cheapest price that I have seen.
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SuperSport
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 556
From: Honolulu
In the past successfully used the Schumacher from Walmart and am currentyly using a Battery Tender Plus from Amazon...my son just purchased a Ctek, but I don't know which model...
http://www.ctek.com/EN-US/home/Default.aspx
http://www.ctek.com/EN-US/home/Default.aspx
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