Which Battery Tender for a Hawk?
12-04-2010, 12:02 PM
#2
Former Superchicken Owner
SuperBike
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: Ft. Worth, TX
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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
12-04-2010, 01:02 PM
#4
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Squid
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Gulfport, MS
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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
12-04-2010, 01:04 PM
#5
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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)
12-04-2010, 01:51 PM
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12-04-2010, 02:41 PM
#7
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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.
12-04-2010, 03:45 PM
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12-04-2010, 04:30 PM
#9
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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; 12-04-2010 at 06:00 PM.
12-04-2010, 04:59 PM
#10
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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
12-04-2010, 07:25 PM
#11
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Location: Denver, CO
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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.
12-05-2010, 08:45 PM
#13
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Back Marker
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Northeast Ohio
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http://www.compacc.com/p/Deltran-Sup...ry-Tender-Plus Have used this for years.Cheapest price that I have seen.
12-05-2010, 10:55 PM
#14
geezer
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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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