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andymetzger · 12-25-2006, 09:09 PM

Is it alright to charge a 12 volt battery on a "10 amp, 12 volt deep cycle battery charger?" I thought I remember reading somewhere that you shouldn't exceed a 2 amp charger.

DrBob · 12-25-2006, 09:23 PM

A 10-amp charger is fine to quickly recharge a dead battery, but do not leave it on too long or you will overcharge the battery and boil out the water. The 2-amp charger will charge the battery more slowly, so you get a better deep-charge, while the larger charge will just give you a top charge to get the bike started.

Rockhead · 12-25-2006, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrBob

A 10-amp charger is fine to quickly recharge a dead battery, but do not leave it on too long or you will overcharge the battery and boil out the water. The 2-amp charger will charge the battery more slowly, so you get a better deep-charge, while the larger charge will just give you a top charge to get the bike started.

FLYONWALL · 12-31-2006, 05:25 PM

I use a Battery Tender Plus 1.5amp smart charger. You
attach the pos and neg lead to the battery and leave
that on the bike. Then when you need to charge or if
your going to be putting the bike up for a bit you just
plug in the bike to the Tender. You can find reviews
all on the net about using them on a motorcycle. No
need to worry with over charging becuase they will
shut off on its own and come on its on. Bout 30 bucks
on ebay.

v0lusia · 12-31-2006, 06:26 PM

ALso Walmart sells a 1.5 amp charger for about $15 bucks just like a Battery Tender JR

12-25-2006, 09:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
andymetzger Seat Tester Joined: Oct 2005 Bike: 1982 GS300L Location: Morristown, TN & Columbia, SC Posts: 64	battery charger Is it alright to charge a 12 volt battery on a "10 amp, 12 volt deep cycle battery charger?" I thought I remember reading somewhere that you shouldn't exceed a 2 amp charger.

12-25-2006, 09:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
DrBob In The Zone Joined: May 2004 Bike: several Location: Decatur, GA Posts: 2,763	A 10-amp charger is fine to quickly recharge a dead battery, but do not leave it on too long or you will overcharge the battery and boil out the water. The 2-amp charger will charge the battery more slowly, so you get a better deep-charge, while the larger charge will just give you a top charge to get the bike started. __________________ Dream like you'll live forever, live like you'll die tomorrow. You MUST obey the pug dog! Last edited by DrBob; 12-25-2006 at 09:26 PM.

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12-31-2006, 05:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
FLYONWALL Seat Tester Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 89 Honda VFR400r Location: DAPHNE, AL Posts: 73	I use a Battery Tender Plus 1.5amp smart charger. You attach the pos and neg lead to the battery and leave that on the bike. Then when you need to charge or if your going to be putting the bike up for a bit you just plug in the bike to the Tender. You can find reviews all on the net about using them on a motorcycle. No need to worry with over charging becuase they will shut off on its own and come on its on. Bout 30 bucks on ebay.

12-31-2006, 06:26 PM	#5 (permalink)
v0lusia TurtleWax Taster Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Central MA Posts: 555	ALso Walmart sells a 1.5 amp charger for about $15 bucks just like a Battery Tender JR

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