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The best battery charger I know of is the "Battery Tender", mine was like $60, they have different models (Google it). It's not a big thing. What's special about it is it brings your battery up to a full charge (slowly since it's not a big charger) then it drops down to a trickle charge at a setting just below the gassing point of the acid - unlike all other trickle chargers. You can leave your battery on it all winter and just check the acid level occasionally. You'll be pleasantly surprised that most of the time it doesn't need any distilled water added, this charger won't boil it away. I move it around to keep all of my toys charged up. I'm cheap, I should buy more of these. On mine they even thoughtfully supplied both alligator clamps AND a cable you install on the battery so that you can just plug it up without mess'n around. No worries. Everyone swears by them both in classic car and bike circles. You'll find plenty of ways to order one, just shop around so you don't get ripped off.
After all that typing I just Googled it myself - BatteryTender.com goes into much detail about how their chargers do their magic. Bright folks.
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What is the best motorcycle battery charger?
Any 12 V battery charger will charge a motorcycle battery. But it is best to get one with low amperage such as a 4 to 6 amp battery charger. You can use a trickle charger to keep the battery charged on my motorcycle during storage.
What charger do you need for a 12v motorcycle battery?
Any good 12 volt battery charger that puts out around 10 amps. Make sure it is an automatic charger. The same charger you use on an auto battery can be used on a motorcycle battery.
Can a 12V motorcycle battery charger be used to charge auto battery?
yes
How do you charge the Honda VTX 1300 motorcycle battery?
Put a battery charger on it.
Do you leave your battery tender charger on your motorcycle battery all winter?
no, I don't.
Can you charge a motorcycle battery with a car battery charger?
Yes as long as it is the right voltage: a 6v battery needs a 6v charger; a 12v battery needs a 12v charger. <><><> If you can set the battery charger's output to give either a 6 or a 12 volt output, then you must always remember to set it to 6 volts if you want to use it to charge a 6 volt motorcycle car battery.
Is it safe to charge a motorcycle battery with a 10 amp charger?
Yes, as long as you do not overcharge it.
Charge a motorcycle battery?
Motorcycle batteries may be 6 volt rather than 12 (check this) and if they are 6 volts, switch your battery charger to 6 volts or you may damage the battery.
How do you charge a 12 volt motorcycle battery?
Very gently. A motorcycle battery can't take as much charging current as a car battery, so you need to use the lowest setting on your charger.
How long does it take charge a 12v motorcycle battery with a 12v car charger?
Depends on the amperage of the charger. A 10 amp charger will charge it in about 1 hour.
What type of charger do i need to charge my 12 volt motorcycle battery?
Any car charger will do. I recommend that you use a trickle charger rather than a jump charger. Also, look into a Battery Tender which will not only charge your battery at a proper pace, but you can leave it plugged in an the Battery Tender will maintain your battery for you so that it never becomes low again.
Can a motorcycle battery charger be used to charge a lawn tractor battery?
If both batteries are of the same voltage (12 or 6) yes, you can use the charger. make sure that they are of the same voltage.
