battery tenderizer - Ducati.ms

Ivan G · Oct 25th, 2011, 1:27 pm

It's that time of year again and I had to replace my battery earlier this year because it wasn't on a trickle charger. So this year I'm gonna trickle charge that bitch. So my question is can I have the battery charging while it's still connected to the bike or should I remove the battery completely?

Also any tips on removing the gas or adding any stabilizers?

Thanks!

Bill_Anderson · Oct 25th, 2011, 1:41 pm

I always keep my bike hooked up to a Battery Tender when I am not riding. It is very easy on an ST as you can just plug the Battery Tender into the accessory outlet. So far there have been no problems.

Socaldiablo · Oct 25th, 2011, 1:52 pm

No need to remove the battery to charge it. I have a battery tender harness installed so it's just a plug and charge whenever I feel the battery needs a bit of a charge. I don't keep it plugged in when I'm not riding it, though ...only when it's been sitting unused for a few weeks.

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ttpete · Oct 25th, 2011, 3:27 pm

This is the one I use. Comes complete with the pigtail. It's completely automatic, it shuts itself off when the battery is charged, then monitors the voltage and starts charging when needed. I have five of these running in the garage right now, and they'll stay plugged in all winter. Come spring, everything will fire right up.

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Winchester Boy · Oct 25th, 2011, 3:39 pm

I also put a few ounces of Sea Foam in the gas tank and ride a little bit to stir it up. Some people prefer Sta-Bil, I don't think it matters a great deal.
I'll also start mine anytime the temp is over about 40 degrees to oil everything and put some fresh gas through the injectors.

bamabytes · Oct 25th, 2011, 3:58 pm

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Originally Posted by Socaldiablo

No need to remove the battery to charge it. I have a battery tender harness installed so it's just a plug and charge whenever I feel the battery needs a bit of a charge. I don't keep it plugged in when I'm not riding it, though ...only when it's been sitting unused for a few weeks.

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Yep, what he said. Leave the pigtail on and keep it tending. i unplug mine every now and then and then plug it back in. Not sure if that is good or not, but my battery is always nice and charged.

DesmoDavid · Oct 25th, 2011, 4:22 pm

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Originally Posted by Ivan G

It's that time of year again and I had to replace my battery earlier this year because it wasn't on a trickle charger. So this year I'm gonna trickle charge that bitch. So my question is can I have the battery charging while it's still connected to the bike or should I remove the battery completely?

Also any tips on removing the gas or adding any stabilizers?

Thanks!

Took LTs advice and use "mattery minders"50 bucks "each.Put them on the bikes,the old Vdubs,the 911,fill up each with gas and run some Stabil through them ,got to Key West,sail for four months,come home ,all is cool,all start right up,works for me,and we have some wicked cold winters,Cheers ,Dave

OldDiavel · Oct 25th, 2011, 4:25 pm

I use the Battery Tender Jr; bike is on the tender whenever it is in the garage all year round. Also put a stabilizer in the fuel when bike isn't going to be ridden for awhile. However, if you do feel the need to run the bike during winter storage, make sure you get it up to operating temperatures and run it for 10 to 15 minutes at temperature before shutting it off or you will just be adding condensation to the engine, exhaust, etc.

El_Gladiator · Oct 25th, 2011, 4:39 pm

I wouldn't start the bike only to start it. Internal lubrication on Ducs requires at least 2000/3000 Rpm to fully work, to efficientlyy send oil to rockers and cams. Even if Testastretta evo is a modern engine, it's still a desmodromic duc engine.

Just remove the battery, put it at home on a battery tender. Fill the tank with fuel stabilizer.

That's it, that's all.

whippersnapper · Oct 25th, 2011, 7:37 pm

I'd use a hammer if you want to tenderize your battery