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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 11:05 AM
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I have a battery charger that will charge at 2 amps. Would it work on a motorcycle battery for winter storage?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 02:29 PM
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You should look into the 'maintainer' types. They will cycle off, cycle on, and do another electrical trick to keep the battery healthy. I believe a 2 amp steady without cycling off will be somewhat harmful. I would also remove the bike's cables from the battery.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 03:59 PM
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http://www.motorcyclebatteriesusa.co...asp?battery=91 this would do the trick!
 
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 04:09 PM
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I got a black and decker charger last year from wal-mart for like $40 and it works great. It can cycle between 2, 4 and 8 amp charging I believe. It also has auto shutoff and what not. If I remember, it was specifically for bike, atv and boat.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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2 amp charger is insufficient info... battery maintainers have specific charging profiles so that the battery stays fresh. constant 2 amps charging will certainly destroy the battery (and possibly stuff around it!). I suppose you mean a lead-acid charger with 2A capacity??? I'd say best to get one of the chargers meant for bike...
 
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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Battery Tender or CTEK battery chargers are the best you can leave them hooked up over the winter with no problems ( over charging ) They have a plug you can leave on your battery, you plug it in when you need it.
 
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