Wind_Danzer
08-17-2006, 04:05 PM
So after attempting to get a CycleSAVER charger that are made specifically for motorcycles, I come to find out that they no longer are manufactured. So in looking for something similar that included quick disconnect rings to mount the charger to w/o removing the battery from the bike, I came up empty.
So the other day I happened to be surfing through a website www.batterystuff.com and came across this:
http://www.batterystuff.com/images/productimages/cable_Quick_Disc_Rings_lg.jpg (http://www.batterystuff.com/battery-products/BTLR081-0069-6.html)
Thinking it would be cool to get one of those then just try to match up a panel, I decided to drop the few bucks and order one. I then went to PepBoys to see if they had anything in stock. I came across this for $29.99:
http://www.sunforceproducts.com/prodinfo/images/1.8%20solar.jpg (http://www.sunforceproducts.com/english/details.asp?id=65#)
It actually has the same type of plug to work with the quick disco so I was set. I got it home and siliconed around the panel and where the wire enters the frame of the panel so that it is weatherproof. I then attached the discos to the battery and ran the wires up to the seat area so that the plug just hangs out from under the seat. So now once the silicone sets I can just plug it in and have it maintain the battery.
Click on the pics above if anyone is interested in doing the same for their bike.
EDIT: I needed to edit this post as I came across the battery quick discos tonight at Cycle Gear on Cave Creek just north of Cactus/T-Bird and they had them for 6 bucks. That's a lot cheaper then the website after ordering them and paying shipping.
So the other day I happened to be surfing through a website www.batterystuff.com and came across this:
http://www.batterystuff.com/images/productimages/cable_Quick_Disc_Rings_lg.jpg (http://www.batterystuff.com/battery-products/BTLR081-0069-6.html)
Thinking it would be cool to get one of those then just try to match up a panel, I decided to drop the few bucks and order one. I then went to PepBoys to see if they had anything in stock. I came across this for $29.99:
http://www.sunforceproducts.com/prodinfo/images/1.8%20solar.jpg (http://www.sunforceproducts.com/english/details.asp?id=65#)
It actually has the same type of plug to work with the quick disco so I was set. I got it home and siliconed around the panel and where the wire enters the frame of the panel so that it is weatherproof. I then attached the discos to the battery and ran the wires up to the seat area so that the plug just hangs out from under the seat. So now once the silicone sets I can just plug it in and have it maintain the battery.
Click on the pics above if anyone is interested in doing the same for their bike.
EDIT: I needed to edit this post as I came across the battery quick discos tonight at Cycle Gear on Cave Creek just north of Cactus/T-Bird and they had them for 6 bucks. That's a lot cheaper then the website after ordering them and paying shipping.