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I know that thread has drifted a bit, but if you're looking to keep a battery on a "tender" floating system, I would recommend one of these. They go directly onto the batter and the charge end can be hidden up front so you don't have to remove the bonnet to gain battery access. They're also fused with a 10amp fuse for safety.  These are available and most any bike shop here in the US for around $15. They're available on eBay also. I'm sure UK bike shops have the same harness. They're usually a couple foot long so routing them is not a big issue. These have your normal 2-prong plug end that most all tenders use.
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I know that thread has drifted a bit, but if you're looking to keep a battery on a "tender" floating system, I would recommend one of these. They go directly onto the batter and the charge end can be hidden up front so you don't have to remove the bonnet to gain battery access. They're also fused with a 10amp fuse for safety. These are available and most any bike shop here in the US for around $15. They're available on eBay also. I'm sure UK bike shops have the same harness. They're usually a couple foot long so routing them is not a big issue. These have your normal 2-prong plug end that most all tenders use. +1 I have fitted exactly this and works no problem.
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My knowledge of batteries is pretty limited*. What's the Ah for our battery? Is that written on the battery.
*im responsible for swapping them out in the Xbox controller
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I know that thread has drifted a bit, but if you're looking to keep a battery on a "tender" floating system, I would recommend one of these. They go directly onto the batter and the charge end can be hidden up front so you don't have to remove the bonnet to gain battery access. They're also fused with a 10amp fuse for safety. These are available and most any bike shop here in the US for around $15. They're available on eBay also. I'm sure UK bike shops have the same harness. They're usually a couple foot long so routing them is not a big issue. These have your normal 2-prong plug end that most all tenders use. +1 I have fitted exactly this and works no problem. I'm using one of those as well but might switch to use the accessories plug just because it's " cleaner". Any reason not to?
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I have done that & its just behind the fan to the right tied to the bracket but i remember i had to extend the cable..deltran battery tenders are great plus weatherproof. I have them set up on my toys..makes charging them from time to time such a breeze.
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My knowledge of batteries is pretty limited*. What's the Ah for our battery? Is that written on the battery.
*im responsible for swapping them out in the Xbox controller OE battery 30Ah - imagine trying to turn over a Dodge Viper engine (which has smaller cylinder capacity) with one of those!
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Antigravity batteries have very powerful lithium batteries, high cca (amps) but they need a special type of battery tender (lifeo4)
-works with all 12v systems
-over 2x the power of lead/acid
-up to 80% lighter than lead/acid
-better stater performance
-longer life
I just got one for my trex..starts quick.. I should have tried it first on the mog to see if it cranks it up quicker..
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I'm using one of those as well but might switch to use the accessories plug just because it's " cleaner". Any reason not to?
I will let you know, I get my adapter cable this week. Im thinking of maybe adding a 2nd 12v receptacle to the drivers side, since the bracket already exists, and run that directly to the battery terminal.
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Dont foget to fuse the positive wire near the battery end!
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I have two smart charger/tenders both came with a fused flying lead. I use an Optimate on the M3W & the lead is fed into cockpit & lays at side of gearbox tunnel.
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