Same here bikes / lawn tractor just move em around when I think of it which isn't to often
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Battery terminal quick disconnect
- Thread starter WideAWAKE
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Dunno, a couple of seasons ago I had an AGM go tits up within its warranty, I had it replaced and so far, so good.......mostly kick only - especially after sitting. Knocking on wood.
I wouldn't be adverse to having a quick disconnect as parasitic draws can be a nightmare to pinpoint.
I wouldn't be adverse to having a quick disconnect as parasitic draws can be a nightmare to pinpoint.
You might be having an issue with condensation mixed with salt from the ocean air it could create a conductive path(s). Pure water is non conductive, salt water conducts pretty good.
Old school rubber cased batteries would discharge if left sitting on damp ground.
Old school rubber cased batteries would discharge if left sitting on damp ground.
I have fourteen batteries (+1 for my mower 
) so I feel your pain. I like the AGM batteries (Deka) and keep the charger in rotation all year.
I've used a Yuasa Smartshot 900 for years with excellent results. Much better than a Battery Tender imho.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2350327132...p8atgaAAPhkgwqomL/MfRV/Etyap|tkp:BFBMmvLesZti
) so I feel your pain. I like the AGM batteries (Deka) and keep the charger in rotation all year.I've used a Yuasa Smartshot 900 for years with excellent results. Much better than a Battery Tender imho.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2350327132...p8atgaAAPhkgwqomL/MfRV/Etyap|tkp:BFBMmvLesZti
I use a Battery Fighter smart charger, same sort of thing as Optimate. Don't like the idea of leaving a battery on charge unattended, so the charger gets plugged in & switched on until the charge light goes green, then switched off and perhaps moved to a different bike. In Winter, I try to remember to charge all of the bikes about once a week. While the bikes are in frequent use, the charger is rarely deployed unless it occurs to me one of the bikes has been sitting for a few weeks without use.
Batteries usually last for years. Kawasaki W800, bought 2014, still on original. XS650 still on the one I fitted when I bought the bike in 2019. Both are MotoBatt.
Batteries usually last for years. Kawasaki W800, bought 2014, still on original. XS650 still on the one I fitted when I bought the bike in 2019. Both are MotoBatt.
