02-22-2017, 08:17 AM
(02-22-2017, 07:48 AM)sourdough44_imp Wrote: Just some observations. Our batteries seem on the small side for a 1100cc engine? At least compared to other machines & powersports. In general we ride in warmer weather than say a 4-stroke snowmobile with a battery.
Another generality is that those who use 'tenders' seem to get more life out their batteries? I use a tender on various machines, though periodically. It's not that it hurts to leave them plugged in, I just move mine around fairly often.
My main one is an Optimate 4, others are fine too.
Maybe. I believe that those, who drive their motorbikes and cars on a regular basis throughout the year, will get the longest life out of their batteries. The bike or car will take the best care of the battery, even better than a tender. Mostly batteries experience a 'sudden' death 'cause of too long stand still periods with or without a tender. I also own an Optimate, but never used it with my bikes. I prefer to use them. The CB's battery lasts 4 years until now and I believe, there are some more years to come. The W's one is 6 years old and still works fine. I drive my bikes, not so often in wintertime, but ride every once in a while, whenever I find some time to do so and the weather is not too bad.
Wisedrum