61 for 61 ride report - part 1
Posted: Wed Oct 01, 2008 10:16 am
This may be elementary, but...I use a Battery Tender to charge my battery, with a permanent battery connection that extends out under the seat, using the same wire/connector system as the battery tender, of course; then I made a 12 foot long connection, again using the same battery tender type wire and connector at one end, and typical battery cable spring clamps (small ones) at the other end. So, like the monster cable idea, I only need to take my seat off to check battery water level; never for charging or helping someone else.
Ron Moorhouse
Modesto, CA
----- Original Message ----
From: nakedwaterskier
To: DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, September 29, 2008 7:17:23 PM
Subject: [DSN_KLR650] 61 for 61 Ride Report - Part 1
Cool story...As far as jump starting: I had some leftover monster
cable and I ran wires from the hot terminals of my motorcycle
batteries. About a foot of decent gauge wire is all you need. They
have ring crimp terminals on the positive battery post and female
bullet crimp connectors on the other end and some heat shrink tubing so
no stray strands. I didn't add any wiring to the negative battery
terminal cuz you can find several grounds easily on motorcycles.
But, anytime I need to jump or charge or float charge my motorcycles or
someone elses motorcycle, I don't have to take off my side panels and
seat. Not to mention what a pain it can be to push start a KLR!
My friend claims on his fuel injected BMW motorcycle, he has to take
off the tank to add water or charge his battery. I found that if we
took off his starter cover, we could jump or charge there.
A little preparation and/or knowledge can save hours of labor. And
having a jump starting or charging port can make life much easier.
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