Trickle Charger on a 749

DJ749s · 22-07-2008, 02:59 AM

Hi,
I am looking at putting a trickle charger on my bike, has anyone done this and can anyone suggest a good location for it? Also can you guys recommend a good one?

Thanks

DJ

desmodude · 22-07-2008, 05:03 AM

Hi got at set of charge leads cable tied to the frame on the 999 battery with water proof connectors and changed the leads on the charger to suit , ordinary charger with auto voltage control from super cheap or malz or kmart

Ninja · 22-07-2008, 05:20 AM

the 1098 comes with them when ya buy the bike

Mosh · 22-07-2008, 05:29 AM

As per Desmo...cheers

rod · 22-07-2008, 06:50 AM

You only have to put part of the leads on the bike, which are attached to the battery. Be sure to get one which will comfortably charge your battery (amps). And with a reasonably long cord so you don't have to fiddle around with extension cords or move your bike into a silly spot to get to a power point. Something like this: Epicycle Battery Charger

TORQ · 22-07-2008, 07:47 AM

Talk to Tod Patto at Ducati Bunbury - he'll have some ideas

ENVEE 2 · 22-07-2008, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ninja

the 1098 comes with them when ya buy the bike

Frasers fit these to all new bikes...........

try a "battery mate junior", costs around $100 for the kit....leads that bolt on to battery terminals, with a plug to suit the charger supplied with it....

Nathan · 22-07-2008, 07:56 AM

Best trickly charger i found was a Battery Doc" just Oz google them, comes woth 2 looms and quick connector, one loom stays on the bike for easy overnight top ups. Also if the dukes anything like a Benelli and Aprilia its best to leave the kill button in when its parked.

perdition · 22-07-2008, 10:27 AM

ive got the battery mate junior (ex frasers) on the sc1000 and it works fine , on the 749 i had - i used a projecta/protecta??? battery recharger bought from patto as was the bike - thats worked just fine too - you can get the projecta ones from repco for about $65

ducmon · 22-07-2008, 01:22 PM

$60 for the battery junior.

Ozboy · 22-07-2008, 05:31 PM

The trickle charger comes standard on MV, BUT they don't add logevity to the battery.
There is another type of trickle charger that lets the battery run down then recharge, therefore increasing longevity.
S&T motorcycle art sell these on order. 0417945367 Steve

DJ749s · 22-07-2008, 06:33 PM

Awesome,
thanks for the great info, I think I need the one that senses the voltage rather than justya trickle charger, I will check them out.

DJ

DJ749s · 22-07-2008, 07:36 PM

PS: I am also after a rear hugger for the 749 if anyone has one, I would be happy with a plastic one or a carbon one.

smeghead · 23-07-2008, 10:45 AM

Battery Supply & Repair in Welshpool is where I got mine; know their shit & have a range of options to choose from.

DJ749s · 24-07-2008, 10:32 AM

I ended up buying a ctek XS3600 that has a very low ripple so it doesn't hurt the electronics, it has a de-sulphate mode and works like a float charger,I can use it on the car aswell, it is $195 from battery world but ebay is 105 (good old ebay

)
thanks for your help.

DJ

22-07-2008, 02:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
DJ749s Ducati 749S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SOR Posts: 79	Trickle Charger on a 749 Hi, I am looking at putting a trickle charger on my bike, has anyone done this and can anyone suggest a good location for it? Also can you guys recommend a good one? Thanks DJ

22-07-2008, 05:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Mosh Ducati Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: perth Posts: 176	As per Desmo...cheers __________________ A man's only as old as the woman he feels. - Groucho Marx:

22-07-2008, 06:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
rod Ducati 999R, Laverda 750S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,097	You only have to put part of the leads on the bike, which are attached to the battery. Be sure to get one which will comfortably charge your battery (amps). And with a reasonably long cord so you don't have to fiddle around with extension cords or move your bike into a silly spot to get to a power point. Something like this: Epicycle Battery Charger __________________

22-07-2008, 07:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
Nathan Benelli Tornado 900RS Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Beeliar Posts: 1,569	Best trickly charger i found was a Battery Doc" just Oz google them, comes woth 2 looms and quick connector, one loom stays on the bike for easy overnight top ups. Also if the dukes anything like a Benelli and Aprilia its best to leave the kill button in when its parked. __________________ Yep its jet powered :-), Some tasteless yobs on this forum think its ugly, y'know, the neanderthals .

22-07-2008, 10:27 AM	#9 (permalink)
perdition 2007 Ducati SC1000bip Join Date: May 2004 Location: Perth Posts: 2,104	ive got the battery mate junior (ex frasers) on the sc1000 and it works fine , on the 749 i had - i used a projecta/protecta??? battery recharger bought from patto as was the bike - thats worked just fine too - you can get the projecta ones from repco for about $65 __________________ "Now the reality check. This was not a cheap job, whether or not this is for you is a decision only the owner can make. Changing bikes for one more suited is often a better decision for many people. But, as in this case, if the bike you have is what you want, the money spent makes it even better."

22-07-2008, 05:03 AM	#2 (permalink)
desmodude Ducati 999 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 280	Hi got at set of charge leads cable tied to the frame on the 999 battery with water proof connectors and changed the leads on the charger to suit , ordinary charger with auto voltage control from super cheap or malz or kmart

22-07-2008, 05:20 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ninja Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,032	the 1098 comes with them when ya buy the bike

22-07-2008, 07:47 AM	#6 (permalink)
TORQ 08 YZF-R1X Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: In the toolbox Posts: 3,625	Talk to Tod Patto at Ducati Bunbury - he'll have some ideas

22-07-2008, 01:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
ducmon Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 255	$60 for the battery junior.

22-07-2008, 05:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ozboy MV F4 1000R Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: North of river Posts: 1,396	The trickle charger comes standard on MV, BUT they don't add logevity to the battery. There is another type of trickle charger that lets the battery run down then recharge, therefore increasing longevity. S&T motorcycle art sell these on order. 0417945367 Steve __________________ Sig image has been removed. (Oversize) ... ... 07 MV F4 1000R

22-07-2008, 06:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
DJ749s Ducati 749S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SOR Posts: 79	Awesome, thanks for the great info, I think I need the one that senses the voltage rather than justya trickle charger, I will check them out. DJ

22-07-2008, 07:36 PM	#13 (permalink)
DJ749s Ducati 749S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SOR Posts: 79	PS: I am also after a rear hugger for the 749 if anyone has one, I would be happy with a plastic one or a carbon one.

23-07-2008, 10:45 AM	#14 (permalink)
smeghead Ducati 916 Bip, ZX6RR for da track Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Forrestfield Posts: 1,368	Battery Supply & Repair in Welshpool is where I got mine; know their shit & have a range of options to choose from. __________________ .. and thats Racer # 193 to y'all; my fabulous sponsors (who all do good shit) are: Graeme Fleming IT Consultants, Vision Image, Pacific Safety Wear, Excess Power Equipment, Pro Photo Booth, Canning Vale Travel, Bankruptcy Advice Centre, Gryphon Garage Doors

24-07-2008, 10:32 AM	#15 (permalink)
DJ749s Ducati 749S Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SOR Posts: 79	I ended up buying a ctek XS3600 that has a very low ripple so it doesn't hurt the electronics, it has a de-sulphate mode and works like a float charger,I can use it on the car aswell, it is $195 from battery world but ebay is 105 (good old ebay ) thanks for your help. DJ

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