Off to the states for 3 weeks should I leave the battery on charge?

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  1. phantomx0_1

    phantomx0_1 Active Member

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    As title says should I?

    Haven't ridden the bike for 10 days due to the shit weather and gonna be away for 3 weeks. Should I remove the battey an leave it on charge?

    Can't do it on the bike as I don't have power in my garage so would need to bring it inside. (someone will be home so it wont be unattended)

    ??
     
    #1 phantomx0_1, Apr 27, 2012
  2. 1000rr73

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    IME, providing you don't have an alarm you should be fine for 4 weeks. I'd risk it myself.
     
    #2 1000rr73, Apr 27, 2012
  3. kpone

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    If you've got an optimiser or similar Phantom, I'd be tempted to leave well alone then plug it in on your return and let the charger massage it properly back to full. They're usually about a 48 hour cycle tops, and you wont having the worry of the charger running it in the house all the time.
     
    #3 kpone, Apr 27, 2012
  4. Remal

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    I would leave it on the optimate. Left mine for 3 weeks (no alarm) and it was dead
     
    #4 Remal, Apr 27, 2012
  5. dave d

    dave d Elite Member

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    yeah put it on left mine on the optimate for 3 months unattended....
     
    #5 dave d, Apr 27, 2012
  6. JM1

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    If it's the stock batt I would optimate it!
     
    #6 JM1, Apr 27, 2012
  7. Bikeracer1098

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    I woildn't bother mate, just leave it.

    Left my 2011 Blade all winter without an optimate pluged in and it was fine.

    If the battery plays up after 3 weeks, take it back to the dealer and they will replace it under waranty.

    So go away, enjoy yourself and forget about the bike!!
     
    #7 Bikeracer1098, Apr 27, 2012
  8. Bikeracer1098

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    Should have claimed for a new battery under warranty.
     
    #8 Bikeracer1098, Apr 27, 2012
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  9. phantomx0_1

    phantomx0_1 Active Member

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    Mixed views! Luckily I wouldn't have to worry as the misses parents are staying whilst we're away!
     
    #9 phantomx0_1, Apr 28, 2012
  10. bladebhoy

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    whats the story with a warranty claim, didnt think the battery was covered.
     
    #10 bladebhoy, Apr 28, 2012
  11. Bikeracer1098

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    Battery should be covered for 2years.
     
    #11 Bikeracer1098, Apr 28, 2012
  12. ray

    ray Well-Known Member

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    As I don't have power to my garage either, over winter I take the battery out & store it indoors & then charge it up as soon as there is some nice weather :)

    As it's only 3 weeks, I would just disconnect the terminals.
     
    #12 ray, Apr 28, 2012
  13. Hudson

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    I have used an Optimate on my Hondas for over 6 years now, standard Honda batteries, and it has caused them and of course me no issues at all, never had a bike not start due to battery problems.
     
    #13 Hudson, Apr 28, 2012

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