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Bike Charger...

  • 24-05-2006 6:32pm
    #1
    Dub13
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,250 Mod ✭✭✭✭


    Hi,

    I am trying to get my hands on a cheap bike charger,I am forever leaving the parking lights on and running down the battery.I know Lidl had them a few weeks ago but I never go a chance to pop in and pick one up.


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  • #2
    NiSmO
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,668 ✭✭✭NiSmO


    This post has been deleted.


  • #3
    Dub13
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,250 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    I don't see anything in the Argos book.


  • #4
    The Doktor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,182 ✭✭✭The Doktor


    get urself an Optimate. Only about €40. Should be able to get em in any bike shop.
    You can fit a connector permanently on the bike, and just plug it in. Also will save ur battery if its a bit dodgy.


  • #5
    Dub13
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,250 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    I may ring around about the Optimate tomorrow,off hand do you know of a shop that definitely has them....?


  • #6
    The Doktor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,182 ✭✭✭The Doktor


    bikeworld probably. But u could get it online from the likes of m & p or hein gericke


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  • #7
    [Deleted User]
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    The Doktor wrote:
    bikeworld probably. But u could get it online from the likes of m & p or hein gericke

    They do, although I think the one i saw was more like 60. It was on the ground floor in a case at the parts section.

    I bought mine off www.wemoto.com - Delivery is a little slow at over a week but prices are alright.


  • #8
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,554 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    NiSmO wrote:
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    Any 12V trickle charger will do. You want a charge rate of about 1 amp. Shouldn't be more than a tenner in your local stereos-n-furry-dice shop.

    I'm partial to your abracadabra,

    I'm raptured by the joy of it all.



  • #9
    bushy...
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,462 ✭✭✭bushy...


    Buy an optimate,they may not be the greatest thing ever but ork , an intelligent charger does more than just hose power into a battery


  • #10
    The Doktor
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,182 ✭✭✭The Doktor


    I find the Optimate excellent. I leave my bike parked up a good bit, and I just leave the optimate plugged into it and know my bike will start, even after 3 weeks with the alarm on.


  • #11
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,749 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    ...I use a 'smart charger' too, but it's cheaper than the Optimate. It's called the Banner Bikemate (I think...), and it's a 900mA unit - I leave my bike on it permanent, and it's great.

    You should be able to get them from here - I think I paid.......40?...for mine

    http://www.europower.ie/location.html

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  • #12
    murphaph
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,982 ✭✭✭✭murphaph


    Make sure to check your local Lidl as they still have some of that bike stuff in the one in Blanch. You might get lucky. I got one and it's feckin great, nice slow trickle, even charges large car batteries no probs.


  • #13
    Dub13
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,250 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    I popped into Bikeworld this afternoon and picked up one called Battery Tender for €55 its fine does the job.By the way I asked about the Optimate and they are no longer agents for it.

    PS:For anybody intrested This is the model they are selling.


  • #14
    Hotblack Desiato
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 36,554 ✭✭✭✭Hotblack Desiato


    You won't really get any benefit from these 'smart chargers' if your bike is in regular use. They're great for a 2nd bike, or a bike laid up over winter though.

    I'm partial to your abracadabra,

    I'm raptured by the joy of it all.



  • #15
    Dub13
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 21,250 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dub13


    ninja900 wrote:
    You won't really get any benefit from these 'smart chargers' if your bike is in regular use. They're great for a 2nd bike, or a bike laid up over winter though.


    Well I have a car as well and the bike is often not used for a week or two.


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