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2008FLHTCUI

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Greetings and thank you to the forum contributors. I've learned alot and it's an enjoyable forum. Here's my q:
Ran across the following:
dubya.dubya.dubya.goldengadgets.com/solar-power/12v-solar-panel-battery-charger.html"]12V Solar Panel Battery Charger

Thoughts? Concerns? Using solar in freezing environments? Tell me what you think and TIA.
 
I prefer a 'tender' over a charger. Also, I'm not patient enough to wait nearly 24 hours to to charge a battery. Per the site, "The 12V Solar Panel Battery Charger will require approximately 21-23 hrs in the sun to completely replenish 6 hours of battery use at 7 watts per hour."
 
2008FLHTCUI said:
Greetings and thank you to the forum contributors. I've learned alot and it's an enjoyable forum. Here's my q:
Ran across the following:
dubya.dubya.dubya.goldengadgets.com/solar-power/12v-solar-panel-battery-charger.html"]12V Solar Panel Battery Charger

Thoughts? Concerns? Using solar in freezing environments? Tell me what you think and TIA.
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HMMM, going green?
 
If it's Sunny out, you should really be riding. What we really need is a battery charger that charges your battery when it rains. A Hydro-electric battery charger!
 
Hoople said:
If it's Sunny out, you should really be riding. What we really need is a battery charger that charges your battery when it rains. A Hydro-electric battery charger!
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Specially here in Florida where it rains almost daily:p
 
Actually sounds like a good idea, but since it does not have auto shutoff, I would go with the battery tender with it's intelligent design and having used one for so many years.
 
Looks like original price was $139.00 on sale for $69.00. I would doubt the benefits do not out weigh the cost. Especially when most bikes are parked in dark garages. Plus it is a charger. Like others have said you need a tender or maintainer to properly care for battery.
 
Hoople said:
If it's Sunny out, you should really be riding. What we really need is a battery charger that charges your battery when it rains. A Hydro-electric battery charger!
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Ha-ha-ha....so who is going to build the dam.
 
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