n-klr generators?

[Kevin Powers]

I recently replaced the battery in a Honda Spree. The instructions included a table which showed charging times for different amperages, including 2 amp. Follow the instructions in Jeff's post and you should be fine. One note to add was that it called for charging the battery at temps above 65 (?) degrees so I did it in my basement rather than the garage. Kevin On Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 12:40 PM, Brad Webster wrote:

> I just received a new YUASA-AHL-BS battery for my KLR. This battery is > not > factory activated so the user must add the provided acid pack and then > initially charge the battery at the prescribed rate. > > The instructions for this model battery indicate that the charge should be > 1.2 Amps for 5 - 10 hours. > > My lowest setting for my Schumacher SSC-1000A charger is 2 amps. > > I don't want to diminish the longetivity or performance of a new battery > by > giving it the wrong initial charge. Should I find another charger or would > there be any ill effects to charge this battery at the 2 amp rate instead > of > the directions for a 1.2 amp rate? > > Thanks, > > Bradster > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > >

-- Kevin Powers White Bear Lake, MN [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Jeff Saline]

On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:07:42 -0500 "Kevin Powers" writes:

> I recently replaced the battery in a Honda Spree. The instructions > included > a table which showed charging times for different amperages, > including 2 > amp. Follow the instructions in Jeff's post and you should be fine. > One > note to add was that it called for charging the battery at temps > above 65 > (?) degrees so I did it in my basement rather than the garage. > > Kevin

<><><><><><><><><> <><><><><><><><><> Kevin, I'm sure you know this and didn't have a safety issue but I'd like to point out for others... Charging a battery creates explosive and dangerous gasses. Make sure if you decide to charge a battery inside you have no pilot lights or appliances that could ignite the gasses. I'd never charge a battery inside my house. I've got a gas furnace, water heater, stove and oven. In my shop I've got a gas heater which I can easily control so it won't turn on if I'm doing something that causes an explosive environment. Better safe than sorry. Best, Jeff Saline ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT

[Ed Dobson]

--- In DSN_KLR650@yahoogroups.com, Jeff Saline wrote:

> > On Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:07:42 -0500 "Kevin Powers" > writes: > > I recently replaced the battery in a Honda Spree. The instructions > > included > > a table which showed charging times for different amperages, > > including 2 > > amp. Follow the instructions in Jeff's post and you should be fine. > > One > > note to add was that it called for charging the battery at temps > > above 65 > > (?) degrees so I did it in my basement rather than the garage. > > > > Kevin > <><><><><><><><><> > <><><><><><><><><> > > Kevin, > > I'm sure you know this and didn't have a safety issue but I'd like to > point out for others... > > Charging a battery creates explosive and dangerous gasses. Make sure if > you decide to charge a battery inside you have no pilot lights or > appliances that could ignite the gasses. > > I'd never charge a battery inside my house. I've got a gas furnace, > water heater, stove and oven. > > In my shop I've got a gas heater which I can easily control so it won't > turn on if I'm doing something that causes an explosive environment. > > Better safe than sorry. > > Best, > > Jeff Saline > ABC # 4412 South Dakota Airmarshal > Airheads Beemer Club www.airheads.org > The Beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota > 75 R90/6, 03 KLR650, 79 R100RT

Jeff, I think the concern with charging motorcycle batteries is greatly diminished if there is open air around the battery, you use a trickle charger, and you do not provide and ignition source next to the battery. ED

[Jacobus De Bruyn]

I never had a problem with my car battery type charger on MC batteries, just watch it as Jeff says. And it will NOT take that long, the 12,7 mark is reached relatively fast, so don t go away, put a voltmeter on it permanently, and watch it. I replaced my lost mirror, I bought a set of fine mirrors for 6 dollars, and used some 4 minutes steel epoxy from two little tubes, and voil , ready to roll, untill the next time I mess around in a ditch. Jacostarica the improviser. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ

[John]

I got one of these from Harbor Freight. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=42292 Has a very low charge 600mAmp. I have checked output and its right on. It would take a long time to charge your battery, but slow and safe is the way to go. Price is $6.99, but you can get it for less with coupons and specials they have out there! Machog --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[Ed Dobson]

* * * * * http://www.yuasabatteries.com/literature.asp * * * * * ED

[mark ward]

Hey all

I looking at Generators less then $1000. (5000watts)at this time I only "need" it a fews days a year at the tractor shows to run my Ac in the camper etc. (but who knows once i have it, I may use it to weld some where beside the garrage.

 

BIG question I seen a "Honeywell" today at family home& farm.

I know the name with HVAC, But have never heard of it when it comes to Generators. 

Anyone used one? Know how they are??

Mark (W. Mich.) 

[daveygwhiz]

I added the sulphuric acid to the new Yausa over an hour ago and I'm about to trickle charge it with my auto battery charger. However, the lowest output from my charger is 2 amps. The sticker on the battery says 1.2 amps for 5 - 10 hours. Do you know if 2 amps at maybe 3 - 4 hours would harm the battery or create a hazard? Dave A-16