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Post by mcalli on Sept 5, 2011 10:46:44 GMT -6
Well, I see it happen over and over again with the 54B. It sat for 2 weeks without being started because I was in the hospital for a week (bad back) and then unable to ride for a week due to back healing. I usually heal pretty fast and I am good to go now. Hand is also coming along nicely (IV steriods do a lot more for swelling than PT!)  Unfortunately, my Fred is not ready to go. It does the proverbial growl and almost but not turn over. So I am going to get some quick start and try try try. Weather hear is in the 60's and perfect for riding. Hope I can get Fred going. |
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by: tvnacman - Sept 5, 2011 11:09:30 GMT -6
Post by tvnacman on Sept 5, 2011 11:09:30 GMT -6
good luck!!!!!!!
put some gas in the carb
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Post by mcalli on Sept 5, 2011 16:46:37 GMT -6
got Fred started and was able to do some scootin. Felt good. He finally responded. This is a great time of the year in Ohio. But it seems we are going to have an early fall. Oh well.. Back is feeling better, hand is feeling better. Activities to do, places to go, people to see.
Am planning on winterizing my bike properly this year (not yet)! So I won't have start up problems in the spring.
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Post by bobf on Sept 5, 2011 17:28:29 GMT -6
Fall is the best time of the year in Ohio. When my parents were still around I would always set my vacation to September. The rest of the year I just tried to avoid. That is why I have not lived there for 40 years. .acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3873331" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> .acehardware.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3873331mcalli, spend $34 and you will have a good battery next spring. I went to Ace Hardware and ordered one of those Deltran battery tender juniors from them. They did not have it in stock here where I live so they ordered it free of freight charges. The truck came in 3 days later and there it was. I saved $0.73 by ordering from Ace rather than EBay and had it in hand before I had to pay for it. thescooterprofessor.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=discussion&action=display&thread=418I have the quick disconnect hooked to my battery and it comes right out the front of the seat. I just open the seat and put the wire out the front, close the seat and hook up the cable from the charger unit. This winter when it gets much colder I will keep it sometimes on my scoot and then on my riding mower and back and forth. Then come spring I should be able to start them both. It is a pretty neat setup with plug in cable and two different ends. One has ring terminals that I put on to the battery post and it just requires a quick connection to the cable from the charger. The other end has two clip on ends just like a regular charger cable has and it also can connect to the charger cable. So no problem moving from on device to another and more end pieces can be ordered if you need them. For $34 it seems like a pretty well thought out design. . |
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Post by cruiser on Sept 5, 2011 19:58:18 GMT -6
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Post by mcalli on Sept 5, 2011 22:33:47 GMT -6
Good idea Bobf. I have a little trickle charger that hooks up easily. What is the difference between a trickle charger and a Battery tender JR?
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Post by bobf on Sept 6, 2011 5:31:02 GMT -6
From the link posted. ............... Battery Tender Junior YOUR PRICE TODAY $35.96 MSRP $39.95 YOU SAVE 10%! EDIT TO ADD: OOPS! My mistake. I did not see the little side add along the border. But when I click on the Battery tender for $22.99 it comes up with the $39.95. Strange conditions there. But there is a BikeBandit charger for $24.95, not described as a battery tender though, just a charger. . |
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Post by bobf on Sept 6, 2011 5:40:27 GMT -6
Good idea Bobf. I have a little trickle charger that hooks up easily. What is the difference between a trickle charger and a Battery tender JR? Not knowing the specs of each I can't tell. Probably not much difference at all as Battery tender JR is also a trickle charger. Possibly in the chargers control methods of three steps to hold the charge. Full charge, trickle charge, holding. I think. What I liked about the Battery tender was the slip on cable ends that made it so easy to use. By putting the ring terminal end on the scoot I can get to it by lifting the seat. I no longer need to open a battery cover and then go through the problem of forcing the cables back into submission when I try to put the battery cover back on for my next ride. Flip the seat, lay the cable out the front of the seat and connect the charger cable. Shut the seat. When ready to ride, unplug the charger, cable flip the seat,store the cable end, shut the seat and away I go. . |
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Post by cruiser on Sept 6, 2011 13:54:41 GMT -6
The low price quoted was for a Labor Day weekend sale. Apparently the regular price prevails now.
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by: hammerspur - Sept 6, 2011 14:55:18 GMT -6
Post by hammerspur on Sept 6, 2011 14:55:18 GMT -6
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Post by bobf on Sept 6, 2011 17:47:44 GMT -6
Yes, a bit cheaper. If you add in a second ring terminal you should get free shipping too. Without the free shipping I could not find the total cost as I could not get to final bill until doing a sign in part. I left then. I still like going to a local party like ACE and keeping the money at home and have the parts in hand before I have to pay and wait for delivery.
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