Winter care tips from GetGeared #3: Looking after your battery

A few years ago I went to start my Honda Transalp after it'd been standing for less than a month- dead as a Dodo. Stood there in all my gear with a dead bike. Invested in a charger like the one below and what a difference! It nurtured the battery and, after weeks of non-use, the bike would start immediately. No stuttering, spluttering, sounds of battery draining... No standing there with fingers crossed, pressing the starter button, hoping that the bike would start before the battery finally coughed out it's last bit of charge. Superb.

Have a look at this charger- it'll be one of the best things you've bought for your bike.

Oxford Oximiser Battery Optimiser 3x

• Re-designed and tested in the UK with 2 year warranty
• Soft-start charging mode for batteries as low as 8volts
• Suitable for all 12V automotive batteries inc. Lithium LifeP04

Oxford Oximiser 3X Advanced Battery Management System.

Maintain the life of your battery with this 8 stage automatic battery management system. With crocodile clips, weatherproof fuse holder, wall bracket & screws, plus a permanent connector with weatherproof cap all included as standard, this is the perfect set for any rider. 

Techy stuff:

• Soft touch rubberised case for improved grip and ruggedness
• Suitable for all 12V automotive batteries including Lithium LifeP04
• Re-designed and tested in the UK using top quality long-life components
• Intelligent charging will cycle-charge to recover sulphated batteries
• New voltage sensors quickly detect high current drain and will automatically revert to the most appropriate charge rate
• Fast and efficient charging in all modes keeps charge times short and reduces mains power consumption
• A sort-start charging mode to improve recovery of deeply discharged batteries as low as 8volts 

Extra TOP TIP from GetGeared:  If your bike storage location is bare concrete, we suggest using a piece of plywood, MDF, or old thick carpet to put the bike on. This will insulate the bike from becoming damp.

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