I don't know the ins/outs of Optima's, but really, just put the thing on a
float charger; it monitors and only turns itself on when the power drops.
They're "plug and forget about it".
I do this with all my motorcycles (expect for the /6 which is at Donni's house)
and it's so less stressful than trying to remember to put them on a bit of a
charger each day.
I use the Yuasa, 'cause it has the lights that tell you when it's good (green)
or charging (yellow led comes one) http://www.yuasabatteries.com/chargers.php
Harbor freight has the ones with just one light for like $6 on sale quite often.
I stick the Fused Ring Connector permanently on the battery, then it really it
just plug and forget. Have it on my miata too.
http://www.yuasabatteries.com/accessories.php
Ross Kuhns
Date: Wed, 9 Dec 2009 15:31:28 -0600
Subject: NPC: Optima battery question
From: [email protected]
To: [email protected]
Hi guys,
I'm in need of a new battery. The last one I got died because I basically
hardly ever drive my Miata anymore (crying shame, I know). Do the Optima's
last longer while not being charged by occasional driving? Or should I just
settle for a cheap battery and buy them like they're disposable?
I know I should put the battery on a trickle charger once a month, but somehow
I'm too lazy to do even that...
Thanks,
Mark
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