Battery Charger in Late 80's Cig
 

In my 88 Bullet there is a battery charger in the engine compartment. It is basicly a big black battery charger. Does anybody know any info about these chargers? Specifically are they trickle chargers or ? Also, my batterys went totally dead because I left the radio on and was wondering how long to leave that charger on so it doesn't cook the batterys.

Thanks

Re: Battery Charger in Late 80's Cig
 

on my rig where the battery switches are there is a volt gauges... to keep track while charging.

I don't find mine to be a trickle charger... It charges very quickly. It's important not to overcharge.

Re: Battery Charger in Late 80's Cig
 

Thanks Drypipe,

I also have a volt meter between the battery switches. I just don't know if the charger will turn off when it reaches max. charge.

Re: Battery Charger in Late 80's Cig
 

I don't find that mine does.

Doesn't your altinator charge? The radio only uses juice from one battery. When we're anchored if the battery gets to low to start I start from the other battery then switch to the low batt and it charges on the way to the launch.

Re: Battery Charger in Late 80's Cig
 

True, I do the same thing wile anchoring out. The only thing is that I left the radio on mute all week long so the batterys are totally dead. I had them on the charger for like the last 7 hours.

Re: Battery Charger in Late 80's Cig
 

I see... Well that should be plenty. Check your gauge where the switches are. I wouldn't trust that it would shut off automatically.

Re: Battery Charger in Late 80's Cig
 

It's an alternator not an altinator Shakespeare :rolleyes: :evilb:

Re: Battery Charger in Late 80's Cig
 

He new what I meant... Why aren't you at the gym?? :evilb: :evilb: :D

Re: Battery Charger in Late 80's Cig
 

Why don't you let the electrical experts answer His question and keep your advices for plumbing problems M. Magic Crack plumber? :evilb: :evilb: :D