12V AC Fuse Blown

[Phantom]

Well, my curiosity was raised.

I currently use the YUASA SmartShot 900 Battery charger-maintainer. Like Miles, I have 3 of these small and very reliable chargers.

I did not lift the seats off my Bikes to check the in-line fuse AMP rating on the cords, so I looked at a spare un-opened YUASA SmartShot 900 Battery charger through the clear plastic and the in-line fuse housing states 3A, I then looked at a new spare plug with the in-line fuse and it has a 7.5A in it. So there are several plugs out there. The last Bike that I sold had a 5A in-line fuse on the cord that connected to a Ctek charger, I assumed that this was the standard. Obviously it is not and they are available in a 3A, 5A, 7.5A or 10A. Like Miles, I have never blown a fuse on any tender cable.

So I just learned something today that ALL of my battery tender connecting cables had/have 3 different Amperage ratings.

[RoughRider]

Very true. I have an extension that plugs into the battery tender with a 12v outlet on the end. I think I might have got it at Camping World or Walmart, and it gives me all kinds of possibilities. Also, the battery tender has its own fuse. Easy to locate and replace. I mounted my outlet at the middle of the seat and it tucks out of sight under the seat when not in use.

Texas TC, the 12v outlet is what Im looking for to connect to the end of the battery tender. I'll have to check WalMart I suppose, thanks

[RoughRider]

Very true. I have an extension that plugs into the battery tender with a 12v outlet on the end. I think I might have got it at Camping World or Walmart, and it gives me all kinds of possibilities. Also, the battery tender has its own fuse. Easy to locate and replace. I mounted my outlet at the middle of the seat and it tucks out of sight under the seat when not in use.

TC, are you saying you can hook up the battery tender to a female 12v end to connect to the male end like in a cigarette lighter plug?

[Pedro66]

TC, are you saying you can hook up the battery tender to a female 12v end to connect to the male end like in a cigarette lighter plug?

Maybe something like this

[Scotrod]

Texas TC, the 12v outlet is what Im looking for to connect to the end of the battery tender. I'll have to check WalMart I suppose, thanks

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...m_cr_pr_sims_t

[Scotrod]

TC, are you saying you can hook up the battery tender to a female 12v end to connect to the male end like in a cigarette lighter plug?

Not sure,,, maybe one like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...nder+connector

OR

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Deltra...nder+connector

[RoughRider]

Not sure,,, maybe one like this:

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...nder+connector

OR

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Deltra...nder+connector

That's it!!!!!!!

[Texas TC]

Yes RoughRider and Pete, like others have posted, this one:

http://www.amazon.com/Battery-Tender...nder+connector

[BubbaJePH]

REMEMBER to always fuse every hot lead off the battery. Rather a fuse blow than burn your bike to the ground. Of course never fuse the negative aka ground lead.

[Bike44]

Charge indicator light in the tender cable: http://cyrilhuzeblog.com/2013/01/05/...ttery-voltage/

After installation it requires setting the normal running voltage endpoint in the unit by running the motorcycle. I've had three of them and they do light up when charging is required. They come with a 7.5 amp fuse I believe.