Battery

[Jungle24]

My bike is in the garage for the winter with no mains to plug a trickle charger into. It is alarmed with a meta 3 and I am wondering how long i can leave it before the battery goes flat? I am currently starting it up every 2 weeks and letting it run for 30mins. Is this enough to totally re-charge the battery or do you need to go for a long run?

I know I could disconnect the battery and charge at home but would rather not do this as does it not affect the alarm?

Any advice is welcome.

[gregski]

I've done exactly the same procedure on my 620 couple of years ago and it was fine but I have a brand new battery fitted back ten.
hope that will help.

[bigredduke]

You could always try a solar powered charger. (assuming your garage has a window). They are popular with camper van owners.

[Gilps]

You could always try a solar powered charger. (assuming your garage has a window). They are popular with camper van owners.

Oi, I've got a solar charger and a van, but I'm not one of the camper ones.

[Capo]

The alternator does not produce sufficient power until the engine speed is over 3K

[uksurfer]

Oi, I've got a solar charger and a van, but I'm not one of the camper ones.

same as above