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22-05-2022, 07:50 PM | #1 |
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Telford
Bike: S4r
Posts: 174
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Charging
Hi All
Just bought a flat with a garage. The garage is quite a distance from the flat with no electrics. Just wondering what people in similar circumstances do to charge their bikes? I’m reluctant to have to keep removing the battery and charging it in the flat. |
22-05-2022, 08:01 PM | #2 |
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Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: East London
Bike: Multiple Monsters
Posts: 9,710
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do you have a flat roof on the garage?
a small solar panel could do the job if it can be discretely popped on top and the wiring hidden from prying eyes. of course if the flats overlook the garage roof that may not be practical. Last edited by slob; 22-05-2022 at 08:05 PM.. |
22-05-2022, 10:21 PM | #3 |
preneolithic frebie
Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Cambridge
Bike: S4Rs
Posts: 319
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If you Google Optimate Solar Charger you'll find they do something appropriate!!! Haven't tried one myself but they are apparently quite good.
Hope that helps Kimbo |
23-05-2022, 12:18 AM | #4 | |
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Southampton
Bike: M1100evo
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From http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...d.php?p=589076
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23-05-2022, 02:11 PM | #5 |
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Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Glasgow
Bike: S4 challenge
Posts: 447
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I've been running solar chargers on all 3 of my bikes for years now. Even in the depths of winter (in Scotland!) there is enough sunlight to keep the batteries happy. I've got mine from Halfords (20 quid or so) and they have lasted well.
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