[RAM 54]

Just a quick question is it ok to use a battery tender on a gel battery?

 

[Ron Robertson]

I do. I never heard that you couldn't. All the GL1500 rider that I know that have put the Compufire Alternators in have switched to the sealed batteries and use a trickle charger during the winter.
From the Northwest Corner
Ron

 

[Two Wheel Wing]

Used one on my 98 GL1500 which had a gel battery for 8 years without a problem

 

[RAM 54]

thanks for the info,this is my first gel battery and did not know if it was ok to use the tender or not.

 

[budoka]

A battery tender has such a slow rate of charege that it should be fine on any 12v battery. I've used one for years, but don't have a gel battery either. I would consider one if and when my battery goes pffft.

 

[fxrshog]

Seems to work just fine on mine. Starts everytime.

 

[whacker]

not sure, but isn't charging a gel battery at a slower rate preferred over a high amp fast charge?

 

[Caveman]

Yes the Gel cell battery is ok with a battery tender. Also it is better to charge any battery at a slow rate if you have the time, especially a sealed battery which is not vented.

 

[Ron Robertson]

The Caveman is right.
From the Northwest Corner.
Ron