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The Junior is what I use. The thing you will need to be sure of first is the electrical system in SA. Are you on the European standard, the American standard or another AC electrical system? It appears after looking at the site again that the Junior isn't offered in anything but with the US electrical plug on it. I guess you could always get an adapter to make it work if that's not the correct plug.


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Yes this is why if I know what one I want I need to see if I can get it here in SA first if not then check with then directly. I did send them a mail asking if we have a supplier this side at all
 
I found one on "want it all" but it was over 700 bucks. Found a circuit diagram for a similar thing and thinking of making some. If any "saffers" want one, please let me know.
 
Ok got this one today from Midas cost R140 and $20 US. Not the best photos but I suppose you can see what it is like :y2:

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This appears to be a low amp trickle charger as opposed to a battery tender. Low amp is good; but you will need to monitor your battery's charge to prevent over charging. From what I can see, this model does not have a "float mode". The float mode is a non charging mode where the battery tender is just monitoring the battery's charge and not charging. When the charge falls below a certain level, the battery tender automatically resumes charging until the battery is fully charged. Leave this one on the battery for a couple of days and then take it off for a few days. Repeat the cycle.
 
OK, that should work. Rather than a float cycle, it has a discharge/charge cycle. That should prevent over charging. You are good to go. The batteries in my bikes (except for the TR6) are sealed. That eliminates removing the caps. To be safe, you could take the battery out and put it back in when you want to ride; but that could be a PITA.
 
Dave I didn't see a fused link in the battery connection on that charger. If might not be necessary but you might want to think about a 5 to 10 amp fuse to prevent a voltage surge from damaging the battery while the charger is connected. This may be over kill but in my industry we are big on fusible links to protect our electrical equipment.
 
X's 2 to hemibees suggestion!

I had a lightning strike take out a transformer just outside my place a couple years ago........ followed the pole to a water line and blew a 2" hole in the line coming into the house.......fried the surge protector on my home electronics....and popped the fuse to my (previous not current) battery tender and fried the Tender.......but the Tiger was fine........though I fear to think what may have happened without that simple little safety precaution!!!!!!!!!!! Poor Tigers brain could have been digital mush!
 
DaveM said:
Yes this is why if I know what one I want I need to see if I can get it here in SA first if not then check with then directly. I did send them a mail asking if we have a supplier this side at all
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I did see on their website that they offer a European version.
Not sure which power supply you need but, I am sure one or the other will work for you. I have one for my bike and by using it I got 11 years out of my last battery.
 

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