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Cteks are specifically designed for layups - classics, toy cars, posh cars etc.
I think it would be strange to void electrical warranty for using a battery charger!06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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23rd Jan 2012 3:19 pm
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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I have a 12 year old Vauxhall Vectra runabout that I left parked in front of the garage since I last used it in October.
No special precautions and even left the handbrake on!
Started first time and drove fine when I needed it yesterday!
23rd Jan 2012 4:06 pm
David W
Member Since: 18 Dec 2011
Location: Preston
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I have laid up vehicles for months on end for a number of years with no preparation and with no adverse affects until my first car with an alarm fitted. This flattened the battery and consequently the central locking didn't work and the only door with a keyhole was hard up against the garage wall!
I always now use a dedicated trickle charger such as Optimate or Oxford Optimiser, and these have been available for bikes for years. Easy to fit and will do your battery a bit of good due to their charging methods.
Whatever you do don't get anybody just to start the engine every so often as this just produces condensation within the engine.
24th Jan 2012 10:42 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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The trickle charger they have is a Porsche one, designed for Porkers that are laid up over the winter. They'll just use the croc clips & I'll sort out a proper connection in the summer. I'll also get them to make sure the manual lock is working. They can then use the proper Sealy charger to get the battery fully sorted once they are back.
24th Jan 2012 10:49 am
Discotres
Member Since: 25 Jan 2010
Location: London
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The Porsche one IS C-Tek with Porsche logo
Better with a tail than croc clip, the tails are only a couple of quid (see last post), but ensure they get the correct sized diameter end for battery as they give a choice
24th Jan 2012 10:53 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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It's one of these, won't see them til the late spring so will sort it out wiring then.
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24th Jan 2012 10:58 am
Martin Site Admin and Owner
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I can't believe that DT and I are agreeing on something 06 D3 SE / 15 LR D90 XS SW / 88 LR 90 Td5 / 68 BMW 2000 ti
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24th Jan 2012 10:58 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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I found the same last week. I'm booked into therapy!!
24th Jan 2012 11:00 am
Discotres
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OMG what's happening, is it an age thing?
24th Jan 2012 11:03 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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There ya go Martin, you're officially old!!
24th Jan 2012 11:08 am
Ken
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Nah they are both wrong
Just let the fookin thing go flat then put a new battery on upon there return
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