Battery Tender Waterproof 800

Battery Tender Waterproof 800, originally uploaded by Raymund G. Martelino.

One thing I observed with the Monster is that it takes a while to warm up and start the engine.
Some say it’s because the engine needs to rev up a bit. Some said it’s probably because of a weak battery.

I wouldn’t want to stall on a ride because of a faulty battery. After all, I got a Ducati and not a Ducatirik!
Here’s a workaround to the battery issue – the Deltran Battery Tender Waterproof 800. Its a compact 800 mA battery charger that will charge the bikes battery even when submersed in water. Tough huh?

The thing is as small as a computer mouse with a long cord to plug into any standard socket.

What it basically does is constantly monitor, trickle charge and maintain the battery. There are some units that can charge car or boat batteries too. Now I won’t worry about being left behind by riding buddies because my bike takes forever to start.

The Rainman Rides

I started writing here after I got into running and organizing the Corregidor International Half-Marathon. I don’t really think of this blog as a “running” blog because occasionally, I share travels, adventure and even law. Now I have another reason to write about and share. Just recently, I got myself a motorcycle. Yes, a big bike. It’s like living a childhood dream!

Since I have not been running much the writing also stopped. My last running event was the Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon which was a disaster. I blame myself for not preparing for the event. I was too busy with work that training was at a bare minimum.

Another reason for the limited road mileage is the fact that my right foot developed a heel spur. (Read about it in a previous post Spur of the Moment ).

I have never ridden a motorcycle in my life and now I have an 800 cc Ducati Monster. Hence, for two weeks, the bike was cooped up in the garage. For another week, I was just starting the engine and twisting the throttle. Then I got the the necessary riding equipment: helmet, jacket, gloves, boots and knee pads. I began riding the rocket in circles around the garage. The rest is now history.

The day she arrived.

Sunday morning breakfast ride in Burgos Circle with (From L to R) Jay, Nestor, Kara, Tom, JM, Jody and Toto.

I have only started riding the bike to nearby coffee shops in my area or for meeting with clients. On weekends, I meet fellow rider friends for breakfast. Who knows, soon  I’d be doing long distance rides to interesting places in the Philippines like what Ernesto “Che” Guevarra did in South America.

This is the first of my “Motorcycle Diaries”. The Rainman Rides.

*Special thanks to Rene Sangco of lensmates Photography