Poll: Are you using the original Stark Varg Stand/Charger as intended?

[Philip]

The design decision to combine the bike stand with the battery charger has received mixed reviews. Some thought it was cool, whereas others outright refused to lug around the clunky contraption that weighs 41 lbs (19 kg) and came up with various alternative solutions that separated the charger from the stand and allowed them to use other bike stands of their choice.

It would be curious to know how many owners are actually using the original Stark Varg Stand/Charger as intended, and how many found alternatives.

 

[xrjuice]

I dont like lifting if I dont have to, so I put the charger on wheels and modified an old stand for the bike. My weekend away setup.

 

[Philip]

I dont like lifting if I dont have to, so I put the charger on wheels and modified an old stand for the bike. My weekend away setup.

I see you do not like lifting your 7000 W generator either, probably running it right out of the back of your van, LOL!

 

[Fog 25]

Power lift for the win and a HF gun case

 

[xrjuice]

I see you do not like lifting your 7000 W generator either, probably running it right out of the back of your van, LOL!

You are correct, and I have had a faulty generator catch fire in that same spot, I'm also embarrassed of the noise, I have an extension for the exhaust and keep a fire extinguisher at each door, still dodgy I know but it works until I figure out something better.

 

[Philip]

Wow, these poll results are embarrassing for whoever at Stark Future approved the design decision to combine the charger with the bike stand — only 16% of owners like it.

It is time to offer an alternative charger box that does not require us to lug around an extra 20 lbs of aluminum.

 

[Philip]

The Alta Rapid charger in a Pelican case weighs 27 lbs. The plastic case is 6 lbs and the charger internals and the long cables are 21 lbs. All the cables are neatly tucked inside when the charger is not in use.

I could repurpose one of my Alta Rapid chargers to hold the Stark charger internals instead, but then the box will say "Alta Motors" on it.





But then @Fog 25 's design above with no rubber flaps might actually be easier to use. Steve -- do you like flaps or no flaps?

 

[Fog 25]

The Alta Rapid charger in a Pelican case weighs 27 lbs. The plastic case is 6 lbs and the charger internals and the long cables are 21 lbs. All the cables are neatly tucked inside when the charger is not in use.

I could repurpose one of my Alta Rapid chargers to hold the Stark charger internals instead, but then the box will say "Alta Motors" on it.


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But then @Fog 25 's design above with no rubber flaps might actually be easier to use. Steve -- do you like flaps or no flaps?

No flaps a lot easier to just rap the cables around the charger plus you have extra room for adapters. I put the red plastic over the wires and connectors for a little extra protection. Been working great

 

[Philip]

No flaps a lot easier to just rap the cables around the charger plus you have extra room for adapters. I put the red plastic over the wires and connectors for a little extra protection. Been working great

Awesome! I am going to do the same!

Harbor Freight Apache 3800 Pelican case, I am coming to get you!

 

[Philip]

Ta-da! The new weight is 19.6 lbs. Cost on sale $27.99 (normally $39.99).

 

[Fog 25]

Ta-da! The new weight is 19.6 lbs. Cost $27.99

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Looks great Philip get a little piece of plastic and form it around the fan wire for safety.

 

[Philip]

Looks great Philip get a little piece of plastic and form it around the fan wire for safety.

I will apply aluminum duct tape over it FTW!

 

[Theo]

I haven't voted because I use it as intended but neither I would say that I like it, nor that I hate it:
• at home, I like it because it's convenient but I wish it was shorter,
• at the track, I dislike it; I wish it was possible to quickly slide the charger out of the stand with some latch maybe, without making the stand too weak to support the bike. If that was possible, I would only carry the charger to the track and not the entire stand + charger assembly.

 

[Philip]

I haven't voted because I use it as intended but neither I would say that I like it, nor that I hate it:
• at home, I like it because it's convenient but I wish it was shorter,
• at the track, I dislike it; I wish it was possible to quickly slide the charger out of the stand with some latch maybe, without making the stand too weak to support the bike. If that was possible, I would only carry the charger to the track and not the entire stand + charger assembly.

In other words, you would like two chargers:
1) a stationary charger to keep at home near or under your favorite bike stand, and
2) a light and compact charger to travel with.

I wish my Alta chargers had worked with the Stark. Then I would have had just that!

Looks like there might be a market for second chargers, if the price is right, probably ~$300.

 

[Swank171]

Made mine into a carrying case.

The stand was awkward, and as we all know didn’t reach the bike. YUCK.