Battery Charger/maintainer

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  1. Biker Jock

    Biker Jock Senior Member

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    #1 Biker Jock, May 27, 2018
    My trusty old Optimate III died on me the other day after years of good service (fortunately, it charged the battery before handing in its notice). I have the old TM style connector with corresponding fly leads permanently connected to both my bikes.

    But I'm "@&£* if I can find a simple replacement for the charger that doesn't mean I'll also have to replace the fly leads. They all seem to have SAE / Canbus connectors (is that the same thing - SAE and Canbus?).

    The choice of charger, even from Optimate, is baffling, and we also now have a range of battery technologies to choose from it seems. So, before I splash out £50 - £60+ on the wrong thing, any advice on a charger that will top up my lead-acid batteries if the bikes have been sitting unused for a few week? I don't have a garage, so can't leave a maintainer connected 24x7. Just an occasional top-up with a green light to say it's good to go.
     
  2. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    #2 crispey, May 27, 2018
    well you will get one set of connectors with the charger so only means buying another for a couple of quid
     
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  3. Biker Jock

    Biker Jock Senior Member

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    #3 Biker Jock, May 27, 2018
    Cheers guys. Yeh, I'll take the plunge and get an Optimate 4.
     
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  4. Callumity

    Callumity Elite Member

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    #4 Callumity, May 27, 2018
    I have also had good returns of service from Ring and CTek
     
  5. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #5 thebiglad, May 27, 2018
    I bought one from Aldi £12.99 and has been first class for the last 2-3 years and shows no sign of stopping.

    On a more general point, I use an auxilliary socket to charge my batteries. So I fit an appropriate plug onto the charger output lead then all I need to do is 'plug 'er in' after each ride. And I've got an auxilliary socket for phone/GPS/heated clothing etc while I'm riding.

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-24V-...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
     
  6. Guedovsky

    Guedovsky Well-Known Member

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    #6 Guedovsky, May 28, 2018
    I use the Optimate 4 and am Happy with it
     
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  7. chuk

    chuk Senior Member
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    #7 chuk, Jun 1, 2018
    optimate for years now no problems there is a range of chargers make is GENIUS good price and reviews.
     
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  8. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    #8 Tiglet, Jun 1, 2018
    Got an Optimate III here which is in constant use on one bike or another.

    Tempting fate I know, I’ve had it for 18 years if I’m not mistaken and it’s still going strong he said touching wood :)

    If it fails now I’ll blame you lot:mad:
     
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  9. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    #9 dilligaf, Jun 1, 2018
    BANG:eek:
    Shit :( what was that :joy:
     
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  10. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    #10 Tiglet, Jun 1, 2018
    Thats not funny :mad::mad::mad::mad:;):):):):kissing_heart::kissing_heart:
     
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  11. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    #11 Tiglet, Jun 1, 2018
    Just because things and people are mature doesn’t mean they’re useless,,,,we do have our usefulness :confounded:
     
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