For optimal performance, it's recommended to connect the motorcycle cables first, and then the Optimate charging leads (so they are on top not between). This configuration helps minimize resistance, ensuring efficient battery charging and preventing potential issues when the bike is in use.
Hi, I followed the install but when re connecting the black I noticed the rev needle jumped to maximum and stayed there. Any ideas why this happened? I have not dared turn the ignition on!! Thanks
I have been struggling to find canbus socket on my bmw 1200rs, 2016, I know where accessory socket is but this only works for charging if key is in ignition. Please advise., thank you
You don't need to put it in canbus socket. If you just put both positive and negative alligator clips together. Turn optimate on. And it'll go in to canbus mode.
Battery in my beemer k1200s is flat my own fault from lack of use, I have an optimate 4, can I leave battery charging all night ! Does the charger stop charging once battery is charged ! Safe to let it charge all night !
I know this is a late reply but the Optimate is designed to be permanently plugged in when the Bikes not in use. It charges the battery and then tests its every 30mins until you unplug it. If like some you don't ride through the winter then part of the bikes hibernation process should be to plug in the Optimate and leave it until you get it back out again in the spring.
Got my first bike and had absolutely no clue how to charge the battery and had no one to ask. This has been super useful, thank you
For optimal performance, it's recommended to connect the motorcycle cables first, and then the Optimate charging leads (so they are on top not between). This configuration helps minimize resistance, ensuring efficient battery charging and preventing potential issues when the bike is in use.
Subscribed! Thanks for sharing the wisdom and the scenery.
Well explained..the optimate 6 comes with instructions Albert einstein couldn't understand
nice vid i have the 2016 ninja 650 storing it for the winter here in Pittsburgh PA thinking of grabbing the Optimate 4
Another fine 'Grumpy Bike Wizard' production ;-)
I fecking hate electricity for sure, I'll get the kids to plug it in :-)
Hi, I followed the install but when re connecting the black I noticed the rev needle jumped to maximum and stayed there. Any ideas why this happened? I have not dared turn the ignition on!! Thanks
Can you put it on Can bus mode on other bikes via the connectors other than BMWs?
If the bike has canbus mode. Yes. If it dont. Then no.
May I ask, how do you learn about this kind of stuff? I wouldn’t have a clue what I’m looking at 🤭
I have been struggling to find canbus socket on my bmw 1200rs, 2016, I know where accessory socket is but this only works for charging if key is in ignition. Please advise., thank you
You don't need to put it in canbus socket. If you just put both positive and negative alligator clips together. Turn optimate on. And it'll go in to canbus mode.
Thanks for the review!
Battery in my beemer k1200s is flat my own fault from lack of use, I have an optimate 4, can I leave battery charging all night ! Does the charger stop charging once battery is charged ! Safe to let it charge all night !
I know this is a late reply but the Optimate is designed to be permanently plugged in when the Bikes not in use.
It charges the battery and then tests its every 30mins until you unplug it.
If like some you don't ride through the winter then part of the bikes hibernation process should be to plug in the Optimate and leave it until you get it back out again in the spring.
Hi there is it compatible to street triple triumph 660 2015 model battery? Thanks
Amazing movie, very handy and so much better than the movie from Tecmate.. Thnx so much. And i love the comment at the end "go to hell" hahahahah
Aren't you supposed to put the neg wire onto the frame or some?
That would work assuming your frame is properly earthed.
Kinell, that made me cringe when you started waving that big fook off screw driver near the fuel tank. Good vid though cheers 👍
I hate this charger. Would it have been so difficult for the company to design the bloody thing easier to understand
Try Ctek MXS 5.0 then. 😏
It's not complicated you literally plug it in and it sorts itself not even any buttons to worry about.
If this is hard for you then you really should not work on anything on your bike.
You've too many gadgets. :-)
+Paul Walsh I don't understand this 'too many' you're on about.