Battery charging - to disconnect or not to disconnect?

Adam_P · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Karma :

Hi folks.

Very quick question. I've got to put the charger on the Fazer and I'm just wondering, is it better to disconnect it from the bike or can I just connect the optimate leads straight onto the terminals while it's still wired up to the bike?

It's been fine all winter until I moved it the other day and it's got a sluggish turnover, bugger.
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multijoy · World Chat Champion Joined: 03 Oct 2008 Karma :

Stick it straight on. I've got an optimate tail wired straight in, which is even more handy.
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Hi

With an Optimate I would also just connect it up. Be a touch more careful with a normal fast battery charger.

Also, while I remember the Optimate leads use the same connector as some Tamiya radio control model batteries (polarity is reversed though I think), which might be convenient it you want to wire up an extra lead for the Optimate.

All the best

Keith
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weasley · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2010 Karma :

Another

for the Optimate fly lead. I have one permanently attached to my battery and hidden behind a fairing panel. When I get home I just plug in, switch on and walk away - it can sometimes stay like this for several weeks.

This fly lead can also be used to attach a cigarette lighter accessory which is useful for charging phones and sat navs etc on the move.
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goto10 · World Chat Champion Joined: 16 Oct 2011 Karma :

With an Optimate you'll be fine connecting it straight up, anything charging at more than 2 amps then you should disconnect it.
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Marmalade · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Apr 2009 Karma :

You can buy the optimate plugs on ebay. I've got the tails on my 3 bikes and put one on charge each night
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Tenko · Could Be A Chat Bot Joined: 09 Jul 2011 Karma :

Always used a charger with the battery on the bike and never had a problem so far. You must remember to stand the bike upright however, as if it is on the sidestand and cells spill over you may end up with a mess...

Adam_P · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Jan 2004 Karma :

Thanks everyone. It may be gone by the end of this evening. Sad

Got a guy coming to view it later.
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