Exactly !
I've had the BMW charger for three years now, and on my second GSA. It seems that people want to add extra leads hanging all over the shop rather than use this one ?
Or it must be too boring to simply plug it in the dash ?
Ill continue to be smart and clever with or without your smart and clever response
directed at silly incompetent replies on here. Which is often, sadly !
Thank you for allowing me to carry on
fatnfast
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So this was my solution rather than going direct to the battery with clips or having some random hanging Optimate hook-up leads:
But with a Santa supplied BMW charger I now just plug it into the socket on the dash. A better solution if you are buying a charger and don't mind the extra cost for the convenience of plug and play. The LC handbook does mention that you should not connect any other charger or you risk causing damage as well I think...
But with a Santa supplied BMW charger I now just plug it into the socket on the dash. A better solution if you are buying a charger and don't mind the extra cost for the convenience of plug and play. The LC handbook does mention that you should not connect any other charger or you risk causing damage as well I think...
So this was my solution rather than going direct to the battery with clips or having some random hanging Optimate hook-up leads:
But with a Santa supplied BMW charger I now just plug it into the socket on the dash. A better solution if you are buying a charger and don't mind the extra cost for the convenience of plug and play. The LC handbook does mention that you should not connect any other charger or you risk causing damage as well I think...
Same as mine. Straight into the dash. Simples.
fatnfast
Registered user
I have a few bikes, some new, some old, I have 2 Bmw chargers & 2 Optimates, I prefer the Bmw chargers especially on the newer bikes with Trackers drawing current etc.
I use the Optimates but prefer the fly lead direct to the battery, which I also use for heated vest & also for permanent supply to charge accessories without leaving key in the bike, So, both ways are correct & work equally as well.
I’m a qualified Auto electrician before anyone gets too excited..
I use the Optimates but prefer the fly lead direct to the battery, which I also use for heated vest & also for permanent supply to charge accessories without leaving key in the bike, So, both ways are correct & work equally as well.
I’m a qualified Auto electrician before anyone gets too excited..
When the bike is stationary in the garage, a fly lead direct to the battery is probably the best option and certainly means that you can use any intelligent charger. But on the road, they flap around; get lost and, without a nodder, get dirty.
Yer pays yer money ....
Hi Phil
I have a BMW charger whch I bought from my dealer about 10 years ago. It has always worked perfectly with each BMW bike I have had over the years. However it is not charging my new (May 2017) GSA. The indicator light on the charger stays red. I am presuming that I need a new charger or is the charger ok but not good enough for the latest spec bikes? My bike is fitted with a tracker by the way.
Your opinion much valued on this Phil
Hi Phil
I have a BMW charger whch I bought from my dealer about 10 years ago. It has always worked perfectly with each BMW bike I have had over the years. However it is not charging my new (May 2017) GSA. The indicator light on the charger stays red. I am presuming that I need a new charger or is the charger ok but not good enough for the latest spec bikes? My bike is fitted with a tracker by the way.
Your opinion much valued on this Phil
Sounds like you need a new dual unit to cope with the Canbus system.Then get the 12V Din plug adaptor and plug it straight in to your socket on the bike.
Hi Phil
I have a BMW charger whch I bought from my dealer about 10 years ago. It has always worked perfectly with each BMW bike I have had over the years. However it is not charging my new (May 2017) GSA. The indicator light on the charger stays red. I am presuming that I need a new charger or is the charger ok but not good enough for the latest spec bikes? My bike is fitted with a tracker by the way.
Your opinion much valued on this Phil
My BMW charger does exactly the same as yours
Hi Phil
I have a BMW charger whch I bought from my dealer about 10 years ago. It has always worked perfectly with each BMW bike I have had over the years. However it is not charging my new (May 2017) GSA. The indicator light on the charger stays red. I am presuming that I need a new charger or is the charger ok but not good enough for the latest spec bikes? My bike is fitted with a tracker by the way.
Your opinion much valued on this Phil
Hi, I believe Bmw changed the canbus system on the newer bikes, I have a 17 plate Rallye & a new Urban, the Bmw chargers work on both bikes but mine are the newer digital Bmw chargers. I have one of the older Bmw chargers kicking about I’ll try it tomorrow & get back to you.
I haven’t tried the optimate as they’re the older model & I never tried to get a connector to plug in to accessory canbus socket.
Cheers Phil. Look forward to reading how your test goes
In addition to the issue with the canbus turning off the socket on the GS, which only a charger designed for the job will overcome, the batteries themselves on are now AGM batteries. These should be charged at a higher voltage (14.7v) than standard chargers will deliver (14.4v).
Charger quick test
See piccys, both work on R9T Urban, from overnight without activating ignition, both ‘get ready’ for approx 30 seconds before they start charging via the canbus connector.
Both are 14.4v chargers as one is approx 7 years old & the digital unit approx 3 years old & is a more powerful unit.
Couldn’t try them on the Rallye but the digital units work as that’s what I usually use.
Hope that helps a little..
See piccys, both work on R9T Urban, from overnight without activating ignition, both ‘get ready’ for approx 30 seconds before they start charging via the canbus connector.
Both are 14.4v chargers as one is approx 7 years old & the digital unit approx 3 years old & is a more powerful unit.
Couldn’t try them on the Rallye but the digital units work as that’s what I usually use.
Hope that helps a little..
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