new bike question

430dxd · Mar 22, 2023

I have just bought a 2021 Softail and have a possibly silly question, .... I'm only asking here because nobody in my dealership could answer it with any confidence.

I am assuming that the Harley doesn't have a CanBus system like my R1250GS and that I can use my "old" battery charger I used on my R1200C ?

Doc · Mar 22, 2023

I used one on mine no issues. 2019 RKS

steve hughes · Mar 22, 2023

Canbus just turns off the accessory socket after 2 mins iirc , so if your flying lead is connected to your battery everything should be OK.

GSite · Mar 22, 2023

I use the same charger as you on a 2022 Softail, connected directly to the battery via the factory fitted cable as per your photo, no problem. Just get the Optimate EL 103 adaptor cable as per this link.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oxford-EL1...9511487&sprefix=optimate+el103,aps,146&sr=8-2

twizzle · Mar 22, 2023

Fly lead on Harley’s are straight to battery…. So no can bus issues…

430dxd · Mar 22, 2023

GSite said:
I use the same charger as you on a 2022 Softail, connected directly to the battery via the factory fitted cable as per your photo, no problem. Just get the Optimate EL 103 adaptor cable as per this link.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Oxford-EL1...9511487&sprefix=optimate+el103,aps,146&sr=8-2

Thanks all, much appreciated :okay

new bike question

430dxd

Member

Attachments

Doc

Let's Av It

steve hughes

Well-known member

GSite

Well-known member

twizzle

Devil may care...

430dxd

Member

Similar threads