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23-09-06, 06:25 PM

is there some type of battery gauge you can fit to make sure the battery is always charging? i think i read this some where?

whats the differace between a optimeter and a battery charger?(this is not a joke)

fizzwheel · 23-09-06, 06:30 PM

You want an optimiser or an optimate. Either or, both plug into your battery and also the mains. What they do is analyse your battery and keep it charged up.

A normal battery charger just charges your battery up once its gone flat. Where as an optimate should prevent your battery from every going flat.

Optimate seems to be prefered over the optimiser. I think they are about £30 ish... really useful if you leave your bike stood for long periods of time, especially if it has an alarm on it.

HTH

jambo · 23-09-06, 06:41 PM

Neither of the above will give you anything more than a "charging" "fully charged" "dead" type LED indicator, but as Fizz says both are good if the bike will be parked up for weeks at a time. As long as you're doing decent trips and using the bike daily the bike should be keeping the battery topped up. I'm not sure I know of a system that you can fit to show you how full the battery is at any given point.

embee · 23-09-06, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by hovi5

is there some type of battery gauge you can fit to make sure the battery is always charging? i think i read this some where?

Simplest thing is a voltmeter across the battery. You can get all sorts of versions from the aftermarket/go-faster suppliers. While not strictly infallible, if it's showing around 14Volts under normal riding then the battery should be charging OK.

24-09-06, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hovi5

is there some type of battery gauge you can fit to make sure the battery is always charging? i think i read this some where?

whats the differace between a optimeter and a battery charger?(this is not a joke)

An optimate/optimiser (call these intelligent chargers if you will) as fiz said will charge the battery and then 'maintain' it at full charge if left connected to battery and mains. Therefore you can plug an optimate in and just leave it on 24/7 and the battery will never overcharge and will always be ready to use.

Your standard ‘dumb’ charger will just provide a charge, it has no idea how charged the battery is and will keep charging it. Leave a standard charger on 24/7 and eventually something will go pop!!! Standard chargers are fine, but you do have to make sure the battery is only charged for an appropriate time!

I’d recommend an intelligent charger, much less hassle … they aren’t THAT expensive and will last your biking carrear!!

Biker Biggles · 24-09-06, 02:55 PM

No point in buying a charger if you continue to buy three batteries a week though.

Seriously,an optimate is well worth it.A battery kept in top condition will last five years or more,and that easily pays for the charger,and saves all sorts of hassle.

24-09-06, 02:59 PM

[quote="Biker Biggles"]No point in buying a charger if you continue to buy three batteries a week though.

23-09-06, 06:25 PM	#1
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	charging battery is there some type of battery gauge you can fit to make sure the battery is always charging? i think i read this some where? whats the differace between a optimeter and a battery charger?(this is not a joke)

23-09-06, 06:30 PM	#2
fizzwheel Super Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Somerset Posts: 3,614	You want an optimiser or an optimate. Either or, both plug into your battery and also the mains. What they do is analyse your battery and keep it charged up. A normal battery charger just charges your battery up once its gone flat. Where as an optimate should prevent your battery from every going flat. Optimate seems to be prefered over the optimiser. I think they are about £30 ish... really useful if you leave your bike stood for long periods of time, especially if it has an alarm on it. HTH __________________ Look Dave, I can see you're really upset about this. I honestly think you ought to sit down calmly, take a stress pill, and think things over. K5 GSXR 750 Anniversary Edition

23-09-06, 06:41 PM	#3
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Neither of the above will give you anything more than a "charging" "fully charged" "dead" type LED indicator, but as Fizz says both are good if the bike will be parked up for weeks at a time. As long as you're doing decent trips and using the bike daily the bike should be keeping the battery topped up. I'm not sure I know of a system that you can fit to show you how full the battery is at any given point. __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

24-09-06, 02:55 PM	#6
Biker Biggles Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Barnet Herts Posts: 5,068	No point in buying a charger if you continue to buy three batteries a week though. Seriously,an optimate is well worth it.A battery kept in top condition will last five years or more,and that easily pays for the charger,and saves all sorts of hassle. __________________ On a clear day we stand there and look further than the ordinary eye can see.

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24-09-06, 02:59 PM	#7
hovis Guest Posts: n/a	[quote="Biker Biggles"]No point in buying a charger if you continue to buy three batteries a week though.