Battery charging thing

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  1. RepsolSam

    RepsolSam Well-Known Member

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    Having a stupid moment...

    My battery is dead..I need to get one of those charging things on it...not a battery charger..but the thing that I am mean to have plugged in all the time.

    Anyone?
     
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    red5 Well-Known Member

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    Optimate?
     
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    RepsolSam Well-Known Member

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    That's the word...thanks

    Will a optimate 4 do the job?
     
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    scooby Elite Member

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    yes,but wont recover a knackered battery.
     
  5. RepsolSam

    RepsolSam Well-Known Member

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    Not sure.if its knackered...

    Battery is only 4 months old (original Honda)..bike not been used for 3 months..

    It may charge up...?

    Is there much difference between a optimate 3 & 4? As 3 is £10 cheaper.
     
  6. scooby

    scooby Elite Member

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    about £10........
     
  7. RepsolSam

    RepsolSam Well-Known Member

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    Lol..

    Am heading to hospital for a CT scan...and passing lids direct which is near by...will do me a optimate 4 for £45...

    Good price..as I see them fetching that second had..if not more?

    A
     
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    Stevie_d Senior Member

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    Optimate 4 is spot on
     
  9. RepsolSam

    RepsolSam Well-Known Member

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    I had to put it in standard mode..

    Battery seems to be working..

    Been on for few hours.. How do I know if its fully charged...how long should it take?
     

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    Repsol Rob Elite Member

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    it will through a period of charging put a series of tests on battery........ the idea is you leave these devices on for long periods if battery is flat it can put enough starting up charge in a little of half hour....... but the idea is you leave it plugged in for long periods........mine left on all winter....
     
  11. RepsolSam

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    Should it be in standard mode or can bus mode..for leaving over winter..?
     

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