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Optimate & canbus???
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 5:44 pm
by Boxered
Can anyone tell me if there is a problem using an optimate II with the canbus system on my 1200s?
the user manual for the bike says to disconnect the battery before charging? I have connected the trailing lead direct to the terminals on the battery, but as soon as I power on the optimate, it blows the inline fuse!!
(twice)
bloody electrics
Steve
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 5:56 pm
by andrew s
Steve,
When I had my K1200R I placed my Optimate 2 leads direct to the terminals and charged it that way without a problem.
I have now fitted the same leads to the 'S' but not used it yet. I will plug it in tomorrow and let you know.
andrew
Posted: Sat Jun 23, 2007 6:06 pm
by Boxered
Thanks Andrew, I'm perplexed as to why it blows the fuse
I'm wary of trying a third fuse in case I'm doing some form of damage to the electrics.
Cheers
Steve
Posted: Sun Jun 24, 2007 1:36 pm
by ianc53
Steve
I connected my Optimate to the battery terminals with no apparent problems. But it is a rugged GS rather than a sensitive sports (touring) motocycle.
Cheers
Ian
Posted: Tue Jul 10, 2007 11:27 pm
by davy22yam
Steve..
Ive got a 1200s and have wired the optimate waterproof socket direct to my battery and it charges fine. I presume you have checked your polarity ??
Cheers Davy
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 8:32 am
by RoLoo
...no problems over here...
...the 12RT as well as the 12S have the Optimate directly connected to the battery...
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 9:15 am
by Boxered
Thanks chaps, but I've sorted it now. I presume that I blew the original fuse when I took the lead of my 1100s, so I bought a pack of 3 fuses, all of which were either dud or blew as soon as the power was turned on
so a new pack of fuses purchased, tested and working perfectly
what are the chances of a pack of 3 fuses all being duff????
I dont get on with this new fangled electrickery stuff!
cheers
Steve
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:37 pm
by Blackal
You should wire the optimate direct to the battery without any inline fuses. That way - if you have to charge the battery with a normal charger - the higher current flow won't blow the fuse.
There really is no reason to fit a fuse.
Al
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 6:51 pm
by Boxadog 2000
The thought that all three of a pack of three could be dud is quite alarming
Well it would have been when I was a lot younger
Bob
Posted: Wed Jul 11, 2007 7:13 pm
by Blackal
Mmmm...... lots of "Boxapuppies"
Al
