trickle charging

[Therenback]

on previous bikes (more basic than GTR) i attached permanent optimate lead to regularly condition battery. does anyone know if this is possible to do or should battery be disconnected to avoid damaging circuits ??

[Hans]

Nope! Just connect Optimizer as you normally would do.....  It can be a bit tricky to get
wires placed neatly and securely because the battery cover is very tight. I have pulled the wires off the right side - at the lower cowl ....

[Winston Smith]

Optimate just as any other bike!

Like has been said - tight to get into - route so it pops out inside right fairing near knee!

[Therenback]

ta for that, when removed panel i couldn't spot a clear or easy route for lead, in past always ran it back to pillion peg mount an cable tied off.

[Lonewolf]

Are you planning to use Optimate just out of habit, because you have one and you've used it on previous bikes, or is your current GTR battery unpredictable without the assistance of an Optimate?

[Winston Smith]

To be fair Steve, I've used them on the last 3 bikes, bought it when my Blackbird battery was 'dead' - took a punt, put it on charge and it resurected it!

Advantage is that it keeps the battery in tip-top condition always topped up and never over-charged.

Not a 'habit' just common sense

[Therenback]

brand new batt LW, as WS says i just always used optimate so in winter i dont get a oh sh#t moment

[Lonewolf]

I've still got mine mounted on the garage wall from when I had the CB1300, never used it on the GTR yet but if everyone says its a good idea to use it then I'll look at getting it connected up to the GTR.

[Therenback]

i dont know if u run few extra electronics you lads on ere into like comms an nav screen but benefit i get is battery seems to a: have quicker recovery time b: copes better with seasonal changes in temp an  here u lads get it full on wiv snow etc

[Kwikasfuki]

I've only had to charge my battery once, and that was when I left the stupid heated clothing indicator LED on. Its now ignition switched to a fuseblock.

Prior to that one incident, no reason to trickle charge it as it was used throughout the year. Only when it snows is the bike really parked up

[Boomer]

Likewise, my GTR1000 lives on the trickle charger but as the 1400 is used every weekday there is not much need to charge it.
When it was parked most of the time it also lived on a trickle charger.
I fitted a second accessory (cigarette lighter) socket on the left fairing inner which is unswitched and so can be used to charge the bike.

[Therenback]

wish i could use mine for work travel every day but it destined to hide in my workshop till days off,

[Hans]

3 photo's of the Optimizer "on the right side"....

[Therenback]

thanks, will do same before long. got a decent run out finally this afternoon, efter stink on motorway think alternative screen called for.....

[fred24]

Likewise, my GTR1000 lives on the trickle charger but as the 1400 is used every weekday there is not much need to charge it.
When it was parked most of the time it also lived on a trickle charger.
I fitted a second accessory (cigarette lighter) socket on the left fairing inner which is unswitched and so can be used to charge the bike.

Hi Boomer
I always thought there should be an unswitched socket in the fairing - where did you tap into the unswitched supply

Please do not say under the seat