Going flat....

[fred24]

I agree with Winston on this I have left bikes on the optimate for months at a time when working overseas without any problem

[Hans]

Problems don't show within months! Gradually charge will - over time - reduce your battery life
og overall performance! It's not "rocket science!

::)

[fred24]

I agree its not rocket science which is way kawasaki recommend that the battery is kept fully charged.

Used an optimate for 5yrs on the same bike that was only used a handful of times each year with no problem and have done similar to other bikes for 2,3,4 years without any battery failure

Only battery failure I have ever had was when the battery on a 2yr old bike was allowed to go flat due to the alarm etc while I was away after which it would never hold charge for more than a few days.

Using the bike daily keeps the battery fully charged which is exactly what modern chargers emulate

[Hans]

except that the optimizer (and others) do not put strain on the battery ...... But the true daily use is certainly the best

[1 kwack 1 yam]

Have had optimate plugged into the bike constantly whilst in the garage for the last 13 years. Have had absolutely no problems at all and would reccommend this product to everyone.  Bike starts first time, every time. Superb piece of kit!