BATTERY CHARGER F700GS

[Gordyman]

Can anyone advise me please?
I have a BMW battery charger for my GS1200. Having now sold the 1200GS I wondered if the battery charger will be suitable to use my new 2013 700GS? The charger in question was for 2004-2012 1200GS.
Thanks
Gordy

 

[IOM]

Cant see a reason that it wouldnt be think the 2012 1200 was canbus

 

[v8legend]

Yes you can. Both bikes us the CanBus system. Just plug it in to your 12v socket on the dummy tank. That's what I've been using on mine for the last 5 years, still on original battery.

 

[Gordyman]

Cheers V8
At last something that I can use from my GS1200 instead of having to buy new kit all the time.
Gordy

 

[steve hughes]

Dont forget the canbus switches off the accesory socket 15 mins after the ignition is switched off . SO PROcedure is.

Bike ignition on
plug in charger to 240V
turn off ignition
plug in cigarette. Charger plug to tank.
walk away

Strangely on my f650 twin , if i plug the charger lead into the bike when the ignition is still on the small front side light bulb comes on and flickers

 

[Gordyman]

HI Steve
Thanks for procedure.
Gordy