charging my battery

[exciseman]

HEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEELP Please,

I do not possses a BMW battery charger so I cannot charge my 05 1200GS via the accessory socket. I do have a car accessory socket directly wired to the battery protected by a 5 amp fuse.

Can I use a normal battery charger via this accessory socket to charge the battery? I do not want to fry the can-bus system.

thanks

Neill

 

[AberdeenAngus]

Yes you can.
As its connected directly to the battery, it's got nothing to do with the Canbus system.

If its a butch battery charger, and your battery is particularly flat, then you may exceed 5 amps charging current. If in doubt, clip the charger directly onto the battery.
For top ups or trickle charge however the accessory socket will be fine.

 

[(RIP) Miff]

Use a BIKE battery charger, as a car charger could be putting out to much juice for the battery to handle.

 

[Bendy toy]

Lead acid batteries should be charged at no more than 10% of capacity. 1.2 amps max for a 12AH battery.

The easiest option is to fit a charge connection to the battery to suit the charger. Optimate come with a connector in the box. They are also available from Maplin.