oji1391 Registered user Joined Mar 9, 2011 Messages 87 Reaction score 0 Location Midlothian,Scotland Mar 23, 2012 #1 I have a CTEC Multi XS 3600 battery charger and I want to know is it safe to charge the battery while still attached to the bike. I have a 2006 R1200GS and I obviously don't want to fry something if I do.
I have a CTEC Multi XS 3600 battery charger and I want to know is it safe to charge the battery while still attached to the bike. I have a 2006 R1200GS and I obviously don't want to fry something if I do.
Wapping Well-known member Moderator Joined Oct 21, 2005 Messages 90,999 Reaction score 15,930 Location Wapping, London Mar 23, 2012 #2 Yes, it's quite safe. Unless the charger is equipped to deal with a canbus system you will need to connect it straight to the battery, via a suitable fused lead.
Yes, it's quite safe. Unless the charger is equipped to deal with a canbus system you will need to connect it straight to the battery, via a suitable fused lead.
oji1391 Registered user Joined Mar 9, 2011 Messages 87 Reaction score 0 Location Midlothian,Scotland Mar 23, 2012 #3 Thanks I have a fused lead and the battery connection which came with the charger.
Wapping Well-known member Moderator Joined Oct 21, 2005 Messages 90,999 Reaction score 15,930 Location Wapping, London Mar 23, 2012 #4 oji1391 said: Thanks I have a fused lead and the battery connection which came with the charger. Click to expand... Away you go
oji1391 said: Thanks I have a fused lead and the battery connection which came with the charger. Click to expand... Away you go
Paul S Well-known member UKGSer Subscriber Joined Jul 6, 2004 Messages 4,505 Reaction score 702 Location East Midlands Mar 23, 2012 #5 Plus 1 - been using a CTEC wired direct to the battery on my last 3 1200GS's no problems and never had to replace a battery
Plus 1 - been using a CTEC wired direct to the battery on my last 3 1200GS's no problems and never had to replace a battery
oji1391 Registered user Joined Mar 9, 2011 Messages 87 Reaction score 0 Location Midlothian,Scotland Mar 23, 2012 #6 Thanks guys. Job done.