Optimate and the Canbus

[Les Wassall]

Being a total newbie to the 1200 systems, I belive the aux socket shuts down after a while, so am I correct in thinking that you attach the wire provided with the Mklll Optimate direct to the battery.
The Mklll does glass matt and gel so thats safe with the 1200 battery, not sure yet if it's a matt or gel fitted.

Cheers

 

[Thunder]

You must make the connection direct to the battery with the Optimate, it's fine on the 1200 as long as you do.

If you want to connect via the auxilary socket it means paying a fiortune for the BM charger.

 

[Les Wassall]

 

[Capt Over-reaction]

I think the UK 1200GS has part no: 61 21 7 661 896 12v 12ah AGM type battery.
Absorbed Glass Matte

 

[Red Devil]

Being a total newbie to the 1200 systems, I belive the aux socket shuts down after a while, so am I correct in thinking that you attach the wire provided with the Mklll Optimate direct to the battery.
The Mklll does glass matt and gel so thats safe with the 1200 battery, not sure yet if it's a matt or gel fitted.

Cheers

Hi Les,

I have an 55' reg 1200GS and have had the same Optimate fitted for 10 months. It works a treat and you can make the plug for the charger available on either side of the frame (depending which way round you park your bike)

As 'Thunder' recommended; you should wire the Optimate directly to the battery to avoid any complications.

Good luck,

Red-Devil

 

[Les Wassall]

Sorted, all connected, thanks to all.