Optimate leads.

[mpjbiker]

Hi all, does anyone know of a source of the plastic connectors which enables different leads to connect to the optimate? I have three bikes, so it would actually be quite expensive to buy the genuine leads, when all i need is some two-core cable and the connector blocks. I know Maplins probably do them, but my nearest branch is miles away, so it would be a great help if someone knew the appropriate part number.
Thanks in anticipation, Martin.

 

[AndyT]

Hi all, does anyone know of a source of the plastic connectors which enables different leads to connect to the optimate? I have three bikes, so it would actually be quite expensive to buy the genuine leads, when all i need is some two-core cable and the connector blocks. I know Maplins probably do them, but my nearest branch is miles away, so it would be a great help if someone knew the appropriate part number.
Thanks in anticipation, Martin.

Have a look on EBay

 

[GSmonkey]

Something like this: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Extension-cab...ryZ25643QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

.....just chop to length + connect on what you want.

 

[JoeC]

Went to a Maplins in London and they said that they did not stock my Optimate 1 lead - said it looked as though it was purpose made for the job and not a normal item.

However, got my friend to get OE ones from Robinsons in Canterbury - about £2:50 each a year back.

http://www.robinsonsfoundry.co.uk/location/index.html

 

[ironandsteel]

Not too expensive, surely:

http://www.thegreenreaper.co.uk/ShowDetails.asp?id=973#associated

 

[mpjbiker]

Thanks for replies, chaps-don't wish to sound mean, but I have a BMW accessory plug and any number of eyelet connectors. Just seemed a bit pointless spending a tenner for the beemer lead and another fiver for the eyelet lead, when all I need are the poxy plugs.
Cheers anyway!

 

[Paul90]

Try your local model shop as they are used as charging connectors on models.

Or search ebay for "Tamiya Connector".

Like ebay item: 320240645018

Maplins do them as well - just the connectors not the whole lead.

Paul

 

[skyenet]

Try your local model shop as they are used as charging connectors on models.
"Tamiya Connector".

Thats where I got mine. A lot cheaper than Maplins as well. I got about ten each male/female and have used them up for wiring up a host of things to power off the Optimate charging fly lead on my battery.

 

[Rushy]

I think Hein Gericke were doing the leads for just about a fiver each. How many bikes have you got

 

[mpjbiker]

Excellent, thanks guys-I'm always amazed at the breadth and quality of knowledge and experience on this site!
Cheers, Martin.

 

[gypsy]

http://wwww.vehicle-wiring-products.co.uk/VWPweb2000/multicon/multicon.html