Optimate

[Ptarmigan]

I've tried using the Optimate to charge the battery on my F650GS through the auxiliary socket with no success. The system switches off after a minute or two.

I now intend to connect directly to the battery. I have removed the 4 torx screws on the top of the panel but the panel will not move. Are there any other screws which I have missed or do I need to use more force?

 

[Jonnie Boy]

Yes! The surround cover around the ignition lock/aux socket unclips the rest of the screws are under there! 3 I think??

 

[gwigglesworth]

If its the single 650 lift the seat and there is a stud there to connect it too! You should see it if you struggle I'll upload a photo..

 

[Richie3264]

Check the head stock, one either side, then when you lift the panel you have to unclip the supply wires to the socket.

Richie

 

[rce]

I've tried using the Optimate to charge the battery on my F650GS through the auxiliary socket with no success. The system switches off after a minute or two.

I now intend to connect directly to the battery. I have removed the 4 torx screws on the top of the panel but the panel will not move. Are there any other screws which I have missed or do I need to use more force?

Look down either side of the headstock you will find a screw going in there on either side. Once lifted just remove the plug from the rear of the DIN socket and you can remove centre section.

 

[Keethy]

Handily the underneath of the centre section has a hole the other side from the aux socket. Drill an 18mm hole through the top and fit a bmw fused aux socket.
Do one terminal at a time and hold the main connection down with a screwdriver while un/doing the nut so not to lose connection and get service sign.
No more canbus compatibility worries.