Suitable battery charger

[SteveM]

I've used one of these for the last 7 years and have never had any problems. Not as versatile as others perhaps but designed by and for BMW's.

 

[Delboy777]

Ctek would be my recommendation. If carlsberg made chargers........

+1 for me

 

[Roymondo]

Try this one at only £25. Brilliant. You should keep the engine running when you use it (to preserve your battery) - . Just wire in a Hella/Triumph/BMW plug and take it off the accessory socket - it's designed not to blow the Canbus and it doesn't ... I've used it a few times with no probs - cheap as chips compared with fancy alternatives.

http://www.stopngo.com/mini-air-compressor-for-motorcycles-scooters-atvs-only/

Erm - that's a compressor, not a battery charger (which is what we're talking about here). Besides that - the thing is stated as drawing 6A, which is actually 20% over the rated output for the accessory socket (which is 5A).

 

[Bendy toy]

Just wire an accessory socket direct to the battery. No can bus hassle. Place it where road muck can't clag the connectors or protect the wiring with a boot of some sort.

 

[Bounce]

Ctek would be my recommendation. If carlsberg made chargers........

+1 .....IMHO, far superior to les optimates.....

 

[BigDan]

I'd recommend one of the C-tek chargers, and get this plug - http://www.amazon.co.uk/CTEK-CTE-56382-Comfort-Indicator-Adaptors/dp/B002MT8S7E

Fantastic little thing, lets you know (via green, amber and red LEDs) the charge/condition of the battery.