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I've read so many posts,on this, my head is spinning!.I have an accessory socket wired directly to the battery.( with an inline fuse. )The question is, can I charge the battery via the socket without the need for a canbus specific charger?.
2015 800GT.
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If the socket is connected to the battery with direct leads (so not via the wiring harness of the bike), you do not need a CAN-bus compatible charger. I use the leads provided with the Tecmate Optimate 4 and connected these to the battery terminals. Works perfectly.
2013 F800GT Valencia Orange
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The substantive concern is that one does not connect a "smart" charger/maintainer having a desulphation mode. If the smart charger decides that the battery is sulphated it hits it with high voltage pulses. These pulses could possibly damage the bike's electronics. This is why BMW specifies it own charger. There are other chargers that will work with the BMW accessory port. For instance the Optimate 4 has two modes. If you use it in the "CAN-bus" mode (a common misnomer) you can safely use it either through the accessory port or direct to the battery.
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You will be fine. I've used a battery tender charger on my F800GT for years and no problems. I've connected the pigtail leads directly to the battery and my battery tender is not canbus smart so I'm able to move it from one bike to another.
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Originally Posted by
Kavvo
I've read so many posts,on this, my head is spinning!.I have an accessory socket wired directly to the battery.( with an inline fuse. )The question is, can I charge the battery via the socket without the need for a canbus specific charger?.
2015 800GT.
Yes you can. I have used an old Optimate 2 charger in that way on 3 F800's for 13 years with no problems.
You only need a canbus compatible charger [BMW or Optimate 4] if you wish to charge via the factory fitted accessory socket on right side of GT frame.
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Electricity runs two ways on a wire.
The circuit is directed wired to the battery - where does CANBUS come into it?
Concrete remains undefeated.
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Thanks for all the replies. I now feel confident enough to go ahead without fear of doing damage.
I love these forums.There is always an answer readily available.Long may it continue.
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Originally Posted by
Runmyownlife
Electricity runs two ways on a wire.
The circuit is directed wired to the battery - where does CANBUS come into it?
It does not no matter how it's wired. Popular misconception.
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Yeah, I run a pig tail from the battery (actually a fuse block) down to the space where the rear shock preload adjustment is. That way I can plug it in as needed without taking anything apart.
Oh yeah, I use a "battery tender junior" which charges up to .75 amps and is " smart" so that it won't do any damage.
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08' F800ST- side panniers & Shad SH45 top case, Russell Day Long seat, MRA Vario Windscreen, SW Motech crash bars, ZTechnik exhaust, PC-8 fuseblock, Stebel Nautilus horn, Throttlemeister throttle lock, SW Motech handlebar risers, LED fog lights, highway pegs
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Can anybody give me a idiots guide, yes i feel like one to ask ! On how i know my optimate 4 with bmw canbus mode, is in canbus mode.
I understand the procedure how to switch mode, but i just dont get where the lights indicate its in canbus mode.
Another way of asking this question is, when i next plug it in how will i know what mode it is in.
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Originally Posted by
Davdundrod
Can anybody give me a idiots guide, yes i feel like one to ask ! On how i know my optimate 4 with bmw canbus mode, is in canbus mode.
I understand the procedure how to switch mode, but i just dont get where the lights indicate its in canbus mode.
Another way of asking this question is, when i next plug it in how will i know what mode it is in.
Does this help?
BMW F800ST, 2010, Black, Fuzeblock, Sat Nav, BMW Tank Bag, Givi Touring Screen, Spotlights, 50K Miles
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Originally Posted by
Davdundrod
Can anybody give me a idiots guide, yes i feel like one to ask ! On how i know my optimate 4 with bmw canbus mode, is in canbus mode.
I understand the procedure how to switch mode, but i just dont get where the lights indicate its in canbus mode.
Another way of asking this question is, when i next plug it in how will i know what mode it is in.
It will not change modes between uses. It stays in the mode it was last in. Suggest that you check the manual. In program 2 "CAN-bus" (sic) mode LED #3 and 4 are flashing.
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Optimate 4 ....
Turn the unit on without a battery connected, the botom 2 LEDs flash periodically in canbus mode.
Leave it in canbus mode even when directly connected - it still does its job just fine, but it has the advantage of not allowing the high voltage de-sulphate phase to operate. 
F800GT in blue known as "The Blue Bat"
Based near Peterborough, Cambridge, UK
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Originally Posted by
ccramerusc
Yeah, I run a pig tail from the battery (actually a fuse block) down to the space where the rear shock preload adjustment is. That way I can plug it in as needed without taking anything apart.
Oh yeah, I use a "battery tender junior" which charges up to .75 amps and is " smart" so that it won't do any damage.
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Sounds like a nice setup.
Any pics available?
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