David. wrote: Why not?
Because it drains the battery through the can bus 8) Old tech.
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Because it drains the battery through the can bus 8) Old tech.
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BMW Motorrad now offer a Battery Charger PLUS, BMW Motorrad Battery Charger PLUS. CAN-Bus and Lithium-Ion Compatible – Cotswold BMW Motorrad Online
"Also for BMW motorcycles with CAN bus technology."
I wonder if that is new technology.
"Also for BMW motorcycles with CAN bus technology."
I wonder if that is new technology.
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David,
Casbar said it. I think real world experience is what counts - the dealer wants happy customers (so that they keep coming back and spending money, I'd guess!).
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Casbar said it. I think real world experience is what counts - the dealer wants happy customers (so that they keep coming back and spending money, I'd guess!).
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Just purchased the Optimate 4 , instructions suggest this needs to be switched to program 2 for Canbus charging bit the instructions ate confusing. I would have thought it would be plug and play, any advice?