R1250 RT: Charging Battery Direct

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Re: R1250 RT: Charging Battery Direct

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David. wrote: Why not?

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.
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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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Re: R1250 RT: Charging Battery Direct

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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?
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