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Re: R1250 RT: Charging Battery Direct
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 10:49 am
by Casbar
David. wrote:
Why not?
Because it drains the battery through the can bus 8) Old tech.
Re: R1250 RT: Charging Battery Direct
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 11:07 am
by David.
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.
Re: R1250 RT: Charging Battery Direct
Posted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 5:26 pm
by Old Foxy
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!).
Old Foxy
Re: R1250 RT: Charging Battery Direct
Posted: Sat Jul 08, 2023 3:52 am
by BernieG
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?