[richrox986]

Thanks for the confirmation. This was the Amazon advert I bought the connector from. Implies you can use the Optimate 3. I'll be sending it back then....

OPTIMATE 3 AND 4 CANBUS DIN PLUG LEAD WITH WHITE TM CONNECTOR PART NUMBER TM95: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike

I've mailed the supplier for their input. If I can only use it with the ignition on then it's of no use!


Rich

 

[richrox986]

I've mailed the supplier for their input. If I can only use it with the ignition on then it's of no use!

Rich

This is their response, interesting as there are others using the Optimate 4?

"Hi there

Sorry to hear about this. If you have a Canbus on your bike that requires the ignition switch on then no battery charger will work with it off sorry.

You are more than welcome to return"

 

[Loki]

Optimate 4 canbus edition works without the ignition on! TecMate OptiMate 4 Dual Program Battery Charger for BMW CANbus - RevZilla
Scroll down the page and check it out!

 

[richrox986]

Optimate 4 canbus edition works without the ignition on! TecMate OptiMate 4 Dual Program Battery Charger for BMW CANbus - RevZilla
Scroll down the page and check it out!

Thanks Loki, confirms my thoughts, that the advice from the supplier was incorrect. I may well sell my 3 and buy the 4. Neater than having a optimate connector to tuck away somewhere.

Rich

 

[25PSi]

Charging Via. Built-in port

DOES NOT WORK.

I have to apologize for my previous incorrect statement. Evidently it does not allow for charging after its 60 seconds delay is up. I was too quick to glance at the charger, see its doing its job and run away. Oops!

So, regardless of what it says in the manual - Built in 12v port can NOT be used for charging.

 

[Bonkorama]

Dont feel bad - the port can stay active for as long as 3 minutes.

 

[richrox986]

Which charger are you using? I've been advised the Optimate 4 with canbus connector does work to trickle charge and maintain the NineT.

 

[BaldyDave]

Yea as @richrox986 says the latest Optimate charger should work without issue on BMW CANBUS systems. I'm getting one soon.

 

[MagooTrue]

Which charger are you using? I've been advised the Optimate 4 with canbus connector does work to trickle charge and maintain the NineT.

I purchased an Optimate a couple of days ago after a sluggish start the day before. It charged the battery without any issue. The documentation states that the charger activates the port when charging. It also deactivates the port for 30 minutes and the reactivates it to test charge retention.

 

[Dodo]

Turn on the ignition first time before connecting the charger for the 9T to recognize the charger.

 

[Moose]

I have an Optimate for Canbus and although not used yet on my R9T, it works fine on my GSA and also previously on a K1600, so I have every confidence it will work on the R9T.
I'll try it over the weekend and report back

 

[25PSi]

So i use regular charger i had for sometime. It is just a basic good quality charger.
Turning on ignition powers up the port and charger kicks in. After around 1 min port powers itself off and charging stops.

VERY possibly fancy CANBUS charger would override but i aint got one, nor have $100+ to buy one. I'd much rather wire in 12V plug straight to the battery

 

[Fraglis5]

 

[Moose]

I have an Optimate for Canbus and although not used yet on my R9T, it works fine on my GSA and also previously on a K1600, so I have every confidence it will work on the R9T.
I'll try it over the weekend and report back

Yep. Works fine - as expected

 

[V0X]

The Optimate 4 (CANbus) works flawless on the 9t. Mine has been in use for two months without issue


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[Jussi]

The Optimate 4 (CANbus) works flawless on the 9t. Mine has been in use for two months without issue


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Mine as well!

 

[Dodo]

So does the CTEK.

 

[maddmike]

So i use regular charger i had for sometime. It is just a basic good quality charger.
Turning on ignition powers up the port and charger kicks in. After around 1 min port powers itself off and charging stops.

VERY possibly fancy CANBUS charger would override but i aint got one, nor have $100+ to buy one. I'd much rather wire in 12V plug straight to the battery

I picked mine up for $80 On Revzilla with free shipping.

 

[richrox986]

I find Optimate 4 and Optimate 4 Dual when I search for optimate with Canbus.

Does anyone know if all Optimate 4's have dual program capability (which I believe is the key difference to allow the Canbus charging) or if there are two models?

Thanks


Rich

 

[SlowDad]

Hi!

I use a C-tech charger to my nineT. Very easy to install a cable under the seat and there you are
1- Choose a place where you want to have your contact
2- Put the + cable on the + screw
3- put the - cable on a screw like the one here on my picture.