smilinjack 0 Posted March 23, 2014 Well, I got an Optimate 4 today so I can run a charger on both my main bikes. Hooked it onto my VFR battery and after charging cycle it reported that the battery was 80-100%. Tried starting my Bandit with it and it's as flat as a witch's tit. Need to get a new battery which my local dealer in Mansfield should have in on Tuesday, but it doesn't say much for Optimate if it seemingly can't spot a pretty goosed battery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BanditMike 0 Posted March 23, 2014 Not good mate. My Dads just had to fork out for one for his CBR. Not a happy bunny Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilinjack 0 Posted March 24, 2014 Tried charging the Bandit battery too, and it don't seem too keen. But again, this Optimate reckons it's hunky dory. Speed Triple started though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robbie 0 Posted March 24, 2014 Maybe a dodgy unit. I've had my optimate for 12 years. Used it to charge bike batteries and a couple of car ones too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Davehutch-hutchs 0 Posted March 24, 2014 used mine same model as robbies , for years on my bandit and king no problem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted March 24, 2014 had no problems with mine either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilinjack 0 Posted March 24, 2014 Yes, interestingly enough I charged the Speedy with my old Optimate. I might just ring CMC and get their views on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chadatious 0 Posted March 24, 2014 one i got off dicks fine, tried it on a mates battery and told me it was naffed. but managed to allow me to keep my tired one going up until now Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilinjack 0 Posted March 24, 2014 TBH I'm sure there's nothing wrong with the charger, I just don't think it's as clever as Optimate like to tell us. It's worth persevering though, sometimes it takes several charge cycles to wake up a battery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smilinjack 0 Posted March 25, 2014 New battery, started straightaway. Rode the bike back home & checked input voltage from R/R, looks fine at around 14.2-14.5 volts. Now hooked onto the new Optimate so hopefully there's an end to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dick65 0 Posted March 26, 2014 fingers crossed Alan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
