Re: Optimate connection
 

Hi,
probably a dumb question, but I have done a search; for those of you who utilise an Optimate; am I right in saying that the XTX does not have a charging connection,(I understand the Ten does) and you need to affix one of the leads that come with the charger - mine was a garage sale item and does not have all the leads with it? If you want easy charging access without removing the battery cover all the time, that is.

Or am I missing it behind one of the side panels?

Thanks

acumate & optimate come with an adaptor lead you wire permanently to the battery and just plug the charger to it when you need to. They cost about �5. I recommend getting the waterproof one which is rubberised and keeps the pin dry irrespective of weather condition. Been using them for 7 years now

Dont know which one you got but mine was on the XTR for about 14months and was knackered. It had the rubber cap end on the connector but wasnt fully water proof and retained alot of dirt.

They are a good idea though and you can buy after market/extra one cheap. As you say saves taking the seat off all the time.

Strange cause mine was on a honda VFR for 6 years then fitted to same one to my honda RR8 when I changes my bike it is as good as new!
Fitted one to my car and one to my XTR so I can use the charger on all once a month.
On the XT, I have fitted it under the seat as opposed to sticking out (on the other bike) so I remove the seat to connect to it.
What can happen I notice is that the rubber body can slide down the cable so that the cap never fully close on the top & around it in which can you can get the probs you describe over time. Worth checking:thumbsup:

Thanks for the info :045:.