Optimates?

[Tramp]

Right ive got a xt660z which are renowned for draining batterya when not used...

So are the optimates as good as folks claim? And is the oldwr version fine... Ive a aldi charger but didnt need it on ccm...

Ive a jump start pack too...

[chunky butt]

Russ, my tena lady has a Lidl charger on all time....no issues, but big panzer has an optimate which for me is very good, original battery lasted 12years.....I think each of them are good, you pays your money

[Hugh]

Greetings,

I have used various models of Optimate, professional and diy, for about 20 years now.

So simple, connect a lead to your battery and let it get on with its job. I currently swop mine between three stored batteries in rotation.

No problems and always ready to go.

TTFN

Hugh.

[clutchspring]

+1 for optimates I use it between three bikes + on my 2.5 4x4 must have had it over twenty years & still going strong.

Ian

[zimtim]

Right ive got a xt660z which are renowned for draining batterya when not used...

So are the optimates as good as folks claim? And is the oldwr version fine... Ive a aldi charger but didnt need it on ccm...

Ive a jump start pack too...

The Wee Black Beestie giving you cause for concern already

[Tramp]

Thanks folks.... And Zimtim go check your oil on the ktm

[herman]

The optimate plugs are Tamiya items fyi and I rotate mine between three bikes.

[Toe]

The optimate plugs are Tamiya items fyi and I rotate mine between three bikes.

Used to be but not always one new ones.

I'm also a fan of Ctek chargers.

[HedgeHopper]

I've used a few different brands and still have a CTEK a lidl special and a class ohlson unbranded charger, they all work well and I am quite obsessive about battery maintenence, i see little difference between brands many have a desulfation mode, but i've not had to use this mode as I don't let batteries get to that state so can't comment, optimates are nothing special but they are feature heavy which some people are drawn to and of course have brand kudos
Remember Lead--Acid batteries are ancient and well known tech as are the charging requirements

[shanered6]

Ive been using an optimate and an oximizer and there is no differance in performance that i can see ... although the optimate is a bit quicker bringing a low battery back to full than the oximizer is but not by much .