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I'm planning on getting an Optimate charger for my new 2015 R3T but I would like to get one that I can also use with my truck and SUV batteries. I'm a little confused about the features of all the different Optimate models they offer. It looks like I'll probably want an Optimate 5, or Optimate 6 Ampmatic but I'm at a loss of which would be best for my needs. (I don't have any 6V batteries so I'm not considering the Optimate 5 Voltmatic).
Then there's the CAN-bus issue. From what I can tell, my bike has CAN-bus. Is that correct? If so, if I plug an Optimate 4 with CAN-bus into the accessory 12V socket that I'm adding to the bike (connected to the existing connector made for that purpose) will the charger communicate with CAN-bus like it does with BMW motorcycles or does CAN-bus communication require a special socket? (I'm not sure if the Optimate 5 and 6 have the CAN-bus feature but, apparently, they don't.) In short, would there be any advantage to the Optimate 4 CAN-bus feature for my bike?
Lastly, I'm assuming that I can charge the battery with any Optimate charger by plugging into the 12-socket that I'm adding since Triumph recommends getting the adapter with the Optimate 3+ that they offer. Is that correct? (I do know that to go through the desulfate steps, etc., the battery has to be disconnected.)
(Sorry for all these dumb questions. I just want to get the best charger for my needs including using it with my SUV and Truck batteries.) I'm guessing that the Optimate 6 Ampmatic may be the way for me to go because it would charge my SUV and truck batteries faster but I'd like to get opinions first since I am a bit confused about the different models.
Anyway, I realize this is more a question about Optimate chargers but this seems as good a place as any to ask this question as I know many bikers use Optimate chargers and some here have probably had to make a similar decision. Any advice would be greatly appreciated? BTW, I'm open to another brand of charger. In fact, the Optimate chargers are known to be confusing to understand exactly what they are doing and what all the lights mean. I like simple but if Optimate chargers are good, that's not a big issue.
BTW, the folks here have been so helpful. Great forum!
Then there's the CAN-bus issue. From what I can tell, my bike has CAN-bus. Is that correct? If so, if I plug an Optimate 4 with CAN-bus into the accessory 12V socket that I'm adding to the bike (connected to the existing connector made for that purpose) will the charger communicate with CAN-bus like it does with BMW motorcycles or does CAN-bus communication require a special socket? (I'm not sure if the Optimate 5 and 6 have the CAN-bus feature but, apparently, they don't.) In short, would there be any advantage to the Optimate 4 CAN-bus feature for my bike?
Lastly, I'm assuming that I can charge the battery with any Optimate charger by plugging into the 12-socket that I'm adding since Triumph recommends getting the adapter with the Optimate 3+ that they offer. Is that correct? (I do know that to go through the desulfate steps, etc., the battery has to be disconnected.)
(Sorry for all these dumb questions. I just want to get the best charger for my needs including using it with my SUV and Truck batteries.) I'm guessing that the Optimate 6 Ampmatic may be the way for me to go because it would charge my SUV and truck batteries faster but I'd like to get opinions first since I am a bit confused about the different models.
Anyway, I realize this is more a question about Optimate chargers but this seems as good a place as any to ask this question as I know many bikers use Optimate chargers and some here have probably had to make a similar decision. Any advice would be greatly appreciated? BTW, I'm open to another brand of charger. In fact, the Optimate chargers are known to be confusing to understand exactly what they are doing and what all the lights mean. I like simple but if Optimate chargers are good, that's not a big issue.
BTW, the folks here have been so helpful. Great forum!
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