No you cannot
. The device is designed to be used on one VIN number. Once that one VIN number has been used it cannot be used on any other motorcycle.
Are OptiMate Chargers safe?
OptiMate 4 is
totally safe for months-long connection and maintenance of irregularly or seasonally used batteries even while still connected to the vehicle
. The sophisticated charging algorithm ensures no risk of over-charging.
Will an OptiMate charge a flat battery?
Just bear in mind that
if you ever needed to charge a car battery from flat with a low power OptiMate it may take a while
. They are all perfect for long-term maintenance though. Likewise if your main use is for a car and you would occasionally like to charge a motorcycle battery, OptiMate 5 or 6 would be best.
Can you charge a car battery with an OptiMate?
As long as the battery isn’t overcharged you can leave it on a trickle charger like your optimate indefinitely
. Optimate III is fine for a car.
What does a battery optimiser do?
With iOS 13 and later, Optimised Battery Charging is designed to
reduce the wear on your battery and improve its lifespan by reducing the time your iPhone spends fully charged
. When the feature is enabled, your iPhone will delay charging past 80% in certain situations.
How does a battery optimiser work?
How a battery charger works. A battery works by converting its stored chemical energy into electrical power. Once the electrolyte of the battery is used up, it needs to be recharged. A battery charger is a device that
provides Direct Current (DC) to the battery to restore the used-up electrolyte
.
How do you use OptiMate 2?
Can you charge a bike battery while connected?
Yes, but you’ll need to make sure the voltage setting isn’t too high
. For example, if your battery is rated for 6 volts, take care not to 12-volt charger. How long does it take to charge a motorcycle battery?
Can I charge a car battery with a motorcycle charger?
Usually, you can use a motorcycle charger to charge a car battery
since both the charger and the car battery’s voltage specification will be around 12V. Exceptions are when you are using an old motorcycle or a low volt battery of 6V.
Will an OptiMate charge an AGM battery?
No, the OptiMate 2 is a fully automatic battery charger which can be used for 12V lead-acid (STD, AGM and GEL) batteries
.
What OptiMate do I need?
If your main use is for a car,
OptiMate 5 or 6
would be best. To occasionally also charge a motorcycle battery, choose an Ampmatic charger like OptiMate 6 or 7. For faster charging of large batteries, OptiMate 7 will be most suitable.
Will an OptiMate charge a lithium battery?
OptiMate Lithium’s multi step charge mode is specifically designed to recharge lithium batteries to 100% and no more
.
How long does the OptiMate battery take to charge?
The OptiMate 3 averaged about
1 hour
of “Charge” time on each of the four different motorcycles we connected it to, all with batteries at different levels of charge, having sat in the garage for various amounts of time.
Is an OptiMate a smart charger?
The OptiMate 2 smart charger-maintainer
is the most cost-effective solution for long term maintenance of 12V batteries in any vehicle / craft that is stored in or outdoors.
Can you use an OptiMate on a gel battery?
Since it’s launch in 1995, OptiMate has received wide acclaim as an outstanding compact automatic charger, maintainer and recoverer for 12V starter batteries of motorcycles, ride-on mowers and similar seasonal vehicles, as well as for
sealed lead-acid gel and deep-cycle batteries used in back-up power support
…
Should I turn on battery optimization?
As it turns out,
we don’t recommend battery optimization apps
, as they do more harm than good.
How do I use optimate4?
Should I turn off battery optimization?
Important:
If you turn off battery optimization for an app, that app can run more while you’re not using it, even when adaptive battery is on
. This can use more battery than needed. Open your phone’s Settings app.
Are battery maintainers safe?
Battery maintainers are designed for constant and long-term use.
When used correctly, they should be perfectly safe to use as long as you need
. It’s not a bad idea to check the maintainer every once in a while. While it shouldn’t cause any harm to your batteries, it could short out at some point.
Can you trickle charge a battery while connected?
You can charge the battery while it is still inside the car or if it has been removed, either method is fine
. First attach the positive (red) clamp to the positive post on the battery. The positive post will have a “+” indicator on it. Next attach the negative (black) clamp to the negative post on the battery.
Can I leave a trickle charger on all the time?
Some trickle chargers can be left on a battery indefinitely
. These would be used on a vehicle that is not used all the time or is stored away for the winter or the summer. A trickle charger built specifically for this is left on in the event that the vehicle is needed in an emergency or other unexpected situation.
How do I use Oxford Oximiser 900?
How do you use optimate 3?
What do the lights mean on Optimate 4?
Light Show
The Optimate 4 has no bells or whistles, but does have 10 LEDs. Its microprocessor uses these red, green, and yellow lights to communicate what it’s doing as it first analyzes a battery, then attempts to delsulfate it if needed, then bring it up to charge and keep it that way.
Can you overcharge a battery with a trickle charger?
The answer is yes.
A trickle charger can overcharge the battery at a low rate
. It provides continuous power to the motorcycle. So, you need to charge your motorcycle battery with smart chargers.
Does idling motorcycle charge battery?
Technically,
a motorcycle battery does charge while the motorcycle is idling
though it does not provide as much amperage as when the motorcycle is at higher speeds. During a normal ride, a motorcycle provides about 13, 14, or 15 amps while idling only provides less than 1 amp.
Can I charge motorcycle battery without removing it?
Yes, of course you can recharge the battery without removing either terminal from the battery
BUT the method you propose to use is NOT a safe practice.
