To Optimate or Not?

[Rocketdog]

My 24 R3 GT has got a flat battery after sitting in the garage for a couple of weeks.

Have now swapped the Optimate from another bike.

How has everybody else using this type of Charger got on with it?

 

[Kevin frazier]

Isit not turning on to charge or something? I use an optimate charger but not sure what youre asking.

 

[Rocketdog]

Isit not turning on to charge or something? I use an optimate charger but not sure what youre asking.

My Rocket battery went flat very quickly, compared to my old Z750 which will hold charge for a lot longer. Plus the service indicator has now lit up on the TFT? Mainly i'm just asking how people have got on using the Optimate on there Rocket's.

 

[Mighty Mouse]

I have the same Optimate I used on my 2014 Rocket and now the 2020 Rocket. I keep it attached if it sits more than 2 or 3 days. I can usually ride year round but of course not in the rain. My 14 Rocket battery lasted 6 years and I was going to sell it (14 Rocket) to buy the new 2020. The 2014 wouldn't start so I bought a new battery. I then started to change it out and realized the terminals were not tight so the battery was still good. I like the Optimate and if it ever goes down I'll get another. Really like it and has served me well.

 

[Moogus]

I now use the Triumph branded Optimate on my 23 3R following a massive let down by the RAC after my battery managed to flatten itself in 45 minutes.
Triumph swapped the battery out for a new one, I’ve used the Optimate ever since with no issues.
The RAC is a whole story within itself…useless! Such a shame that Triumph Assist is with the RAC

 

[stingray]

I plug in after every ride. Your battery will last twice as long.

 

[ciderbaby]

I'll never use n optimate again. I used to swap between 3 bike every week over winter a few years back and it boiled dry all 3 batteries. I used CTEK now

 

[Jagster]

I use a CTEC and I swap it every couple of weeks between various 'vehicles' over the winter period and it makes a massive difference regarding battery life.

I have vehicles that are stored for 4 to 5months of the winter period that that are 10 years old and still on the original battery.

As I see it, it's a no brainer......Keep your batteries in good condition, using a high quality electronic charger or keep having to buy new batteries.

Batteries that sit in a low voltage state, become weak batteries. Weak batteries die young. It's as simple as that.
Modern vehicles require batteries to be in a good state of charge in order for the electronic system to function correctly. They are generally, battery hungry.

 

[1olbull]

Just FYI,
Been using the NOCO 2X2 for a few years on both my Roadsters with no issues.

 

[Rocketdog]

I'll never use n optimate again. I used to swap between 3 bike every week over winter a few years back and it boiled dry all 3 batteries. I used CTEK now

How can you tell that a sealed battery has boiled dry?