K11 Owners Group

[chopper_harris]

Chaps

When I collected the R1150 RT (2004 T/S), I inherited a BMW trickle charger.

There were no instructions with it, and I am unsure of it's provenence :rolleyes:

It appears to have done a fine job of recharging the Gel battery on the RT.
I then connected it up to the TL1000, and left it for a couple of days.
When I went back to the workshop, the red error led was flashing, and the TL battery is toast.

Is this unit ONLY for GEL batteries - Can anyone help with the owners guide, please :

BMW part # 71 60 7 676 472



Rgds

Chopps
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C1 200 (2001)
R100 RS (1990)
NSU Quickly N (1964)
Honda 400/4 F1 (1977)
MotoGuzzi 1000C (1978)
Suzuki TL 1000 R (1999)
Kawasaki KLV1000 (2005)
K12R Sport (2007) - Wifeys

[BMGraeme]

I don't know that model myself but my guess would be that it's not an "intelligent" charger in that it will keep on boosting the battery no matter what. Fine for a 4-8 hour charge but its not for anymore. I use an Optimate III (about 35 quid) which only charges when the battery needs it. You can use a flylead to the battery or charge it through the accessory socket which is very convenient.
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1980 CB900FA
1994 K1100RS
2008 R1200GSA

[tmarshall57]

Some information here stating that this charger must not be used via the accesory socket otherwise charger will be damaged:

http://www.bmwxplor.com/forums/topic/show/394

Some general informaiton here

http://www.largiader.com/articles/charging.html
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K1100RS Special Edition 1997
Arctic Silver/Black

[BMGraeme]