2024 S 1000 RR Battery maintenance

[Sandy]

Hi , Have just bought a optimate 4 to keep my Lithium battery charged over winter.
I have bought the one with the BMW connector but can’t seem to find it on the bike.
Is there one fitted to this model?

 

[alex]

Can you supply a link or part no. for the BMW connector? I am not sure what it looks like.

I've only used the SAE to battery terminal leads

 

[Sandy]

I don’t have a part number, I’m looking for a female connection that may or may not be fitted to the bike.
The fitting is called a BMW CAN - bus..
Will attach photo

 

[Sandy]

 

[alex]

Ah thats a DIN socket, its on other BMW's but not the RR.

The RR needs to be connected via the battery terminals. I have the SAE end exposed out the side it has a waterproof cap. So its easy to plug in when back in the garage.

 

[Ajj]

If you don't have alarm and/or tracker you won't need to trickle.

 

[Sandy]

Ah thats a DIN socket, its on other BMW's but not the RR.

The RR needs to be connected via the battery terminals. I have the SAE end exposed out the side it has a waterproof cap. So its easy to plug in when back in the garage.

Awesome, Thanks for your help

 

[Sandy]

Ah thats a DIN socket, its on other BMW's but not the RR.

The RR needs to be connected via the battery terminals. I have the SAE end exposed out the side it has a waterproof cap. So its easy to plug in when back in the garage.

Awesome, Thanks for your help

 

[Gillies O'Bryan-Tear]

No

Awesome, Thanks for your help

Does the Gen 2 have an SAE that can be brought outside? I have to take the seat off every time which is a minor hassle.

 

[bananaman]

I have a Noco genius one, fly lead from battery to under rear cowl .

 

[Gillies O'Bryan-Tear]

thanks - will try that

 

[Ajj]

Optimate also has this arrangement.

 

[markashford82]

No

Does the Gen 2 have an SAE that can be brought outside? I have to take the seat off every time which is a minor hassle.

Noco genius 1 route it either to the inside of the tail unit or like mine bring it under the rider seat and tie wrap to the frame hardly visible gives instant access.

 

[Gillies O'Bryan-Tear]

Noco genius 1 route it either to the inside of the tail unit or like mine bring it under the rider seat and tie wrap to the frame hardly visible gives instant access.

Thanks

 

[pauly]

If you don't have alarm and/or tracker you won't need to trickle.

My new 24 RR has a lithium battery, are you saying it can sit for 4 months over winter without needing trickle charging?

 

[Ajj]

Mine has been sitting since 3rd Nov 24. Still showing good charge level. Mine also does not have alarm or tracker.
Lithium ion batteries do not dissipate at the same rate as lead acid or gel type.
If you don't want to buy a charger, just remove battery and bring in house.

 

[pauly]

Mine has been sitting since 3rd Nov 24. Still showing good charge level. Mine also does not have alarm or tracker.
Lithium ion batteries do not dissipate at the same rate as lead acid or gel type.
If you don't want to buy a charger, just remove battery and bring in house.

I've got an optimate that I used on my 22 RR that didn't have a Lithium battery, but I forgot to remove the charging lead. Just wondering if it's worth buying another lead for £10.

 

[Ajj]

Well you might as well buy the lead otherwise your charger will be a bit useless.
If you don't rely on alarm and tracker, just remove the battery.