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Posted: Wed Oct 17, 2007 11:25 pm
by Buckster
cruiser....
They got you on that one!!!!
Posted: Thu Oct 18, 2007 9:54 pm
by Buckster
Gary,
Did they say why you couldn't use the BMW charger?
Is it because it's not a vented battery?
My next battery is going to be an Odyssey and I had planned on using the same charger.
I'm not sure why it wouldn't charge it without causing damage.
Anybody using the BMW charger on their Odyssey?
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:45 am
by towerworker
Sometimes the fishing here is better than on a lake!!
All in fun guys!
Wayne
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:45 pm
by Gary C
Buckster, below is what I received from the distributor:
First reply from inquiry:
AS long as this charger is fully automatic, meaning that it will shut off when the battery is fully charged. Then it is fine to use with the Odyssey battery. If it is a trickle charger, do not use it. Just check the amp hour of the charger and make sure that it is not too high for the PC680 the battery is approximately 20 amps so you want a charger that is around 5 or 10 amps maximum.
Second followup:
Do not use the charger if it is any trickle charger. If your charger switches to a trickle then the charger will continue to put a charge into the battery even if it is already fully charged. Your best option is to disconnect the positive cable from the battery, just in case there is a draw and let the battery sit until spring. The Odyssey battery has a low rate of discharge. In the spring just put the charger on and give the battery a charge. Just be sure that you stop charging as soon as the charger says it is done.
We do offer the 12 V 6amp fully automatic charger from Odyssey for $75.00 if you are interested.
Can any of the wise ones out there throw a line to a newbie on this?
Thanks
Gary
Posted: Fri Oct 19, 2007 4:59 pm
by NoRRmad
I'd buy the Odyssey charger.
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 8:51 pm
by ken k
towerworker wrote:tor1150r--
One thing to make sure you do prior to storing the bike away for the winter-----don't know why no one has already mentioned it.......be certain to change the antifreeze in the radiators. It's been my experience that the factory stuff is only good for two years or so.
Wayne
don't forget the snow tires.....in canada you might wants studs or chains....
ken k
Posted: Mon Oct 22, 2007 9:31 pm
by AndyfromPoland
Another irresistable topic.
They ride fine through the winter. Down to about -18C at least for shortish trips and about -5C for anything over 6 hours or so. Longer than that and a fairing is nice. The worst is when you get that freezing rain and a thick layer of solid ice builds up on your visor - takes some time to chip it off. Other than that, take it nice and smoothly, heated vest, sluice off the muck with cold water when it cools down and onwards. No need for storage, really.
Cheers
Andy
Posted: Tue Oct 23, 2007 8:37 pm
by tor1150r
Studs work best. Most chains don't clear the front fender
Posted: Thu Oct 25, 2007 4:07 am
by allanj255
Here is a link for BMW on how to store your bike, just click on the menu for Service and Maintenance .Then click on Tips on the Navigation Menue.
http://www.bmw-motorrad.co.uk/uk/en/index.html
