charging battery via Hellla socket on 2015 R1200R

[newman98107]

Hi, can the battery on a BMW 2015 R1200R be safely charged by connecting a battery tender to the bike's 12v powersocket output jack (DIN Hella socket)?

 

[brianhinton]

Yes and no....a regular battery tender can not charge the battery because of the CanBus system. Your options are either the Optimate 4 Dual Program or the BMW charger. Your other option is to put a SAE connector directly on the battery and plug your battery tender to that.


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[ROBERTSI]

pigtail

Yes and no....a regular battery tender can not charge the battery because of the CanBus system. Your options are either the Optimate 4 Dual Program or the BMW charger. Your other option is to put a SAE connector directly on the battery and plug your battery tender to that.


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I agree.

 

[skibumwi]

Another alternative

BMW Automobiles actually came out with a new charger (only from auto dealers) that will speak CANBUS and charge either your car or your motorcycle. It's not cheap, but it's a fine charger.

Ski