Trickle charger

LeoN88 · 21 Nov 2011 at 22:21

So i've got the bike covered up for the winter and was looking online for trickle chargers to keep the bike ticking over for the winter but there is such a vast range of chargers available and prices and was wondering what the ocuk folk have.

Is it worth spending £60 for a charger such as this:

http://www.sportsbikeshop.co.uk/motorcycle_parts/content_prod/58746

or could i get away with having one like this for a little over £20 which does exactly the same job?

http://www.passionauto.co.uk/products/of950-oximiser-600-uk-spec-battery-charger.html?gshopping

.one. · 21 Nov 2011 at 23:02

optimate used for many years your bikes nurse for winter

gillywibble · 22 Nov 2011 at 09:32

I just purchased an Oxford Maximiser 3800 off the 'bay for £45 including delivery.

Definitely go for the better charger if you can afford it.

Rilot · 22 Nov 2011 at 10:51

I've had an Optimate since 2001. It's still working and I've never had to replace a battery since I started using it.

helpimcrap · 23 Nov 2011 at 20:21

optimate

Draeger · 23 Nov 2011 at 22:22

I have a Datatool Battery Conditioner. Works on exactly the same principle as the Optimate. Can sometimes be had for less cash outlay if you hunt around, simply because lots of folk generically associate battery conditioners with the name "Optimate".

fullspizz · 25 Nov 2011 at 00:38

I have the charger in the first link and it's excellent. Been doing the job for about 2 years, bought it for cheaper than that though.

TheCSSDoctor · 25 Nov 2011 at 18:09

Got an Optimate here as well, never had any problems so would recommend them

kidloco · 27 Nov 2011 at 19:55

Use a ctek one myself. Last optimate one I had knakered my battery. Prob a one off but ctek is working well.