BMW motor cycle Question, Charger and Battery

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Hi Batteries Direct.
I've got a BMW motor bike and need a new battery. I'd like to get a trickle charger as well.
I don't ride the bike as much as I'd like to and when I do want to start it the battery is
too low to crank the motor over.
(I think the clock is drawing power) Is there any way of charging by the cigarette socket?
I look forward to your prompt reply.
Helmut M.

Hi Helmut,
We've helped alot of BMW owners with similar issues.
First, we need to identify the right battery
It would be a part number like 51814 , 53030 or 51913 for example.
There is a CTEK charger accessory that can plug into your Cigarette lighter outlet. It can be used with a CTEK XS800.
Just check if the socket has power when you ignition is turned off.
There is also a video you can look at for Ctek chargers on our Youtube site.
If there is anything else you need please contact us
Batteries Direct Team.

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Question

G'day I got my CTEK XS7000 Battery charger, thanks very much. Certainly did the job, battery is as good as new. The battery I was charging was my auxiliary battery which I disconnected and removed from the vehicile to give it a good charge. My question is this - can I charge this battery or for that matter my car battery without disconnecting the auxiliary battery. The vehicle is fitted with a dual battery isolator. If so how?
John

Answer

Hi John
This is an excellent question.
There is no need to disconnect the batteries from the car. If you connect the CTEK XS7000 to the start battery it will charge this battery without any possibility of damaging any of the sensitive electronic in the car or overcharging the battery if the Voltage Sensitive Relay is fitted the relay will close and charge the second battery when the start battery is charged, then when both batteries are charged it will enter the final stages and maintain both batteries for maximum charge and maximum life
Bob

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