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« on: February 12, 2009, 05:02:39 PM » |
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I purchased the Oxford Maximiser 360t last September, i have had it connected to my bike over the winter and last week went to start the bike having already had to fork out for a new battery back in July and the starter relay is just buzzing. So, battery flat again. Tried to restart the optimiser which won't come outta standby but its buggered so sent it back.
So long story short which optimiser is the best and who has which one.
Any comments will be useful sensible or not.
Thanks in advance
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« Reply #1 on: February 12, 2009, 05:07:22 PM » |
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Without a shadow of a doubt : http://www.optimate-chargers.co.uk/?gclid=CIWdtqOu15gCFZiT3wod8wF7cQI've had nowt but trouble with Oxford optimisers over the years. Those Accumen 2-bike chargers are supposed to be good and reliable aswell - worth thinking about if you have a couple of bikes. |
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« Reply #2 on: February 12, 2009, 05:46:18 PM » |
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optimate are good but the wires go very brittle when cold and tend to snap.  i've seen a couple do it |
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« Reply #3 on: February 12, 2009, 06:18:46 PM » |
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I have had an optimate for 3 years and its going strong mate |
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« Reply #4 on: February 12, 2009, 06:28:30 PM » |
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Just contacted the shop where i purchased from, they said they would do a straight swap for an optimate 4.
Well happy with that the oxford cost me 36.95 inc del
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« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2009, 08:40:31 PM » |
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I use an Optimate 3 SP, been using it for a couple of years on a variety of bikes.
Remember NEVER squirt WD40 into the connector, they'll fall to pieces within the month!
I've got through 4 sets of the connectors!
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« Reply #6 on: February 12, 2009, 08:52:48 PM » |
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Thanks for that tip mate
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« Reply #7 on: February 12, 2009, 09:11:01 PM » |
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I have had an optimate for 3 years and its going strong mate Me too and never had a problem |
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« Reply #8 on: February 13, 2009, 02:36:52 PM » |
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We have always used optimates' and they're brilliant...would definitely buy one again. And likewise, never had them break...
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« Reply #9 on: February 13, 2009, 03:08:10 PM » |
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ive had an optimate for 3 years and it does a fine job kate has a datatool one and it does the same thing |
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« Reply #10 on: February 13, 2009, 07:28:47 PM » |
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i bought a motorcycle battery charger from aldi bout 3yrs ago for £5...used it on my previous bike all through every winter.. never let me down once... brilliant peice of kit.. using it my new k6 1000.. watch for when they get the biking kit in again. they might have them in.. anybody else used 1 of these??????
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« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2009, 10:41:56 PM » |
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Yes I bought one from Aldi over a year ago £12.99, use it on my bike and also on caravan leisure battery, well worth the money, made by Medion
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« Reply #12 on: February 16, 2009, 12:24:37 AM » |
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Medion make sum great stuff, i'll keep mi eye out for 1 of those cheers.
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« Reply #13 on: February 17, 2009, 10:02:53 PM » |
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been using the same optimate with all my bikes for the last nine years, never a problem, still working a treat |
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« Reply #14 on: February 17, 2009, 10:16:06 PM » |
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Glad to see the optimate i'm getting will be reliable and keep my battery in good nick, Thanks to all.
P.S. I will never buy anything oxford again if i can help it
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