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Choosing and using a base layer to stay co…

Choosing and using a base layer to stay comfortable

A great number of people I speak to seem to be baffled by the use of a base layer, either they have not experienced one or are under some misconceptio. Read more

Bridgestone Battlax S20 Tyre - First Ride

Bridgestone Battlax S20 Tyre - First Ride

Bridgestone have got a new trick up their sleeve, the new Hypersport street tyre that replaces the outgoing BT-016 range which was received with a mix. Read more

Keep motorcycle insurance costs low

Keep motorcycle insurance costs low

Life on two wheels has quite a few advantages over driving a car - among them lower fuel consumption and cheaper cover from providers like MCE bike in. Read more

Apathy will bring the end of motorcycling …

Apathy will bring the end of motorcycling as we know it

The recent uproar about upcoming E.U. regulations to ban users from modifying a motorcycle from standard has certainly brought a few ideas to the surf. Read more

Pipe-Werx Exhausts bring us the very best …

Pipe-Werx Exhausts bring us the very best of British

It's the middle of summer, August in fact, and the weather is supposed to be glorious which has led me to contact Pipe-Werx of Lathom to have a look a. Read more

Motorcycling as an older lady rider

Motorcycling as an older lady rider

At the grand old age of 40 I decided that I had had enough of my other half sitting me on bikes in the local bike shops to see which one was right for. Read more

How crash protection is made at GBRacing

How crash protection is made at GBRacing

Cold, wet and fresh out of bed, I wheel my trusty bike out onto the road and thumb the starter, at 6am this is far from my normal riding time but toda. Read more

Metzeler Interact Tyres back to back - roa…

Metzeler Interact Tyres back to back - road and track

Cold, wet and foggy, I am sat in the departure lounge at Manchester Airport at 4am awaiting a flight to Alicante in Spain and the start of my part in . Read more

How I did the Iron Butt for the Royal Brit…

How I did the Iron Butt for the Royal British legion - wanna come?

Do you ever get the feeling that some things seem a good idea at the time?, this was one of those moments. A neighbour and Royal British Legion member. Read more

01RaceFX have race bikes all wrapped up

01RaceFX have race bikes all wrapped up

Having seen a few photo's of what the guys over at 01RaceFX get up to my interest was well and truly piqued, the application of race bike livery on ro. Read more

Tuesday, 22 March 2011 11:41

Optimate4 Dual Program Battery Optimiser and Charger

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Having a battery kept in good condition and fully topped up is important especially after a winter layup Having a battery kept in good condition and fully topped up is important especially after a winter layup Optimate
Since its launch in 1995, the OptiMate range has become the user-friendly way to test, charge and maintain motorcycle batteries, so much so that OptiMate has entered the rider's vocabulary as the generic word for this type of device. OptiMate4 DUAL PROGRAM is the latest generation, offering riders a choice of programmes designed for both regular wiring looms and the latest CAN-bus systems too. OptiMate 4 DUAL PROGRAM features all the proven functions that earned OptiMate the recommendation of virtually every major motorcycle manufacturer.
With several new features, including an instant battery condition test, redesigned professional quality clamp leads and an innovative special low voltage pulse recovery function, plus unique keyless CAN-bus connectivity. As ever, OptiMate is at the forefront of technology; since 2004 most BMW motorcycles have been fitted with CAN-bus controlled 12V accessory sockets. The battery management system on these bikes controls the socket, disconnecting it a short time after the ignition is turned off.

OptiMate 4 DUAL PROGRAM is uniquely able to open the socket, charging, testing and maintaining the battery automatically. Safe to use with all types of lead-acid batteries – including Maintenance Free and GEL varieties - OptiMate 4 DUAL PROGRAM has a tough, splash-proof case; ideal for use in garages, sheds, workshops and other demanding environments. OptiMate 4 DUAL PROGRAM will automatically test, diagnose, charge and maintain the battery for months.

OptiMate 4 DUAL PROGRAM is available from all good motorcycle dealers at the recommended retail price of £59.99 inc VAT.
Visit www.tecmate-int.com for details.

Key features;
* Fully automatic, Key-Less activation
* Charge battery direct or via 12V DIN socket, even on CAN-bus BMW bikes
* Optimises battery power and life (up to 400%)
* Safe long-term battery care
* Multi-stage desulphation saves neglected batteries
* Tests at start and every hour
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124 piece Britool Expert tool kit is ideal for home mechanics

124 piece Britool Expert tool kit is ideal for home mechanics

Britool Expert has added a 124 piece tool set to its competitively-priced, mid-level range. Ideal for the mechanic or engineer planning to build up a tool kit from scratch, the E034806B set contains all the items required for day-to-day use, eliminating the need to source tools individually while saving money. The kit seems to hold most of the item.

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