killmach Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 my bike lives outside with no power source, so i need to take it off and charge it inside I'm a bit worried about disconecting it in case it f*ck's my alarm up, has anyone got any advice or better ideas before i make a d*ck of myself It's just that i'm not mechanically minded at all and i don't like touching anything unless i know i'm doing thing's right If it help's the alarm is a meta 351a, alarm immobeliser, Thank's Killmach Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Just take it off mate.......Thats what I did with mine and it ain't messed anything up ............I use a extension cable now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killmach Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 Just take it off mate.......Thats what I did with mine and it ain't messed anything up ............I use a extension cable now though Is it as easy as that ?I thought i would remove the battery and the alarm would kick in, an i wouldn't be able to switch it off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Sounds like you may need to get yourself an Optimax to similar charger ...Can you get your bike in the house?Or are there steps to contend with ?Other thing would be to rig yourself up an outside socket -- but that would only be an option if you were either willing to shell out to get one put in, or competent enough to do it yourself .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Sounds like you may need to get yourself an Optimax to similar charger ...Can you get your bike in the house? Why ? Or are there steps to contend with ?Other thing would be to rig yourself up an outside socket -- but that would only be an option if you were either willing to shell out to get one put in, or competent enough to do it yourself .... He only wants to charge a Battery. Not provide power to the street Bit extreme me thinks Edster How can the Alarm work if the Battery is off? Just disconnect the live first (red one) and then charge it up inside........If the alarm goes off whilst connect you push the key fob thingy to reset it 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killmach Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 Sounds like you may need to get yourself an Optimax to similar charger ...Can you get your bike in the house?Or are there steps to contend with ?Other thing would be to rig yourself up an outside socket -- but that would only be an option if you were either willing to shell out to get one put in, or competent enough to do it yourself .... Does an optimax not need a power source, once charged itself ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Me thinks this is getting very complicated for such a easy thing .......Why is it easy?????Because I managed to do it on my own with no help and anyone who knows me, knows I hate doing anything to do with bikes other than ride mine 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killmach Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 Sounds like you may need to get yourself an Optimax to similar charger ...Can you get your bike in the house? Why ? Or are there steps to contend with ?Other thing would be to rig yourself up an outside socket -- but that would only be an option if you were either willing to shell out to get one put in, or competent enough to do it yourself .... He only wants to charge a Battery. Not provide power to the street Bit extreme me thinks Edster How can the Alarm work if the Battery is off? Just disconnect the live first (red one) and then charge it up inside........If the alarm goes off whilst connect you push the key fob thingy to reset it 8) I was under the immpression that alarm's were wired, so if you tried to disconnect the alarm or anything powering it, it would go off ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 So top summarise............If I can do it..........Stephen Hawkins can do it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Sounds like you may need to get yourself an Optimax to similar charger ...Can you get your bike in the house?Or are there steps to contend with ?Other thing would be to rig yourself up an outside socket -- but that would only be an option if you were either willing to shell out to get one put in, or competent enough to do it yourself .... Does an optimax not need a power source, once charged itself ? No matey - An optimax (or one of the similar types) is basically a small battery charger.It does need to be plugged in.If you can't consider putting an outside socket in, you'll have no choice but to take the battery out - not difficult usually ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killmach Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 So if someone want's to rob your bike, they just disconnect your battery.That sound's to easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Sounds like you may need to get yourself an Optimax to similar charger ...Can you get your bike in the house?Or are there steps to contend with ?Other thing would be to rig yourself up an outside socket -- but that would only be an option if you were either willing to shell out to get one put in, or competent enough to do it yourself .... Does an optimax not need a power source, once charged itself ? No matey - An optimax (or one of the similar types) is basically a small battery charger.It does need to be plugged in.If you can't consider putting an outside socket in, you'll have no choice but to take the battery out - not difficult usually ... Get an extension lead....thats what I use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 So if someone want's to rob your bike, they just disconnect your battery.That sound's to easy That will stop the Alarm from working however they won't be able to ride it either with the battery disconnected Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Get an extension lead....thats what I use Yesh .... sorry I was going off on a tangent trying to fathom a more permanent arrangement Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 So if someone want's to rob your bike, they just disconnect your battery.That sound's to easy That will stop the Alarm from working however they won't be able to ride it either with the battery disconnected Aye but if it's disconnected, he might as well charge it in the house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 So if someone want's to rob your bike, they just disconnect your battery.That sound's to easy That will stop the Alarm from working however they won't be able to ride it either with the battery disconnected Aye but if it's disconnected, he might as well charge it in the house Why would a thieve want to charge the Battery if he was stealing it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killmach Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 So if someone want's to rob your bike, they just disconnect your battery.That sound's to easy That will stop the Alarm from working however they won't be able to ride it either with the battery disconnected I thought you were a copper ?They don't have to ride it, just shove it in the back of a van I can't use an extention lead without leaving the door open over night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 So if someone want's to rob your bike, they just disconnect your battery.That sound's to easy That will stop the Alarm from working however they won't be able to ride it either with the battery disconnected I thought you were a copper ?They don't have to ride it, just shove it in the back of a van I can't use an extention lead without leaving the door open over night Charge it during the day when ya home............It only takes an hr or so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Or, unless its a bugalow, dangle the lead out of an upper floor window?Preferably the one you sleep in if that's an option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 All this to charge a Battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 All this to charge a Battery I know That gawd I've got a garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killmach Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 That will stop the Alarm from working however they won't be able to ride it either with the battery disconnected I thought you were a copper ?They don't have to ride it, just shove it in the back of a van I can't use an extention lead without leaving the door open over night Charge it during the day when ya home............It only takes an hr or soThank's guy's, you put my mind at rest, i didn't realise it only took an hour to charge up, my old man alway's taught me to charge my car battery over night Technology of today eh Can you recommend a good cheap charger ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 Datatool on Ebay mate......Think they are about 20/30 quid.......They are tops I have one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killmach Posted December 22, 2007 Author Share Posted December 22, 2007 Datatool on Ebay mate......Think they are about 20/30 quid.......They are tops I have one Cheer's Drew i'll take a look I know charging a battery is easy it was the alarm thing i wasn't sure about Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted December 22, 2007 Share Posted December 22, 2007 all decent alarms have a battery back up in the alarm so if you disconect it the alarm will go off you need to put the alarm in sleep, silent or service mode then remove the battery and put it on charge an optimate is a good charger so is an oxford oximizer ever thought of a solar powered charger ? about £30 and they are pretty good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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