Troy Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 I found this cable that wasn't connected to anything under my rear seat…. Any ideas what it does or is supposed to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorky Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Optimate or similar ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWithStyles Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 its a oxford products battery charger connector. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonio Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 As above. It's to make it easier to trickle charge for periods when the bike isn't being used. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Phil1 Posted May 26 Solution Share Posted May 26 (edited) Yep, it's the older "TM" connector used in various smart chargers. The newer style is "SAE". It'll be connected to the battery most likely with a couple of eyelets. Edited May 26 by Phil1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 As @Phil1 says its the TM or Tamiya connector as used many years ago My optimate is on the same connector It can also be used to power all sorts of accessories just buy the connectors and a crimping tool and away you go https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/314416466664?chn=ps&_ul=GB&_trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1p0G7rqJQRl2zF7eSdyk6Sw9&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=314416466664&targetid=1647205089240&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006816&poi=&campaignid=21194072595&mkgroupid=159890449903&rlsatarget=aud-1165553645205:pla-1647205089240&abcId=9406424&merchantid=429378430&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw3tCyBhDBARIsAEY0XNlXGJA2EaQKiaVfbIvzEF_rOeb5adNvij-fbQtNbcUlAi5ji_cDnBMaAvW2EALw_wcB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Posted May 28 Author Share Posted May 28 (edited) Streetwize 12v 1.5A Trickle Charger | Euro Car Parts The above link is the charger I have... do I need to buy a new one with the same connection then to use it on my bike? Or can I use what I currently got and convert it somehow? Edited May 28 by Troy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideWithStyles Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 the kit you have has large croc connectors only, i bought the same about 20+ years ago by the same brand for a car and other things. you can use pretty much any connector style to the battery you want but youll have to cut and solder the male version connector onto the cable coming from the charger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 8 hours ago, Troy said: Streetwize 12v 1.5A Trickle Charger | Euro Car Parts The above link is the charger I have... do I need to buy a new one with the same connection then to use it on my bike? Or can I use what I currently got and convert it somehow? If you buy the connectors I linked to you can easily cut the leads and put a connector on so it connects to the bike You can then put the other end of the connector on the crocodile clips so you can then connect those up to the charger to use as you normally would if you need to You need the correct crimping tool though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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