I thought I read somewhere that they need to detect a small voltage in the battery before they will charge it.
Basic lead acid batt (Yuasa), Optimate 3 I think.
Any experience?
Can an Optimate charge a new battery?
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Re: Can an Optimate charge a new battery?
Soon as you out acid in it starts internally charging so yes optimate will work.
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Re: Can an Optimate charge a new battery?
Yes it will charge it, but I don't think you'll need to bother, you should get the battery, pour the acid in, leave it for whatever period the manufacturer says and the battery is ready to go.
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Re: Can an Optimate charge a new battery?
Excellent. I must've known that at some point but haven't bought a motorbike battery for years