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Old 16-08-2010, 08:05 PM
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I am off on hols for 2 weeks tomorrow and I know when I get back my battery will be dead unless I leave it on charge. I've got an optimiser charger. Is it safe to leave it on for 2 weeks?. Stupid question I know, but i'd rather check first.
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Old 16-08-2010, 08:16 PM
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I can keep it charged around the lanes of sussex while you are gone!
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Old 16-08-2010, 08:18 PM
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Yes mate, you can leave it on as long as you like. It's self regulating. Hope this helps. Enjoy your hols
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Old 16-08-2010, 08:59 PM
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If your worried, disconnect it!!!
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Old 16-08-2010, 09:10 PM
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Why does it go flat.... i leave mine for a month some times and it fires straight up
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Old 16-08-2010, 09:45 PM
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Why does it go flat.... i leave mine for a month some times and it fires straight up
some trackers are known for doing it, mine seems to be ok after a couple of weeks though (thats the longest i've left it)
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Old 16-08-2010, 10:39 PM
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My battery also goes flat even though its new, after about 2/3 weeks.

Perhaps its something to do with its 2 alarms and tracker??
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Old 17-08-2010, 09:06 AM
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My battery also goes flat even though its new, after about 2/3 weeks.

Perhaps its something to do with its 2 alarms and tracker??
Its because you don't drive it fast enough when you use it to recharge it
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Old 17-08-2010, 01:44 PM
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My battery also goes flat even though its new, after about 2/3 weeks. Perhaps its something to do with its 2 alarms and tracker??
Why....Knowone will want one in that colour
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Old 17-08-2010, 06:02 PM
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You can get a solar powered charger that keeps your battery topped up, moley had one in his classic, really handy
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Old 18-08-2010, 06:39 PM
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If it feels a bit flat when you get back, just talk nice to it to cheer it up.
I feel flat from time to time. I just get a mirror.... coz no other cnut will....
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