'07 R1200RT electrics

[ElTee2]

As I prepare for an extended tour on my 2000 R1100RT this summer, I test drove the new 1200RT and was really wowed. It really isn't just the sixth gear.

However, as I began to read about the need for a bike specific battery charger and got what I felt were super high quotes from a dealer on the installation of options (lights,plug-ins etc.) which involved wiring, I began to worry that I would be totally dependent on dealer service on all such matters.

Anyone knowledgeable able to comment?

[Motorwerk]

By using a fuse block and bypassing the CANbus you have nothing to worry about.

A fuse block (Centech, Blue Sea, etc.) can be optionally triggered anywhere off of a CANbus connected device such as the accessory outlet, diagnostic plug or any one of the lights.

A Powerlet iCAN harness can be used to connect an accessory outlet directly to the battery so any battery compatible charger can be used.

Autoswitch is another option for turning off/on accessories such as lights. They are coming out with a CANbus-compatible switch this Spring.

[ElTee2]

Thanks much! / LT

[maxfrankel]

As I prepare for an extended tour on my 2000 R1100RT this summer, I test drove the new 1200RT and was really wowed. It really isn't just the sixth gear.

However, as I began to read about the need for a bike specific battery charger and got what I felt were super high quotes from a dealer on the installation of options (lights,plug-ins etc.) which involved wiring, I began to worry that I would be totally dependent on dealer service on all such matters.

Anyone knowledgeable able to comment?

According to my dealer, as long as you connect directly to the battery (and no, you don't have to disconnect or remove it from bike), a standard Battery Tender works fine!