Breadsnapper Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Hi all, think I know the problem but after a second opinion. Got a lexmoto arrow which now it is cold takes a while to start up on the electric starter. If I use the kicks start it always jumps in to life after a couple of goes. I now only ride a total of 6 miles to and from work so I don't think that the battery is getting enough charge on a short run. I am thinking it's time for a battery optimiser/ charger. The battery was new in May this year.Any advice welcome.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleck Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Had an optimate 3 since 2001 been excellent, I've used it on bikes, Land Rover & caravans. Recommended Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 I use a CTEK on the cars and the Oxford maximiser on the bike. Never had a problem starting any of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 My bike is connected to the optimate after every run......never any problems starting it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breadsnapper Posted November 3, 2018 Author Share Posted November 3, 2018 Thanks for.all the replies,, great help. Looks like Santa will be getting me one.CheersDave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dern Posted November 3, 2018 Share Posted November 3, 2018 Sign yourself up to the emails from places like M&P. They seem to frequently do pretty good deals on stuff like this and last week I got an Oxford Oximiser delivered for £18.99. I'd like to the offer but it's expired now I'm afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_amw_ Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 I suspect a battery charger will help but, personally, I'd just use the kick start.If you use the kick start the battery and charging system will be put under less strain - starter motors use a lot of juice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gogs01 Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I suspect a battery charger will help but, personally, I'd just use the kick start.If you use the kick start the battery and charging system will be put under less strain - starter motors use a lot of juice. I remember when bikes only had kickstarts (and cars came with starting handles as back-up !) and I would have sold a kidney for an electric start. All dressed for winter, and thirty kicks later the bike hasn't started and I'm about to faint with heat exhaustion !Maybe the kickstart is good to have for emergencies, but I would definitely go for a battery tender. The battery will last longer with one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilM Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 I suspect a battery charger will help but, personally, I'd just use the kick start.If you use the kick start the battery and charging system will be put under less strain - starter motors use a lot of juice. I remember when bikes only had kickstarts (and cars came with starting handles as back-up !) and I would have sold a kidney for an electric start. All dressed for winter, and thirty kicks later the bike hasn't started and I'm about to faint with heat exhaustion !Maybe the kickstart is good to have for emergencies, but I would definitely go for a battery tender. The battery will last longer with one too.And then you feel the blood trickling down your shin....Happy days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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