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Updated USB charger with
built-in battery protection
and monitoring
TecMate has long been known as one of the leaders
in designing and offering USB chargers for
powersport applications. Their original OptiMate USB
O-100 model led the way in popularizing the concept
of handy SAE to USB ‘stick’ chargers.
Indeed, TecMate took it one step further at that time,
introducing the unique concept of vehicle integrated
battery protection with USB charging that would shut
down if the battery voltage dropped below a level
corresponding with 50% charge remaining in the
vehicle’s starter battery.
Now, the new 2016 version of the O-100 has been
completely updated. The new slick design includes a
unique perimeter seal and cap at the USB end
that seals around any USB charge cable,
rendering it weatherproof.
When it comes to the electrics, the concept
of an accessory such as a seemingly simple
USB charger needing
a microprocessor
would have appeared
far-fetched when the
first designs appeared, but the additional functions
made possible by the new O-100 demands smart
control.
Most important is the increased power output of
2400mA that guarantees even the hungriest
smartphone or tablet will be fast charged.
The on-board smart vehicle battery protection and
monitor circuitry in the new design makes sure there
will be enough power left in the battery to ride the
next day.
If the vehicle’s charging system is working right, then
continuous USB power is delivered, but the instant
the battery voltage drops below 12.7V (90-100%
charge), USB charging is limited to 3 hours before it
shuts off to protect the battery. If the battery is weak

Softail neck rake
builders kit

and voltage quickly
drops to 12.3V (4050%
charge
remaining), it shuts off immediately.
Additionally, the O-100 becomes a battery monitor if
it remains connected whilst the vehicle is in storage.
A battery status LED flashes every 5 seconds, alerting
the user when to recharge/maintain their battery.
The evolution of the available and required
technology in the time since the original OptiMate
USB charger was introduced is remarkable. Just as
remarkable is that TecMate are now able to sell this
feature-packed update for even less than the original.

Hawg Halters Inc. has added to its extensive
range of big wheel conversion kit options
with this new custom Softail neck rake
builders kit – said to make building a “fullon” custom Softail a lot easier.
“If you want to run the latest air suspension
system, obtain the maximum lowered ride
height or build a bagger conversion out of
your Softail, then this kit does it all,” the
company says.
The HHI Softail neck rake builders kit
includes a unique HHI designed weld-on neck
rake kit and an FL style short neck triple tree
to complete the installation with. This new
kit fits 2007 and later models, and the triple
tree comes in machine or black finish.
Hawg Halters have asked us to remind
dealers and builders that if you are working
on an earlier model of Softail, call HHI for
further information. HHI now delivers
builders kits for touring bikes, V-Rods,
Softails and Dynas.

HAWG HALTERS INC.
Dahlonega, Georgia, USA
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.hawghalters.com

TECMATE
Tienen, BELGIUM
Tel: [phone]
www.tecmate.com

Baker Sportster 6-speed conversion
The new Baker Drivetrain XL6 is a six-speed overdrive
‘cartridge style’ gearset that converts any existing 5speed 1991-2003 Sportster or Buell to a Baker
six-speed, with 2nd through 5th gear ratios remaining
effectively the same as stock, and a 6th gear that is
a true overdrive for a 511 rpm drop at 75 mph.
Featuring a 6061-T6 billet aluminum trap door, the
complete gearset includes shafts and gears, less the
5th (main drive) gear pair - the 5th gear pair from the
existing 5-speed is re-used.
The gearset is pre-assembled to the trap door

including bearings, thrust washers and
retaining rings; the shift drum and detent
plate have “optimized geometry” with
“no flimsy retaining clip to hold the
detent plate to the drum – ours is bolted
on with a machine screw.
“We use a low effort detent spring, three
billet steel shift forks with roller pins and
cotter pins and a steel template for
accurate case modification.”
Available for stock Sportster applications
(1991 – 2003) and for S&S cases with
their special bearing door configuration.
BAKER DRIVETRAIN
Haslett, Michigan, USA
Tel: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.bakerdrivetrain.com

Baker’s new XL6 is a six-speed overdrive
‘cartridge style’ gearset that converts any
existing ’91-’03 Sportster or Buell

Baker’s new website is a fast loading, mobile friendly “simple to use”
new tool featuring all new photography and functionality

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