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When it comes to tyres , most riders can quote various brands they like , the model that worked best for their riding style and the ideal air pressure for the terrain they ride in . Unfortunately , that level of interest is entirely absent when it comes to batteries - despite being another key vehicle component . Very few riders really know what type or brand of battery is in their vehicle , or what the voltage should be when the battery is fully charged . The typical rider attitude is , if it works , leave it well alone until it doesn ' t - riders only care when the battery is dead , but then the mindset is about solving the engine starting problem , not about the battery itself . This prevailing attitude motivated TecMate to create the OptiMate 1 DUO , an easy ' no brainer ' battery charger maintainer that does not require the rider to
have any prior knowledge about battery type or size , be it lead-acid , filler cap , AGM , GEL , LiFePO4 , LFP , 12 V , 12.8 V , 13.2 V - as long as it is a starter battery in a vehicle with a 12 V system , it can be charged and maintained with an OptiMate 1 DUO . Plus , it is incredibly easy to use - connect it to the battery after parking the vehicle and walk away . No further supervision required . This ease of use has made OptiMate 1 DUO a very popular battery maintainer . The good news for dealers ( and their customers ) from TecMate CEO / CTO Martin Human is of expansion to the DUO line-up . He told IDN that " OptiMate 2 DUO is a more powerful 2 amp charger and maintainer , able to charge all powersport batteries faster . It retains the same ' ease of use ' features of the OptiMate 1 DUO , but delivers more power , and with more power comes responsibility ." The OptiMate 2 DUO takes responsibility by detecting if a battery is damaged , and if it is , it will then automatically stop charging . This is important for lithium batteries with damaged cells - " they can overheat if charging is continued unabated ." For dealers and their customers with multiple vehicles , there are multi-bank options available . The OptiMate 2 DUO x2 can charge two batteries and the OptiMate 2 DUO x4 can charge four batteries of any type and size , simultaneously and independently . " Preparation of batteries can be done without thinking ," says Martin . " Just connect the battery to a station on the OptiMate 2 DUO multi-bank - never mind if it is lithium or lead-acid - and it will charge it up safely and then keep it ' fresh and ready ' for sale or use . " We have recognized that most riders just want their bike to start , never mind the battery type within . That ' s what our DUO line of chargers delivers - easy ' no brainer ' charging . This ease of use has motivated Triumph Motorcycles to choose OptiMate 2 DUO as its new rider charger . " No buttons , no decisions to make , just hook it up and it automatically charges and maintains that battery !"
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