Fitting Optimate "pigtail" to battery

[midlife]

Just about to do this and wondered if disconnecting the terminals for the few moments it takes to install the Optimate lead will re-set clocks etc etc? If so, is that a problem easily rectified?
happy new year
Rob

 

[AlsoRan]

I did the same last week with a batteryminder and had to reset the clock. The trip mileage zeroed out as well but no problems otherwise.

 

[OldRider]

Just use a jumper wire between the battery post and cables and nothing will have to be reset. I would hook the hot wire up at the solenoid and the ground wire to the frame and not have to mess with any wires cluttering up the battery post.

 

[Don in Lodi]

One of the few things the owner's manual tells ya, how to set the clock. ::008::

 

[4jranch]

Just use a jumper wire between the battery post and cables and nothing will have to be reset. I would hook the hot wire up at the solenoid and the ground wire to the frame and not have to mess with any wires cluttering up the battery post.

I like the solenoid connection idea. Not sure if I remember exactly where it is? Any handy photos?

 

[OldRider]

I like the solenoid connection idea. Not sure if I remember exactly where it is? Any handy photos?

Real close to the battery. Just follow the positive cable.

 

[tomatocity]

Anyone who lives in a Daylight Saving timezone has the opportunity to reset the clock twice a year.