Another battery due?

26-03-2020, 07:06 AM

I'd add a general thumbs-up on MotoBatt batteries, though I've had a couple fail. As with all failing batteries, they will store a reasonable voltage from charging (I always tickle them up with a big Optimate 4A unit every few weeks when not riding) but you may, if lucky, get one turnover and then nothing. At least the MB on the Gilera Nordwest that failed this week wasn't one I'd bought. One cell goes down and the rest surrender...

A final thought as regards charging is that it needs to be done much more frequently if the bike has an alarm, especially with an aftermarket one.

Nick

26-03-2020, 07:06 AM	#16
The Clockie Guest Posts: n/a	I'd add a general thumbs-up on MotoBatt batteries, though I've had a couple fail. As with all failing batteries, they will store a reasonable voltage from charging (I always tickle them up with a big Optimate 4A unit every few weeks when not riding) but you may, if lucky, get one turnover and then nothing. At least the MB on the Gilera Nordwest that failed this week wasn't one I'd bought. One cell goes down and the rest surrender... A final thought as regards charging is that it needs to be done much more frequently if the bike has an alarm, especially with an aftermarket one. Nick