Batteries...

spacemonkey · 07-12-2004, 09:51 PM

Has anyone actually tried one of those Red Top type racing batteries? I know someone posted about them earlier but I can't find it. Also which size would I need? Or even what size in cms is the original on an early air cooled monster?

spacemonkey · 13-12-2004, 08:34 PM

Well, in the end I decided to fit the Odyssey PC680 from Knights Batteries which does deep discharge, can retain a full charge for two years, AND gives out mega power compared to the standard rubbish. This battery was delivered next day, as promised, and cost me Â£90 all in. Now bear in mind that the standard lump is Â£50 odd, and is ****e even when new on a full charge, and is usually shot within a year or two, and the Odyssey becomes good value. That and it comes with a 2/3 year guarantee. It's fractionally narrower and you have to straighten the connector tabs, but apart from that it's a direct bolt on. The bike whizzed into life on the first click which it has never done before.

Top, top job, and i can't recommend it enough! Well impressed.

14-12-2004, 10:43 AM

and red so it has to be faster too!

07-12-2004, 09:51 PM	#1
spacemonkey I see dead people. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Carving a slice thru the braindead masses..(pun intended) Bike: M900 Posts: 1,464	Batteries... Has anyone actually tried one of those Red Top type racing batteries? I know someone posted about them earlier but I can't find it. Also which size would I need? Or even what size in cms is the original on an early air cooled monster? __________________ http://www.jasperfforde.com/swindon/7wonders.html

13-12-2004, 08:34 PM	#2
spacemonkey I see dead people. Join Date: May 2003 Location: Carving a slice thru the braindead masses..(pun intended) Bike: M900 Posts: 1,464	Well, in the end I decided to fit the Odyssey PC680 from Knights Batteries which does deep discharge, can retain a full charge for two years, AND gives out mega power compared to the standard rubbish. This battery was delivered next day, as promised, and cost me Â£90 all in. Now bear in mind that the standard lump is Â£50 odd, and is ****e even when new on a full charge, and is usually shot within a year or two, and the Odyssey becomes good value. That and it comes with a 2/3 year guarantee. It's fractionally narrower and you have to straighten the connector tabs, but apart from that it's a direct bolt on. The bike whizzed into life on the first click which it has never done before. Top, top job, and i can't recommend it enough! Well impressed. __________________ http://www.jasperfforde.com/swindon/7wonders.html

14-12-2004, 10:43 AM	#3
nik_the_brief Guest Posts: n/a	and red so it has to be faster too!