20-10-11, 12:30 PM
My OEM battery for my Gen 1 lasted 5 years. Since then, I've had some (relatively) cheap MF batteries (c. £50) that last for 10 months on average. My most recent one now dies completely unless I've got it on Optimate overnight - particularly if it gets below 10 degrees or so.
Is this issue because:
- after-market cheap batteries give you what you pay for
- my Thatcham System 3 is the knackering batteries?
Is it difficult / expensive to get rid of the alarm system if this is a major drain. And otherwise, should I stop being stingey and just buy an OEM battery. (I did get an OEM one as a first replacement but that one only managed 3 months!)
I'm riding the bike every day for a 15 minute commute - but not using headlights (yes I know!)....
Any comments gratefully received.
Is this issue because:
- after-market cheap batteries give you what you pay for
- my Thatcham System 3 is the knackering batteries?
Is it difficult / expensive to get rid of the alarm system if this is a major drain. And otherwise, should I stop being stingey and just buy an OEM battery. (I did get an OEM one as a first replacement but that one only managed 3 months!)
I'm riding the bike every day for a 15 minute commute - but not using headlights (yes I know!)....
Any comments gratefully received.