14-01-23, 09:46 PM
My OEM battery is almost 25 years old :eek 98 plate
I have had the bike for 22 years and since 2012 have had the battery on an optimate type charger when not riding which can be 6-7 weeks at a time. It fires up really strong and I might make numerous stops whilst out but still seems strong.However I fully expect one day to pull the bike out and find that the charger has failed and the battery is flat from which it would not recover.I brought the charger in 2012 when the bike would not start - was old plugs and I flattened the battery trying, I got a Yam branded Ctek charger and it revived the battery after (cant remember but something like24 hours )Always ride with the light mod - left and right on but do not have any other possible electric drains.
There you go that is my experience.
I have had the bike for 22 years and since 2012 have had the battery on an optimate type charger when not riding which can be 6-7 weeks at a time. It fires up really strong and I might make numerous stops whilst out but still seems strong.However I fully expect one day to pull the bike out and find that the charger has failed and the battery is flat from which it would not recover.I brought the charger in 2012 when the bike would not start - was old plugs and I flattened the battery trying, I got a Yam branded Ctek charger and it revived the battery after (cant remember but something like24 hours )Always ride with the light mod - left and right on but do not have any other possible electric drains.
There you go that is my experience.
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.