12-08-12, 03:27 AM
(This post was last modified: 12-08-12, 03:28 AM by cable tie.)
I noted today as I had left my bike untouched and not plugged in for 2 wks when I came to start as I turned the ign on and the fuel primed things sounded slow, dab of the magic button confirmed and it clicked struggling to start.
So it's not had a battery since I've had it and looks original and always optimised so I'll treat it too a new battery.
Best deal for battery online ! (gen1)
Thx Dave
dont get a gel battery from the states..thats what let Dek down on holiday !
he managed to get a standard battery in Albertville for 60 euros...
Dont be tempted with the cheapy ones, like £25,,seems like £40 to £60 and it will do the job.
I know its only the internet but they are real people ! ain't they?
Thx for all the input.
Dave.
I got battery trouble too but its not that old - is it easy to remove? I usually get the dealer to do this stuff...........
(20-08-12, 03:23 AM)gowerclub link Wrote:I got battery trouble too but its not that old - is it easy to remove? I usually get the dealer to do this stuff...........
Piece of Piss m8
remove the bolts holding the black and the red cables (theres meant to be a sequence, but I can never remember it)
once the cables are off you can lift the battery straight out. sometimes you may want to lever out with screwdrivers from each side (tight fit) - make sure you protect the frame from scratching
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