Where to get a 6v Battery?

[UnspeedySam]

I learned earlier this evening that the bike I'm picking up on Sunday has no battery. So my options are use arm signals or find a battery tomorrow at some point. I went on the Halfords website and they don't seem to stock them, so does anyone know of a high street shop that may be of use? Do bike shops tend to have them? I'm in Southampton.
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Riding: BMW R1150RT `02 bought mildly crashed
Fixing: Also the BMW as I get less broken bits
Gone: ZZR600 '00, TRX850 '97, RXS100 '93, JS125-6B '07, BMW R1100RS '93, Kawasaki ZX-6R-J2 '01, Honda Bros NT400 NC25 '88

[27cows]

Depends what bike it's for. Our local Honda dealers no longer stocks 6v batteries, but the Yam dealer does. You can buy 6 volters online but that'll mean a wait for delivery.
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[Andy C]

I got a 6v battery for my RXS100 a few months back. Was only like £12:

https://www.wemoto.com/

what bike is it for?
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99 RS125 --> 02 SV650s --> 03 Speed Four --> 92 RXS100 --> 93 CB400sf --> 01 CB600f Hornet

[UnspeedySam]

It's for an RXS100. Unfortunately I can't get one delivered by sunday. Might try a couple of the local shops and hope.

edit: None of the the local shops have the right battery. I guess I'm using arm signals... Am I right in thinking everything but the indicators work on an RXS without a battery?
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Riding: BMW R1150RT `02 bought mildly crashed
Fixing: Also the BMW as I get less broken bits
Gone: ZZR600 '00, TRX850 '97, RXS100 '93, JS125-6B '07, BMW R1100RS '93, Kawasaki ZX-6R-J2 '01, Honda Bros NT400 NC25 '88

[Bloggsy]

I have bought 6volt batteries from John Oldfield in Waterloo road A few years ago.

[27cows]

[UnspeedySam]

I'll just have to rag it all the way home then I'll be taking the back roads following my dad in the car so it shouldn't be too much of a problem. Will get one online next week.
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Riding: BMW R1150RT `02 bought mildly crashed
Fixing: Also the BMW as I get less broken bits
Gone: ZZR600 '00, TRX850 '97, RXS100 '93, JS125-6B '07, BMW R1100RS '93, Kawasaki ZX-6R-J2 '01, Honda Bros NT400 NC25 '88

[doggone]

It's risky running it without a battery.
I expect damage to alternator and rectifier would be likely.
If there's a dead battery it would be better than none.
(but don't stall )

[Raffles]

I'm not familiar with the RXS 100 but if it uses an alternator charging system then it ain't going to run at all without a battery.
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[UnspeedySam]

Allegedly the battery fell out because the owner forgot to clip it in properly... So I won't have a battery at all. It's about a 90 minute trip.

Why do you think damage would be likely? RXS owners care to comment?
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Riding: BMW R1150RT `02 bought mildly crashed
Fixing: Also the BMW as I get less broken bits
Gone: ZZR600 '00, TRX850 '97, RXS100 '93, JS125-6B '07, BMW R1100RS '93, Kawasaki ZX-6R-J2 '01, Honda Bros NT400 NC25 '88

[UnspeedySam]

I'm really considering delaying picking up the bike until later in the week when I have a battery. Don't want to ride it home if it'll damage anything... But I want my bike now!
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Riding: BMW R1150RT `02 bought mildly crashed
Fixing: Also the BMW as I get less broken bits
Gone: ZZR600 '00, TRX850 '97, RXS100 '93, JS125-6B '07, BMW R1100RS '93, Kawasaki ZX-6R-J2 '01, Honda Bros NT400 NC25 '88

[Polarbear]

Don't ride it without a battery if it is an alternator system. A generator system you can get away with on some bikes but not an alternator.
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[27cows]

It's perfectly safe to ride an RXS without the battery. I've done so numerous times. The bike has a completely independent ignition system - just one of the many advantages it has over lesser vehicles
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[UnspeedySam]

Thanks. I thought that was the case but previous posts got me a bit worried. I'll be picking up the bike in a few hours.

I'll order a battery on monday and hopefully have a completely functional bike by the end of the week
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Riding: BMW R1150RT `02 bought mildly crashed
Fixing: Also the BMW as I get less broken bits
Gone: ZZR600 '00, TRX850 '97, RXS100 '93, JS125-6B '07, BMW R1100RS '93, Kawasaki ZX-6R-J2 '01, Honda Bros NT400 NC25 '88

[27cows]

Suddenly everyone seems to be getting RXS100s
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[MaybeGuy]

[27cows]

[MaybeGuy]

or have just been getting them the whole time and you didnt realise it.
its probably been happening for around 15 years?
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!!
Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

[27cows]

[MaybeGuy]

they're common as muck. i think theres about 5 in the local breakers.
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Blue_SV650S wrote: it was a sh1te wheelie, but it proves that he can get it up in 3rd and can do angles. In summery, mattsprattuk is a gobby little sh1tebag, dopehead tw4t, but sadly for all of us, he probably isn't THAT full of sh1te!!
Kickstart wrote: Hi I tend to agree with Matt. All the best Keith

[27cows]

[UnspeedySam]

I made it home following my dad in the car. Riding about 60 miles without indicators and with a brake light that's barely visible was a bit scary but I really enjoyed myself. Just got to get a battery now
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Riding: BMW R1150RT `02 bought mildly crashed
Fixing: Also the BMW as I get less broken bits
Gone: ZZR600 '00, TRX850 '97, RXS100 '93, JS125-6B '07, BMW R1100RS '93, Kawasaki ZX-6R-J2 '01, Honda Bros NT400 NC25 '88