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Biker1977
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PostPosted: 11:49 - 22 Jul 2017    Post subject: New Battery for my Blackbird Reply with quote

Hello Everyone
I would like to buy a new battery as I think my old one is nackered
I m inclined to go for a Motobatt as they seem less maintenance and good value ..£45

Any recommendations please ? and what is the advantage of the other type of batteries ..there must be some..if they require more maintenance ... Cool
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Bricktop
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PostPosted: 22:05 - 24 Jul 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just make sure it's an AGM type battery. Motobatt are AGM anyway but I use Enduroline batteries from Tayna.co.uk.
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PostPosted: 23:31 - 24 Jul 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

I also use Motobatt, cheap and reliable. I even got a tiny one for a MZ150, it's a half the size of a regular MZ150 spec battery + it can't spill.

The only other brand of motorcycle battery, that I've use before, was Yuasa which worked as well, why wouldn't it, but costs a fair bit more.

By the way, there is no such thing as a maintenance-free battery, regardless of what the package and retailer claim. Maintenance-free means the cap/s are glued to the battery and you may not refill it / refresh it.
Maintainable batteries make more sense, as you may get a bit more life out of them.

TL; DR: Get the Motobatt. I tend to aim at the highest capacity (Ah) possible, because I don't ride that often and it's not convenient for me to have it on a charger when not in use. Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 23:47 - 24 Jul 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Never bought a bike battery from Tayna but have bought several for cars and vans and their service is excellent. Thumbs Up
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Biker1977
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PostPosted: 07:54 - 25 Jul 2017    Post subject: Reply with quote

Thank you guys for your input ..Motobatt is ..then Wink
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