 13-Feb-2005, 21:13 | #8 |
| Not only gel batteries, I'd say. I reckon the best battery charger is "no battery charger". Just ride the thing a decent distance regularly, and I reckon the battery'll be fine. I've got an Optimate, but I seldom use it. I've had batteries fail on me (gel type and conventional) but there's always been an external cause; either mal-functioning rect/regulator, or alarm woes  Not doubting you, KeefyB, but what I read on the other thread about scully's bike: 12.7V seems quite a high reading for a faulty battery. If my battery read 12.7 V <disappears off to check battery>... Hmm, 12.9V. But then I just rode 25 miles a few hours ago. But point is, I'd normally say 12.7V was quite healthy. Obviously didn't guarantee the battery was up to the job in this case, though. [Edited on 13-2-2005 by moto748] | |
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