So if I use a smaller battery and keep it trickle charged between rides ( which for me at the moment is only once a month 

 ) and ride say 30 - 50 miles ( My usual  ride is 100 miles each way ) between re starts every thing should be fine 
 
  Sorry, but I've got to go...all that talk of water and leaks... I need the loo....( I'm of a certain age )
 
  [Edited on 12-2-2006 by philthy]