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Lead acid/Gel battery swap

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toucheturtle:
There are Motobatt batteries on ebay;-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270911329098?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

PhilG 500K1:
I have one fitted in my CB500K1 and it has been great. The part number on it says MB12U. My bike is being restored, so I have used the starter a lot, with not much charging and it is always full of power. I charge it every now and again with an optimate. It is slightly smaller than the lead acid battery and comes with terminals that can be attached at either corner at each end.  With the terminals when fitted at the outer edge they are quite close to the frame on my bike. Not a problem when riding as the strap holds the battery firmly in place, but when using tools near the +ve end, you need to be careful. I have covered the terminal with insulating tape until I can get a proper terminal cover. I took some photos but as a newbie, I could not post with them attached. I can e-mail them if you are interested.

Green1:
Hi Oddjob
Those batteries work on the same principle as mobile phone batteries and don't appreciate the cold much so die very fast.
Motobatt  batteries are also better left off the trickle chargers for as long as possible as they shorten there life span.
Mick

LesterPiglet:
I've been using this without issue, it fits in the battery box sideways.



I think it's from a Suzuki Bandit.

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