Went to start the Tiger for it's MOT this morning and dead battery! And now it looks like it's not holding a charge so time for a new one, which is a shame given that Kenton bought this one from a motor factors at the side of the Autobahn some years ago!! (You haven't still got the receipt? )
So what to go for, a light lithium ion thing ala an Odyssey or stick with a sealed lead acid, thought and opinions please.
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Chris
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I changed mine recently and was considering a Li one but was put off by the cost and some descriptions saying they can be damaged by heat. Maybe not a problem in a better ventilated bay or if you have the battery in the boot but I didn't want to risk it - stayed with the basic Halfords job.
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Lithium as Neil says are very expensive, they don't like being fully discharged and can be explosive is misused. All in all, I would avoid them as the weight saving isn't going to make a massive difference for a road car.
A half way option is an AGM battery like Odyssey Extreme, I thought about one of those last time, but was a cheapskate in the end and bought a standard battery.
A half way option is an AGM battery like Odyssey Extreme, I thought about one of those last time, but was a cheapskate in the end and bought a standard battery.
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I've used the Odyssey batteries in the Fury & now in the Stylus, can't say I've had any problems with them & they are the size of a car stereo so easy to mount. If you go for one I have an aluminium cage to fit one lying unloved in the garage.
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Tayna.com are very good prices and I've had exceptional support from them when needed.
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I have a hardly used Odyssey Extreme PC680 sitting on my garage floor (and a cage I think) that you’re welcome to have for not much money. It hasn’t been used for a good while so not sure of the condition.
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Thanks for the offer Dave, I suspect that the issue will be getting it to me as I'm up in Bedfordshire and I doubt the post will work for a battery.
I'd be interested in a cage for a 680 Dave or Tony I guess that could be posted but would understand if you don't want the faff of posting...
Cheers
Chris
I'd be interested in a cage for a 680 Dave or Tony I guess that could be posted but would understand if you don't want the faff of posting...
Cheers
Chris
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Sorry, I've been off line, did you still want the battery cage?
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Yes please, if you can post it?
Let me know what you want and what I owe for postage and a payment method, PayPal/bank transfer via a PM.
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Chris
Let me know what you want and what I owe for postage and a payment method, PayPal/bank transfer via a PM.
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