ttalps2000
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| posted on 28/5/19 at 09:37 AM |
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Batterys!
I need to get a new battery as mine is virtually dead! I had a cheap one from powervamp when they were doing them. It is the Odyssey 680 size as an
equivalent.
Has anyone tried the Lithium battery that this place does: http://aandgmotorcycles.co.uk/batteries.html
My battery is located near to the exhaust manifold and so does get warm, anyone had issues with the above and higher temperatures?
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JimSpencer
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| posted on 29/5/19 at 07:16 AM |
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Hi
Allan's batteries are very good indeed - don't forget you'll need the charger too (LiOn charges in a different way to Pb)
Or if you simply type into your favourite Auction site 'Exide AGM 12-18' you'll get roughly what you have now.
HTH
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ttalps2000
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| posted on 29/5/19 at 07:31 AM |
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Do they charge ok off a traditional alternator?
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ttalps2000
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| posted on 29/5/19 at 08:05 AM |
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Just found an exact copy of what i have, but in a Lithium battery on the auction site, so will fit in my existing cradle!
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Thatcher
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| posted on 9/6/19 at 08:08 AM |
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Odyssey did do the 680 with a metal jacket to stop high temps being a problem once installed inside some motorbikes may be yours did suffer with the
heat. If the Odyssey part number ends with MJ then it should have a metal jacket.
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ttalps2000
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| posted on 27/6/19 at 07:38 AM |
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Seems like my new Lithium battery is a load of cr@p! Keeps dying on me when in use!
So, going back to lead acid batteries!
What are peoples experiences with the Odyssey 680? Similar size to the 12-18 battery. Or just go for a 12-18 standard battery like i had before?
hate cars sometimes!!
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miskit
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| posted on 27/6/19 at 09:40 AM |
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I have a Odessey PC 680 that I install about 2 years ago in the Sandrail, starts the 1.8Mx5 engine first time every time. Hot, cold, neglected for a
good few months whilst building it. Small, rugged just great. Bought on recommendation from a mate who has one to start his 2.5L Subaru engine and run
all the gizmo's in his car.
- Over on the MIG welding forum someone just pointed out that Tayna (usually the best/cheapest supplier anyway) are part of an ebay 20% off until
midnight - though they add about 5% "ebay tax" compared with their direct prices but still about £20 off
http://www.ebaystores.co.uk/taynabatteries
Don't know how good the Enduroline copy is - but it's a lot cheaper.
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ttalps2000
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| posted on 27/6/19 at 09:47 AM |
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Thanks for the info.
The battery is £97 from DemonTweeks, instead of the £134.95 Tanya are asking for!
Had a copy battery before, year later and it was dead, so not all that keen!
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miskit
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| posted on 27/6/19 at 11:02 AM |
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Jump on that price! Mine was £110 inc delivery 2 years back.
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andrew.carwithen
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| posted on 27/6/19 at 11:14 AM |
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Fitted an Xtreme XR-600 AGM from Tayna which is the equivalent of the 680 but cheaper at around £70 inc. delivery. been in demonstrator for a year
now with no probs and spins over the 1.8 mx-5 engine easily.
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ttalps2000
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| posted on 2/7/19 at 08:23 PM |
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Got the new Odyssey battery in tonight. Spins the engine over bloody quickly now with no sweat! Lesson learnt, dont buy cheap batteries!!
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