Hi Folks,
For those of you following my Model 8 strip down, will know the awful state of the electrics - the attached shot illustrates.
I have acquired the VMCC battery box, whose inside dimension are 3x4x5 inches. Can anyone recommend a supplier of a 6V battery that will fit snugly into this box?
Cheers
Quite honestly, Andy, the best way is to take the battery box to your nearest motorcycle shop and try a few. It might be worth allowing space in the box for an electronic regulator and some rubber padding to hold the battery snugly. A reasonable size Varta will cost you about £15
P.
Exactly what I did..Not easy if your local shop is a major dealer though,all they will ask is what bike it is for..My little 'back street' bike shop has a book that lists batteries by size and i found my one in there..I converted to 12V though,and fitted a regulator in it as Paul has suggested..John
I use a small gel battery of the type usually fitted to burglar alarms and the like.
Maplins do them: http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/6v-sealed-lead-acid-battery-45ah-1-pack-l21ac although they were on special offer for (IIRC) about £8 when I bought the last one.
Too early to tell whether it will be OK on the Model 10 but they've been fine on a variety of other bikes - both dynamo and alternator charging.
Thanks Ian,
got one - like it!
Andy
Good idea Ian - I will have to try it!
P.