Posted by Rob S on 5/8/2009, 8:43 pm, in reply to "Re: Gasket rebuild but first a battery"
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Just strip it off and get it helicoiled (drilled out and a thread insert put in) by your local engineering shop kenny, far cheaper.
--Previous Message--
: THanks Pete..the acid one is still on the
: Optimate...just thinking I may have left it
: in 'park' mode then put the cover over her
: !!
: Checked all over her today..only one
: problem, some monkey has threaded one of
: the caliper mounts (offside ) by forcing in
: a courser threaded bolt instead of the OE
: fine thread so will need one of the mounting
: plates in the caliper or a whole caliper.
: :-)
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: --Previous Message--
: Kenny,
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: Acid batteries are basically all the same
: mate. Paying more for a Yuasa or brand name
: does not mean it will last any longer.
:
: By far the best choice is to go for a sealed
: Gel Type battery, which cost a little more
: but last 5 times longer and never need to be
: topped up.
:
: Pete F
: Up North
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: --Previous Message--
: Goping to strip my kz1300 engine down in a
: few
: weeks as it has an oil leak on the base
: gasket !!Rides superb but had a very flat
: battery today...maybe I left the lights on
: or something...anyhow, should I need a new
: battery, any recommendations ( and correct
: type please )...I usually use a Yuasa but
: open to suggestions.
: Cheers from Wirral
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