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[jaffa90]

Has anybody replaced there lead/acid 12volt 5ah kick start only battery to a sealed/gel fill one like the MOTOBATT MB5U sealed one?

[Paul M H]

I replaced the 12v 14AH Lead Acid one on my Electric start work Bullet with the Sealed Gel 12v 14AH Battery sold by Hitchcocks around 4 years ago its still going strong used daily if that's any help seems too survive better in winter with more cranking power and had no problems with vibration.

[Pwayman]

I've fitted one of Mr H's 5ah gel batteries about 15 months ago .... no problems as yet.

[Pale Rider]

I've fitted two 5ah 6 volt cyclone batteries, they fit nicely in the dummy box. You just need to wire them in series to get 12 volts. Been fitted a couple of years now and seem fine.

Keith.

[Norm]

Haven't tried the MB5U but I have an MB9U that I use in various bikes because the pos/neg terminals are reversable. I use it in various bikes and also as a cranking battery for starting some big bikes, BMW's, Hondas etc and use it often in my Inter. It sometimes gets a good workout and so far it performs very well. It appears to be a quality battery and the MB5U will be the next battery I get for a kickstart Enfield. The MB9U will fit the E/S Enfields and they are not overpriced either

[PeteF]

The only problem I've found with gel batteries is that they die very quickly at the end of their life.

[Edward]

I replaced the battery on my 500 classic ES 2003 with an AGM type battery. Much higher cranking power and you can leave it standing for months without charging. I know it's not the same bike as yours but I thought it might be of interest.

[jaffa90]

Thanks for your replies,i`ve ordered a YUASA YB5L-B.
I`ve always found this make reliable and hopefully Jap quality,Chinese/taiwan crap you can keep.

[Symon]

Fitted one to the wifes electra X. Loads of power to crank it over, like the duel terminals - eaiser to fit the lead for the trickle charger and comes with a full 2 year replacement warranty - yuasa are only 1 year.

[jaffa90]

BIG mistake,must be an age thing,bought the Yuasa DRY battery hoping to fill it up with electrolite at A.T.S. or Quick fit or National as i did many years ago.
Sorry we do not use it and it`s illegal to sell it on it`s own.
I have got some at a price and will never do it again.
It`s gel/sealed batteries for me in future.