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Decor58

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  1. As with most things, you do get what you pay for, but there is a limit where it becomes spending money for the sake of it (for a brand)


    Had a couple of really cheap ones (less than £10) and I generally found the clips broke if it got too windy as the clips were cheap and flimsy. Also some of them weren't actually waterproof even though they were advertised as being waterproof


    Though there's no guarantee the more expensive ones will have a better clip or be any more waterproof, but I think if you have the cheapest of the cheap you can't complain its poor quality.


    Overall there isn't a massive difference and anything is generally better than nothing.

  2. I would highly recommend the CTEK charging system, if you shop around you can get them for as little as £35, though some places charge over £100!


    It is capable of reviving batteries with very low charge and will maintain charge on a battery so you can leave it plugged in indefinitely.


    A very good product, just make sure you get the correct voltage and ampage charger for your bike.

  3. The only possible damage it may cause is to blow the regulator/rectifier and alternator. If the battery is dead, the bike will be constantly trying to charge it which can cause the reg/rec to overheat and blow and it's quite an expensive repair bill.


    If I were you, I'd try charging the battery on a 12v charger that has a trickle charge. If you don't have one, I'd recommend you look at getting a ctek charging system, as it can revive sulphated batteries and can be left attached indefinitely and help to maintain the battery.


    If after charging the battery it looses it's charge again I would replace it, for the sake of £40 (typical cost) I would say it's highly worth it

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