Mutt Mongrel- New Batt needed. Help!

[julesp07]

Hey guys,

Had a few issues with my Mutt battery since I bought it ~9 months ago.

Doesn’t seem to hold its charge for more than a few days.

The battery currently in there is “MT battery cb7-A part number 712071” https://secure.bitzforbikes.co.uk/photo/images/supplier/hilevel/products/712071/listing/712071.jpg

Thinking of replacing/upgrading. Anyone have any recommendations... motobatt? Also very confused over which one I need. Any advice hugely appreciated.

Also feel like I should invest in a trickle charger. Again, any reco’s hugely appreciated. And also advice on how to use/how often to use.

Thanks again!

[dynax]

i would check for a power drain on the electrical system, also check out the other thread in the pitstop section for charger/maintainers

[julesp07]

Ah perfect. Thanks. Didn’t realise there was another section, and don’t know how to move this thread!

[Joeman]

Is the bike 9months old? If so, it's the dealership's problem not yours.

[Mississippi Bullfrog]

I'm guessing it's the battery that 9 months old rather than the bike.

It depends on the history and quality of the battery if it's salvageable. If left to totally discharge they don't survive very well but a lot of batteries come with a warranty so worth checking.

There are loads of batteries out there - but don't buy cheap. It's false economy.

In terms of chargers - again there are many so I can only tell you what I use. I have a couple of CTEK charger, they do a motorcycle specific one which is fine - XS 0.8. I use that one on the Bobber.

The other one I have is more powerful but has a bike setting.

I fitted the additional leads with LED indicators that show the battery charge so you can see at a glance what state the battery is in. Personally I leave them connected whenever the bikes aren't in use every day. So the Bobber tends to be left connected all the time. The Honda I connect if I'm away for a couple of days as it has an alarm which tends to drain the battery a bit. Generally if you're not riding the bike an overnight charge once a fortnight ought to be more than sufficient.

[fastbob]

Being tight fisted and having a dislike of Optimate chargers because I used to have to sell them , I chose this option. The maintenance charger is from Machine Mart. Just chop off the crocodile clips and get out the soldering iron and heat shrink. Make up a lead for the bike with a female connector and put a male connector on the charger as well as another female connector on the crocodile clips so that you can re attach them when you want.