RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
- hairygit
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
Looks like no speedo cable fitted to it though?????
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
No Hairy G. It'll be one of them there new fangled electronical devices like what's on the Innovovava.
- bikerbaker
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
Very nice but it could do with a seat on it.
- gtd65
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
The time has come to replace the battery, charger does not want to charge it up.
Battery is currently holding 11.2/11.2v so I assume it's basically goosed?
Any recommendations for the replacement battery?
Battery is currently holding 11.2/11.2v so I assume it's basically goosed?
Any recommendations for the replacement battery?
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- bikerbaker
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
Just hate it when that happens! Smart chargers deciding for you when your battery is kaput. My old fashioned charger died a couple of years ago after about 30 years during which time it "reconditioned" lots of car and bike batteries (might have killed a few too but overall saved me loads).
Had a couple of cheap batteries on the C90 which have worked OK for a while but last year I fitted a Motobatt MB5U, just over £30 but seems great. Depends on how often you use the bike and how long you are planning on keeping it really. Probably be fine with a cheapy if used regularly and or trickle charged.
- hairygit
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
I've dealt with these people before, battery still good after more than 3 years. The only gripe I had with them is no personal collection, which is a pain when they are less than a mile from me, so have to wait for it to come by courier. The reason they gave was "Health and Safety" regs as they don't have a dedicated retail counter to deal with collections, bloody stupid if you ask me!gtd65 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:39 pmThis appears to be the cheapest on eBay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lextek-Motor ... SwyXNaAflU
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
Yeah I'm using the Aldi smart charger on it - just clicks and goes back to the voltage reading when you try to charge.bikerbaker wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2018 10:01 amJust hate it when that happens! Smart chargers deciding for you when your battery is kaput. My old fashioned charger died a couple of years ago after about 30 years during which time it "reconditioned" lots of car and bike batteries (might have killed a few too but overall saved me loads).
Had a couple of cheap batteries on the C90 which have worked OK for a while but last year I fitted a Motobatt MB5U, just over £30 but seems great. Depends on how often you use the bike and how long you are planning on keeping it really. Probably be fine with a cheapy if used regularly and or trickle charged.
A mate of mine has an older style battery charger I could try, I guess...
The bike it only taken out on nice sunny days to be honest. The cheap Chinese unit has done well to survive 4 years in fairness.
Did you fit the YB5L-B to your Kayak?
Last edited by gtd65 on Thu Feb 22, 2018 2:48 pm, edited 1 time in total.
- gtd65
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
Just checked the dimensions of my battery vs the Lextec:hairygit wrote: ↑Thu Feb 22, 2018 10:36 amI've dealt with these people before, battery still good after more than 3 years. The only gripe I had with them is no personal collection, which is a pain when they are less than a mile from me, so have to wait for it to come by courier. The reason they gave was "Health and Safety" regs as they don't have a dedicated retail counter to deal with collections, bloody stupid if you ask me!gtd65 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:39 pmThis appears to be the cheapest on eBay:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lextek-Motor ... SwyXNaAflU
Lextek Motorcycle Battery YB5L-B 120x60x130mm
Riders Motorcycle Battery XXXX-X 110x68x85mm
Suppose I should measure the cage dimensions rather than the battery?
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Re: RIDERS CUB DISCUSSION
This might be closer in size to the original Riders unit?
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lextek-Motor ... SwC-taAbrq
Lextek Motorcycle Battery YB4L-B 120x70x92mm (YB4LB)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Lextek-Motor ... SwC-taAbrq
Lextek Motorcycle Battery YB4L-B 120x70x92mm (YB4LB)