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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Nosebolt on July 23, 2012, 06:46:19 PM

Title: Bollox….
Post by: Nosebolt on July 23, 2012, 06:46:19 PM
looks like the CJ batteries have given up, neither will hold more than 11 volts so will need to find some replacements, more fukin cash I ain't got
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: Cockney Boy on July 23, 2012, 07:01:20 PM
You tried a scrap yard as they are getting more for a good second hand one than they'd get in scrap value.
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: Nosebolt on July 23, 2012, 07:10:28 PM
mate has a trade account at Bristol Batteries so will get new just don't need the expense just now :banghead:
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: Bishops Finger on July 23, 2012, 08:56:05 PM
Mr Bolt...by given up what do you mean...its probably new ones but exlain the symptoms
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: Nosebolt on July 23, 2012, 09:03:23 PM
on charge for 24 hrs. off the charger reads 12.8v within 30 mins and not fitted to car reads 11v

Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: Bishops Finger on July 23, 2012, 09:11:44 PM
Had this issue @ 12months ago...err no expert but its probably battery
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: Cockney Boy on July 23, 2012, 09:50:32 PM
Just out of interest what voltage and charging current is your charger kicking out?
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: Nosebolt on July 23, 2012, 10:07:44 PM
I'm using a Ctek charger and have run conditioning as well, the batteries were stood for a year not in use and are screwed, was only really venting at having to spend more money I aint got
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: Bishops Finger on July 23, 2012, 10:17:05 PM
Running permanently?  TJs on a Halfords one but leave it for weeks in the truck...all i can suggest is a wierd battery drain.....
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: IrishCJ6 on July 26, 2012, 08:06:13 AM
I would say the battery sulphurated, or the battery was allowed to drain completley before being charged, wet batterys do not like to be drained completley
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: Dave69 on July 26, 2012, 11:06:16 AM
dont store them on a cold floor as this will kill them quickly. add a lagging jacket around the battery to keep them "warm" aids their life and natural battery drain.
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: wildwood on July 26, 2012, 12:00:49 PM
 :die:
had the same problem as NB. happens when they don't get used mine were dry stored in warm garage off floor....
still fOoked after a year...... New battery and regular use of C-Tek charger has stopped that this year. also just saved GC battery that is 2009 and was losing charge as it only gets a use  once a month, now a couple of C-Tek sessions and it's always ready.
just my 2 cents and was £45 well spent in my case :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: gazjeep on July 27, 2012, 12:35:59 AM
First an airflow, then an Optimate kept my original motorbike battery going for 13 years.

Got a c-tek now on a spare jeep one & on the TJ occassionally if required.

Like the hippy says, best £45 you will spend  :icon_winkle:

Oh & Jez, ta mate, loving the Beowulf  :icon_super:
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: wildwood on July 27, 2012, 08:30:17 AM
trouble is now I want a pair for the ZZR 1400..... Mmmmmn! :icon_twisted:
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: gazjeep on July 28, 2012, 11:37:42 PM
Well you had better buy a pair then hadn't you  :003:

After all, it would only be fair  :icon_super:
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: Dtimot8 on July 29, 2012, 04:54:04 PM
NB if you can wait till cheapfest
I will have  couple of TJ batteries one new the other fairly new
Dont want nothing for them except a few quid into Will's H4H bucket
if thats any good let me know
Regards Tim
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: Nosebolt on July 29, 2012, 05:09:13 PM
sounds cool Tim, thanks :003:

do have a 'get me by' battery coming this week but tray takes two so would be a real help
Title: Re: Bollox….
Post by: isle of man on July 29, 2012, 07:52:33 PM
Ding-a-ling!!!