Super that you’ve spent the money, of course. Some won’t (and survive) whilst some won’t and won’t.
Steptoe’s little joke / observation / simple good advice (call it whatever you like) was not so much directed to you as to the latter, I suspect.
Help! Battery flat right before a trip, should I replace or charge?
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Super that you’ve spent the money, of course. Some won’t (and survive) whilst some won’t and won’t.
Steptoe’s little joke / observation / simple good advice (call it whatever you like) was not so much directed to you as to the latter, I suspect.
you want help ,
learn this, and learn it fast , modern batteries , work , work , work , drop dead .
no warning they just do .
I've had punters , have a battery failure at a M-way services .
you can force feed them with the right charger , and they might live for 2-3 weeks more .
i have a tester , it is harsh , it will tell me to replace battery , punter says NO , within a month the battery is dead at home ( if lucky ) at the side of the road , or at work ( if unlucky )
charge the new battery fully , then check that the bike is charging , NOT ON THE DASH , with a meter.
and take a jump pack anyway.
learn this, and learn it fast , modern batteries , work , work , work , drop dead .
no warning they just do .
I've had punters , have a battery failure at a M-way services .
you can force feed them with the right charger , and they might live for 2-3 weeks more .
i have a tester , it is harsh , it will tell me to replace battery , punter says NO , within a month the battery is dead at home ( if lucky ) at the side of the road , or at work ( if unlucky )
charge the new battery fully , then check that the bike is charging , NOT ON THE DASH , with a meter.
and take a jump pack anyway.
Carry a spare, just in case. 
or 2.
3 would be just plain daft.
or 2.
3 would be just plain daft.
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This came off my Moto Guzzi after 6 months use about a year ago (terrible electrical system - lithium battery was a necessity if I wanted more than 1 accessory on at a time!) and has sat in the garage since. Put it through the Optimate yesterday and it took a full charge. Double checked again today and went to full after a short period so should be good to go.
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