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Dry v wet cell

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Coming to the conclusion the dry cell battery is not a good fit for a 73 enduro...if I read right, charging system can't keep up? 
lots of poor performance issues and a battery that dies quickly..  could be related?  
another thread in 72-73 details my struggles with this..  I did order a wet cell battery yuasa from a reputable supplier.  Need to find the electrolyte next
30 Aug 2021 05:05 #1

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Replied by 1971DT250 on topic Dry v wet cell

I have this in 5 of my regular riders. 2 are over 5 years old. Works very well. Many vendors on eBay.



 
The hours spent riding my Enduros is not deducted from my life span.
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Replied by MarkT on topic Dry v wet cell

Auto parts stores like O'Reillys and NAPA usually sell the battery acid for a couple bucks.
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Replied by darinm on topic Dry v wet cell

I've been really happy with that motobatt AGM battery too. Just beware if ordering from Amazon there is a significant chance they'll send the wrong size, happened 2/3 times to me.
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I had the motobatt.
I think it fried.  I read in another thread the charging system can't keep up with the gel Batts. 
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Replied by MarkT on topic Dry v wet cell

Check your rectifier. Motobatt is a good battery and works fine 
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Replied by Gr8uncleal on topic Dry v wet cell

Don't forget that there are sealed, wet cell batteries, where you don't need to worry about purchase of the acid.
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Replied by Sneezles61 on topic Dry v wet cell

That is what I just put in my RT2... but with only 5 miles so far on it... 
I did add a bit more foam to the bottom as the wires looked like they would rub on the tin box..
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Replied by 1971DT250 on topic Dry v wet cell

What Sneezles61 said is true. On some of mine I filed small notches in the sides of the battery box so the wires would clear.
The hours spent riding my Enduros is not deducted from my life span.
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New rectifier on the way.
oem...

Diode test indicated open on both sides. That may explain a few things...
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