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Battery for 1974 dt125a 12v electric start
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Hello, everyone. Bought my 11 year old this bike, it's the first ive owned. The battery in the bike is an old mystery battery that only seems to get me started after a full night on the trickle charger. After 4 to 5 miles of riding it dies.
From reading here, ive learned that these bikes need a decent battery to spark/run
I see in the manual that it calls for a 12v 7ah battery, will any fleet farm or amazon battery that fits work?
something like this? www.amazon.com/ExpertPower-EXP1270-Recha...tery/dp/B003S1RQ2S/\
or do they need some other type of battery?
I am 100 percent new to this kind of mechanical work.
Thank you
From reading here, ive learned that these bikes need a decent battery to spark/run
I see in the manual that it calls for a 12v 7ah battery, will any fleet farm or amazon battery that fits work?
something like this? www.amazon.com/ExpertPower-EXP1270-Recha...tery/dp/B003S1RQ2S/\
or do they need some other type of battery?
I am 100 percent new to this kind of mechanical work.
Thank you
03 Jul 2020 12:22
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Replied by MarkT on topic Battery for 1974 dt125a 12v electric start
On the 12v 125, you need a real automotive battery. Originals are available or Motobatt should have one.
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03 Jul 2020 12:31
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Replied by R@13 on topic Battery for 1974 dt125a 12v electric start
Did you meter it while running? It’s a good way to see if it’s your charging system or battery.
Never had an at1 so someone might have better model specific advice.
Never had an at1 so someone might have better model specific advice.
Last edit: 03 Jul 2020 12:45 by R@13. Reason: Weston was answered that I posed.
03 Jul 2020 12:43
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Okay, Thank you
03 Jul 2020 12:50
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