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WR250Rfan


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Looks like the WRR/X take a YTZ7 battery. Does this look right and has anyone tried them?

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Hi Brian,

That's the right model type and is the same dimensions as mine, with pos and neg the right way round.  That's incredibly cheap!!!  What's the catch?



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I was hoping someone might have used one and could give some feedback Steve. You can't go far wrong with a battery though can you?



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Not at that price you can't.  And it's a known and trusted manufacturer. 

I thought my bike had a duff battery when I bought it.  It went flat after a couple of days.  A good charge and it's been fine since.  I put it down to too many short starts in the garage before I actually got out to ride my new toy.



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As I expected, the WRR has arrived without a battery so I have ordered one so should be able to report back soon. Menawhile, with all the electronic gadgetry on the bike I don't think I should mess around trying to start it using a battery tender confuse

Are there likely to be any problems with it being off battery for at least a month?

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Anyone used an Optimate battery charger? I'm particularly looking at the Optimate 4. Thought it'd be a good idea while the bike is parked up for longer periods of time. Any thoughts? hmm.gif



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I use an Oxford Oximiser which charges at 0.6A. It says that it can be left connected and charging, but for some reason (probably cos I'm old fashioned) I just put it on for 24hrs or so once a month. Seem to keep my battery in good shape. Definitely much better than letting a battery go low and boost charging it. 



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I have been using an Optimate 3 for many years on my TTR and WR gel batteries and it works great. I do the same as Steve and just top up the batteries if the bikes haven't been used for a while.

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Much thanks to you both...this really is becoming the go to site for quick impartial advice.

Cheers guys thumbsup.gif



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