Battery maintenance/ remote terminals

cantdecide

So I was about 80 miles from home in deepest West Cork with the Mille last week and when I got onto the bike in the morning, after almost starting once or twice, it just wouldn't go. Eventually, after waking the neighbours and hunting around for a ten spanner for the seat and a set of jump leads, I got to work an hour and a half late.

Milles are notorious for battery problems (that often contribute to requiring an expensive starter failure) so I'm going to upgrade the to a Motobatt or similar but I'm also thinking about battery maintenance and the possibility of maybe extending some battery cables up under the seat in case it fails to start again.

Any suggestions?

Richard tea

Do you mean something like this http://www.surfsidemoto.com/store/product/BPC21130263.html that will allow you easier access to jump the battery?

two wheels good

Another case of accessory socket to the rescue!
An accessory socket wired to the battery to connect a trickle charger.

Compact light-weight jump-lead kits are available for bikes too - based on the same idea - a socket wire to the battery. For example here and here but may be cheaper from other suppliers.

One socket to do both jobs would be ideal.

gctest50

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/FUSED-Anderson-Lead-500mm-50a-plug-to-8mm-Lugs-6B-S-100-amp-cable-lead-/321120615394?pt=AU_Car_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4ac447bbe2

only 50a tho

Wonda-Boy

I bought a halfords battery optimiser that comes with 2 sets of leads. One a crocodile clamp and the other for leaving on the bike to hook up and optimise at short notice. Would not be without it....pricey but excellent.

http://www.halfords.ie/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_11101_catalogId_15551_productId_263923_langId_-1_categoryId_212387

inchiuvatu

If your having constant trouble starting the Mille make sure you haven't fouled the plugs it's very easy to do,

If it doesn't start but the battery is strong, if you pin open throttle it should start (you risk wrecking the starter clutch but it will start without having to clean the plugs)

I have an optimate hooked up to mine only need to top it up once a month if I'm not riding no start problems since then.