Correct code for rga battery (acid)

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Can anyone tell me this is the correct code for an acid lead battery for an RGA/RGS please

I have 12N4-3,C60NRAL-A

thanks Shaun
 
Hi Shaun - That sounds like a 12AH battery - correct number should be (or similar to) C60-24LN-A - Should have a 24 in it somewhere - Regards - Phil
 
Think there's a typo in your ref Shaun.  Why not check a battery manufacturer catalogue/application guide to check size & terminal layout...or ask the supplier?

From (almost) the first part of what you've listed, it may be a 24AH battery of the correct dimensions, but breather is on top.  A side exit breather is listed as correct for the RGS series -
Top vent
http://www.yuasabatteries.co.uk/12n24-3-yuasa-12v-24ah-333-p.asp
Side vent
http://www.yuasabatteries.co.uk/12n24-3a-yuasa-12v-24ah-334-p.asp

And no, I'm not recommending that site - it just happened to pop up with a Google search.  Worryingly, Yuasa & Varta list something different to the above...the latter suggest a 30AH unit will fit, with lots of CCA...check the size of your battery tray first!
 
youre right  12N24-3 C60N24L-A

but shoukd have a side vent then, dims are ok

Many thanks guys.

Shaun
 
Hi Lemon

Unless you want it exactly as original, I'd recommend an AGM type battery. The price is not much different but they have lots of advantages over the liquid electrolyte (wet cell) type ...
Generally smaller than a wet cell battery for a higher CCA rating, can be mounted in any orientation, no need to top up with distilled water, and won't spew that horrible white gunk all over the battery tray.

Cheers,
Cam
 
LJ, seriously mate. As others have said. Forget that old kit. Go AGM. Get your ruler out, measure your LxWxH and give Google half an hour to find the best deal. Motobatt are cheap with a good selection of sizes. They also generally come with +/- posts all 4 corners, so you can always turn it around to suit your wiring. I use a Motobatt in the FJ, paid ca ?50 quid from ebay, and will probably use one in the Jota now that the Odyssey has reached the end of its life.

And if you drop the bike - no acid damage to paint etc.

Cold Cranking Amps are great for spinning up our big heavy engine internals, swimming in gloopy 20w/50

If you want to stay old tech, I like Varta.

Paul
 
LJ

what about Odessy PC680. Got one on my RGS and will be putting one on the RGA soon. Never had a problem with them myself but I know everyone has thier own opinion about these. Hope that helps mate

Geoff
 
motoddrob said:
lead acid batteries and dinosaurs, unfortunetly only one extinct. Try moving into the 21st century :D
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That a bit like saying old motor bikes and dinosaurs, unfortunetly only one extinct. Try moving into the 21st century  :D

                        Dave
 
dja981 said:
motoddrob said:
lead acid batteries and dinosaurs, unfortunetly only one extinct. Try moving into the 21st century :D
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That a bit like saying old motor bikes and dinosaurs, unfortunetly only one extinct. Try moving into the 21st century  :D
                         Dave
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Was thinking along these very lines while out for a ride on my 30yo Le Mans 3 on the weekend. Growing up all I could afford were old bikes and the 30 year old bikes I rode in those days were not a patch on the 30 year old I was riding on the weekend. Those old Brit singles would have required a spare bike for parts and a mobile garage if you had any thoughts about going 50km from home let alone 500. And then I started thinking about the modern bikes and wondering how reliable they will be in 30 years. I think the bikes we enjoy were made right in the sweet spot of reliability and durability, and before planned obsolescence was discovered.
 
Thanks guys

I know Odyssey etc are the way to go,had one fitted (once I could figure out how to get it in!)but moving at the moment and just need some back up to stop that oh shit need to go and cant crap.Their cheap and cheerful until my world settles down :D

LJ
 
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