Mud-like substance in my oil sump...

[Waiex191]

(and I doubt anyone still has unsealed batteries)

You overestimate me Noel......at least until my current battery gives out 

What is this sealed battery thing of which you speak?

[Millietant]

This is the catalogue photo of what I'll be getting - £55

[ribbert]

This is the catalogue photo of what I'll be getting - £55

Dean, I take it you don't mean that exact battery?

Noel

[Millietant]

LOL, no, that's just the "catalogue" photo - I'll be getting the 712142 P battery, which is their VP14A-3 (replaces the YB14L as standard on the pre 1990 FJ here). 

[fj1289]

That's not a battery ... now THIS is a battery!  (Said in a Crocodile Dundee voice)

[T Legg]

That's not a battery ... now THIS is a battery!  (Said in a Crocodile Dundee voice)

I see , that battery is designed to be used at 90 degree lean angles.

[fj1289]

We're really going to NOT try testing out the upside capabilities.....

[Millietant]

Now that really does look like at a BATTERY Chris.....and so it should at £400, without shipping and 2.32kg weight. Those lithium ion batteries really do give some weight savings 

I wonder where would be the best place to fit it.....up in the fairing, behind the headlight, or should I just make a bracket and attach it to my forks, just above the front fender/mudguard, like you've done

[Waiex191]

I bought an EarthX lithium battery for my airplane. In aviation, weight is the enemy.  If my current old technology cheap battery lasts 5 years like my other batteries have, that's good enough for me.