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kerry ireland.
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12 Aug 2000
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Can anyone help with information on where to find a 6v original looking battery for 1955 350cc Matchless. |
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Adrian Pancaldi
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Posted - 14 Aug 2000 : 02:56:00 AM
I'm not sure if its what your after Kerry,but I believe a dummy battery,looking the same as the original, can be obtained in which you fit a modern battery, and not spoil the look.I'm not too sure if i'm correct as i've never needed one.Even so i don't think you'd get laughed at if you made some enquiries.I'd start with the spares scheme.
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silverarrow
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Posted - 16 Aug 2000 : 12:36:33 PM
There are a number of replica battery boxes on the market ranging from about £10 upwards. I think the spares scheme stock them or can be bought from any dealer selling batteries or at any auto jumble. a jap battery can then be fitted inside the dummy box.Quite the best box I have seen is one made of rubber similar to the original material in Supreme Motorcycles, Earls Shilton, Leics. Tel 01455 841133. Hope this helps. Les Smith Keep smiling |
Michael Starr.
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Posted - 19 Aug 2000 : 10:34:31 PM
I've only just read your request for info on batteries kerry, as I've been on holiday. I have a modern gel battery inside a replica box on my 1954 Matchless, but I wanted something more original looking for my veteran so I bought an Indian Exide battery from Dragon Motorcycle Services. They're pricey at £40, but look the part. The telephone number is 01782 722840. |
Kieran Enright.
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Posted - 25 Aug 2000 : 12:06:30 PM
Dear Kerry,in the latest issue of the Club Spares Catalogue, they offer the following:- 900641 Black Rubber Battery Box (takes 6N6-3B 6V or YB3L-A 12V battery) @ £15.28. The spares scheme also sell the batteries to suit, but not by post (callers only), though if you cannot get to the shop, a local motorbike shop should be able to get the appropriate battery for you. The spares scheme price for the batteries are:- 6N6-3B @ £10.68 YB3L-A @ £11.75 Best regards, Kes Enright |
Charles.
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Posted - 31 Aug 2000 : 4:25:20 PM
What I did was to find a similar sized and looking Japanese battery and paint it black using Holts car upholstery paint. It looks OK and cost about £10 and the paint was about £4. The first one I did lasted about 6 yrs. |
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