femster87
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| posted on 24/11/10 at 09:56 PM |
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Odyssey PC680 battery
any reviews of this product? Pros and Cons? Any users on here
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scootz
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| posted on 24/11/10 at 09:57 PM |
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Small, light and powerful... two thumbs up from me!
It's Evolution Baby!
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Benzo
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| posted on 24/11/10 at 10:01 PM |
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Where is the cheapest place to source these light race batteries? ive always used varleys in the past and got them from demon tweeks, but im on cheap
skate mode..!
[Edited on 24/11/10 by Benzo]
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rf900rush
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| posted on 24/11/10 at 10:06 PM |
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I've had one one mine since 2003 no problems yet.
1st on a RF900 now ZX12R.
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Dusty
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| posted on 24/11/10 at 10:08 PM |
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680 is OK if you like a big battery! 545 does my ST170 and the blacktop before it. About 4 years old now and started even when left for 3 months while
I lazed in Oz.
Bought it on ebay!!!
[Edited on 24/11/10 by Dusty]
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Benzo
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| posted on 24/11/10 at 10:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by rf900rush
I've had one one mine since 2003 no problems yet.
1st on a RF900 now ZX12R.
ok so can you tell me, what would the advantage be of running a Varley type battery over a standard bike battery? im also running a blade engine..
longlivity only? because the bike batteries are about a 3rd of the cost?
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RazMan
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| posted on 24/11/10 at 10:31 PM |
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The gel batteries are ok in all sorts of positions (although upright is best) They are completely sealed and will give a much higher cranking current
than a bike battery. That PC680 will easily crank over a 7 litre V8 so it is far larger than you really need - mine whizzes my little V6 over nicely
after 4 years of abuse, left to go flat, quick charging etc.
Cheers,
Raz
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dhutch
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| posted on 24/11/10 at 10:54 PM |
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Ive got a Powervamp PVR25 in mine, works well for the 1900 cvh, ditto on my housemates car.
Daniel
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Wadders
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| posted on 24/11/10 at 11:08 PM |
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Just take care never to let it go completely flat, as it will probably kill it
I found out that the hard way. now use an optimate to keep mine in good condition
Al
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RK
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| posted on 25/11/10 at 12:07 AM |
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Thumbs up. Nissan CA18DET turbo lump, often doesn't start properly, and this battery goes ages before it needs another charge.
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blakep82
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| posted on 25/11/10 at 01:18 AM |
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what's a good price for these? just looking on ebay you know...
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Ben_Copeland
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| posted on 25/11/10 at 06:40 AM |
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Mines kept on an Optimate Charger all through the winter as they don't like the cold weather, plus it makes sure it never drains flat.
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franky
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| posted on 25/11/10 at 06:56 AM |
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Have a look at www.powervampracing.co.uk they're the same but re-branded. I've got a pc680 to my 3.0 motor and its amazing how easily it
copes.
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bimbleuk
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| posted on 25/11/10 at 08:27 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by RazMan
The gel batteries are ok in all sorts of positions (although upright is best) They are completely sealed and will give a much higher cranking current
than a bike battery. That PC680 will easily crank over a 7 litre V8 so it is far larger than you really need - mine whizzes my little V6 over nicely
after 4 years of abuse, left to go flat, quick charging etc.
Certainly serves my 5.7L V8 anyway! If I drove the car everyday and kept it outside I would have gone for a 900 series but it's garaged so the
680 is fine for starting it. They have a high initial cranking but can quickly tail off if you need continuous cranking.
I was lucky to get mine trade for £60 you'd be doing well to buy one for much under £100 retail.
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dhutch
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| posted on 25/11/10 at 08:29 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
Mines kept on an Optimate Charger all through the winter as they don't like the cold weather, plus it makes sure it never drains flat.
Yeah, i actaully took mine out, for other reasons, over winter and kept in side.
However this year im hoping to keep it up with odd weekend runs out in the car.... watch this space.
Daniel
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redeye
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| posted on 25/11/10 at 09:41 AM |
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10 out of 10 from me
Had mine about 3.5 years and its never let me down
Patrick
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Yazza54
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| posted on 25/11/10 at 09:58 AM |
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Got one on my fury. Probably overkill but I didn't have much faith in the little gel bike battery. Works great and would easily spin over
something much bigger. Like mentioned before though dont let it go completely dead. They don't like being drained then recharged over and over
again, but with either regular use or trickle charger it'll last forever. Mine was about £80 on eBay.
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Jenko
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| posted on 25/11/10 at 12:56 PM |
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I bought one a few weeks ago....Cheapest I found was 86 delivered and that was from good ol' ebay.
Pj.
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blakep82
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| posted on 25/11/10 at 01:13 PM |
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seems to be some on ebay (2nd hand, 1 year usage) for £49 +£10 post. if only i needed one now... no point in getting one for it to sit around for
another few months/years
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solder_guy
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| posted on 5/2/11 at 02:40 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Ben_Copeland
Mines kept on an Optimate Charger all through the winter as they don't like the cold weather, plus it makes sure it never drains flat.
I keep my 680 in the car and on a charger all the time for this reason.
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