winter project

pomps · Post by **pomps** » Sat Sep 08, 2012 12:12 am

aim is to get my Model 14(with CSR motor)on the road for next spring.i bought it from a dealer,but has no battery.i see from the book it should have a MLZ9E,are they still available?or what is recommended?any help appreciated

en7jos · Post by **en7jos** » Sat Sep 08, 2012 3:48 am

Hi Pomps,

Check out this thread which has a similar question and will probably give you some of the answers you are looking for:
http://WWW.AJS-MATCHLESS.COM/link.asp?TOPIC_ID=6801

I've recently being searching for an appropriate battery for my G3 so been looking into different options. I'm not sure what the battery style / size for your later M14 is (hidden away in the side 'toolbox'?) but you might find something useful in my ramblings here:
Selecting a new battery for a classic bike

Regards, James

Ian5913 · Post by **Ian5913** » Sat Sep 08, 2012 1:19 pm

I have converted mine to 12v but the local motorcycle shop does 6 & 12v to fit have a look here
http://www.tayna.co.uk/SVR-Batteries-S1111-1.html

It will of course depend on what you are using it for and how often you want to ride it.

The spares scheme do a range but as I recall you need to collect as they cant post for obvious reasons

The above ^^^ article is also good

Ian

Merlin · Post by **Merlin** » Sat Sep 08, 2012 1:38 pm

I have a Varta(6v) battery on my G3,take it off every winter now 8 years old not bad value for £30.
Regards,
Merlin

rex.webb · Post by **rex.webb** » Sat Sep 08, 2012 8:22 pm

Allways have Varta on my Diesel Matchless .
When i need a Car Battery it will be a Varta also .
Ride with CARE and LIVE LONG to ENJOY your Bikes and Scooters.
Insured with Peter James.

pomps · Post by **pomps** » Sat Sep 08, 2012 8:26 pm

thanks for the replies lads i shall have to decide whether to stay 6 volt or convert.i bought the bike from Kettering Classics,so not too far to pick up any bits.