Ok thats it I finally.....

[Volvi]

Ok thats it I finally.....changed my OEM Yuasa battery which is or was over 9 years old. Was on trickle charge for almost a week, went to start bike this morning, wouldnt fire up right away and didnt take much to flatten the battery. It did fire up after 10 min. mini charge. I was gonna go for a 10 year record of use but seeing I already have a new replacement waiting on the shelf some months, I said 9 is enough and put new one in after mornings ride.

Cant complain on 9 years and 75.000k.

PS. Test rode the Ducati Sport Classic 1000 Burned Orange this morning, thought may like a retro 2nd bike but it was more like a retro Singer sewing machine, I wasnt impressed at all. Will try a 1098S next time.