which battery?

[trophy]

Hello again.  My recent B31 purchase came without a battery.  I would like to use a modern AGM battery that would fit into the battery carrier as the original lead acid battery did. Any suggestions/recommendations gratefully received.
After draining the crankcase of 1.5 lts of black oil, cleaning the carburetor, rigging up a temporary fuel supply etc, started 2nd kick.  I love these old thumpers.

[Bess]

Hi,
    Personally I would use Cyclon battery in a retro case, Amal sell it in a bundle:

http://amalcarb.co.uk/batteries/6-volt-battery-case.html

http://amalcarb.co.uk/batteries/12-volt-switchable-battery.html

https://www.allbatteries.co.uk/cyclon-battery/6v/2-5ah-amp3707.html?utm_source=GoogleProductSearch&utm_medium=comparator&utm_campaign=GPS&gclid=Cj0KCQiAnKeCBhDPARIsAFDTLTK9WbU72eTNZHsRM0Pbv_h1UO7grOopQK6c66cW3H5XrrVPVLOBZTIaAs1LEALw_wcB

Best wishes...

[B Murphy]

Yes I second the Cyclon battery. I put two together on my BSA B31 last year and they are still fully charged up after standing over winter.

[Barriball]

Hi.

Lucas offer a thick rubber case to replicate the original. I bought one and have been pleased with it. My original straps fit fine. If you cant find one let me know I have the box it came in somewhere.

Barry.

[DAVE BRADY]

'mornin',

Paul Goff has a selection of batteries and cases.

Dave.

[trophy]

Hello all.  Many thanks for all of your suggestions.  I settled for the Cyclon type from Pride and Clark.   Is that the same Pride and Clark that I remember from my '50s riding days?

[Bess]

Hi,
     If they are cheaper at Pride and Clarke than the links I posted can I have their web address?

Best wishes...

[trophy]

Hi,
     If they are cheaper at Pride and Clarke than the links I posted can I have their web address?

Best wishes...

On ebay.   Enersys Cyclon 6volt 5ah Battery    prideandclarke (10853)   £24.99

[Bess]

Hi,

    Thanks.....Best wishes