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  1. 5th February 2015, 08:15 PM #11
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    Quote Originally Posted by badwolf340 View Post
    If it's an intelligent charger you can leave battery in place (waits for comments )
    Nah, I'm afraid my charger is thick as sh*t Brian
    Can anyone recommend a clever one? Preferably cheaper than a new battery!
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  2. 5th February 2015, 08:19 PM #12
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    You can remove the battery with no problems
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    If the battery isn't too bad then you'll be able to salvage it with a charger but sometimes once it's dead it's dead. I'd leave the battery in place but disconnect the terminals and leave it overnight to charge Euan.
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  4. 5th February 2015, 10:17 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by stoney View Post
    You can remove the battery with no problems
    Quote Originally Posted by MiniiGP View Post
    If the battery isn't too bad then you'll be able to salvage it with a charger but sometimes once it's dead it's dead. I'd leave the battery in place but disconnect the terminals and leave it overnight to charge Euan.
    Thanks guys, I have no power feed in garage, so I'll take the battery out and give it a charge.

    I was really p'd off today as I was looking forward to hearing that motor start up and burble away to itself. First time for a while I've been in the mood!

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  5. 5th February 2015, 10:56 PM #15
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    I've got several chargers in my garage Euan (my dad was a hoarder). Your welcome to borrow one if you want. How about I meet you tomorrow after my work if you can and I can take that suspension off your hands ?


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    2 birds, 1 stone and all that :)


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  9. 6th February 2015, 12:56 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by Craig View Post
    I've got several chargers in my garage Euan (my dad was a hoarder). Your welcome to borrow one if you want. How about I meet you tomorrow after my work if you can and I can take that suspension off your hands ?
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    That would be handy Craig. I have a wee charger as I often had to remove and charge Dad's Honda Jazz battery as he used the car so little, but if you have a better one that would be fine. You're most welcome to pick up the suspension, just give me a time and we'll sort it out. I should get the suspension out of the hut by the afternoon!

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  10. 6th February 2015, 01:16 PM #20
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    I have one of these http://www.ctekchargers.co.uk/?gclid...Fc6CfgodYEMAKA if you need to borrow it Euan if Craig can't sort you out
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