Date:         Tue, 13 Feb 2001 10:07:58 -0700
Reply-To:     cz137@HOME.COM
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From:         Cory Zumbrennen <cz137@HOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: batteries?
Comments: To: Stpehen J Fry <naiu@MEDIAONE.NET>
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When I looked into this there were two models Red Top and Yellow Top.  The
red is normal, the yellow is deep cycle.  The battery had to be mounted on
its side in order to fit, either that or you had to cut the top posts off,
which may or may not void your warrranty.  Deep cycle is better of course.

Cory
'90 Syncro Westy


> Would like to pose a question to list concerning the Optima Deep Cycle
> Batteries. I have searched bit and still lack the answer I am searching
for
> including the archives of the list.
>
> - What are the model numbers that will fit under drivers seat for spare
> battery?
>
>
> - What are the differences between the models?
>
>
> - What conifgurations have the models been mounted in?
>
>
> - What have you found to work best?
>
>
>
> - Any links to pages with pics; info?
>
>
> - What about for a main Battery under passengers seat?
>
>
> - Also have installed Hella battery isolator relay per wiring diagrams in
> Bentley Manual; Question posed is this it does not seem to be charging the
> battery, could this be because 1. it is wired improperly even though wired
> per Bentley and tested with meter? 2. PO did not install a Deep Cycle
> Battery there and it is only a regular battery?
>
>
>
>
> You Guys/Gals are Great :)Thanks for all the Help!
>
> Namaste
> Stephen Fry
>
> 85 Westy' Ole Bessy
>
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