Holding Charge

I was asked recently where one could buy a battery for a Dragonfly. My answer was that I didn’t know; I presume motorcycle shops still sell lead-acid batteries but clearly one cannot order them on-line to be sent through the post! I haven’t bought one in years – not since I discovered sealed AGM batteries. AGM stands for Absorbent Glass Mat and is an advanced type of lead acid battery that is sealed, spill-free, and maintenance-free. I have them on all my older machines – they are inexpensive, unaffected by vibration and appear to hold their charge almost indefinitely! Ebay offers a wide range of sizes and capacities. The only change needed is to the connectors, which are generally the Lucar spade type found on modern vehicles. So, if the Douglas is laid up for the winter and you’re wondering if the lights will still work come next spring – I can strongly recommend an AGM battery as the way forward!