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A twenty pence piece works great as a tool in the oversize slots to open the cell covers. Good tip 
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Chris
Must have put about 500mls in mine. Same here regards topping up battery's.
Apparantly poor voltage regulation can cause low electrolyte
Reckon everone should get out and check levels
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I drove my M3W on Monday, first time its been started for 4 1/2 weeks. Switch ignition on & off 3 times before attempting start & it went no bother. Probably helped that the temp was 13C as against 1C a few days before. Battery now 2 1/2 years old & I have the immobiliser.
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Tried to start the M3W after 4 weeks unused, switched on off 3 times as per usual, spun for about 10 seconds and then not enough power to turn over, recharged the battery same result, recharged the battery and another old battery I had lying around connected the two 2 together and the M3W started easily. In contrast my 4/4 which has a much larger capacity battery started easily. I think it is getting time for a new M3W battery despite it being less than 3 years old and always on a battery conditioner. This is the second time this winter now it has failed to start without a lot of aggravation.
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Glad she fired up Roger! Look forward to seeing you on Sat 
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My start after 4 1/2 weeks unused was without the benefit of a battery minder. Started it again today when it was 2C in the garage, a bit more churning, it started 2nd attempt.
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I am guessing you don't have the immobiliser Tim?
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So after struggling to start the M3W yesterday and eventually getting it started, thought I would go and fill up for tomorrows trip to the factory. The battery had been on the conditioner all night, the engine spun for 5 secs before the battery gave up. At least today it was in a position to jump it from another car. So moved the cars around again and it is the 4/4 tomorrow and a new battery for the M3W next week. Has anyone any experience of Westco batterys https://www.tayna.co.uk/WCP30-Westco-Platinum-Motorcycle-Battery-YIX30L-BS-SVR30-P7811.htmlThis is a direct physical replacement for the standard Banner battery with plenty of power, the Odyssey 35 has good reviews but on the face of it is 50mm too wide.
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I am a bloomin fool
Couldnt find anything to fit and just ordered another banner from these same people tonight. This looks just the job
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I am guessing you don't have the immobiliser Tim? Yes I have the immobiliser.
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