- tis just like living is Cornwall as old Treworgy knows! bikedoc:)

:D On hols in Italy, probs starting then no starter motor, towed off m/way. Turin Landi garage , new starter motor and 'all been checked and connected OK'.... 2/7 later probs again!!! crawled under and found earthstrap about to fall off side of gear box...gggrrr. All tightened up, 2nd bolt put...

110 for me bikedoc:D

Shame there's no evidence and only personal experience to guide us here. Loads have optimas for years and are delighted, loads have others and are delighted -- no sense to it at all. 'clinical trial needed'- pref double blinded!

Hi Mick Moore in Cornwall is our local guru and he rates Optimas and the Luna setup. Says my alternator is fine and as long as I get good connections and not too much cable run then all will be OK. fingers and credit card crossed!! BIKEDOC

Hi Steve, same here, brought the tray and Nat Lun Kit from APB, and Oprima red and yellow from Paddock Spares. There's sharks out there as some quotes for Optimas were £40 more...uuumm Looks like there room for the batterys side by side and also low enough to miss the top lid. Likewise I'll fit...

Hello, advice needed. Will 2 batteries fit into the compartment under the passenger seat? I'd like to run a leisure battery split charge set up. Is national luna the best kit? Is their power pack a good option? Is it really easy DIY? Does disconnecting the main battery during the installation...

and much appreciated reply to my 1st message bikedoc geoff

Hi People any help re roof storage boxes for forthcoming overland trip. To go onto Brownchurch heavy duty rack behind their 2006 tent? Mostly for kitchen stuff, gas ring and utensils,and also lighter clothes storage thanks bikedoc