[shinybryan]

Hi Flecc,

Thanks for your prompt reply, yes I think you are right, the bike had been standing for a long time and I dont think the owner had bothered, (or understood the need ) to keep the battery charged, or for that matter keep the tyres hard as they were also soft on arrival. Having tried the refresh recharge and run till cutout route I think I will go the whole hog and plump for a lithium battery and charger as this seems by your various tests and comments the long term answer. Thank you again for your sound advice.

Regards Bryan