Dry cell battery

[Juggsy1]

Without making it too overly complex, I have a six volt dry cell battery I'm going to fit into a 1952 James motorbike.
Although hopefully the alternator will put out enough to keep it charged, if I need to boost it now and then what battery charger would I need. On lead acid battery's it's no problem cos my charger switches to six volt anyway.
Can't remember where I bought it otherwise I'd ask them.
Any one here clued up on dry cell batteries??

[Juggsy1]

Anyone??

[Juggsy1]

Mr2Mike said:

Is it really a dry battery? Most non-spillable motorcycle batteries are either AGM Lead Acid (Absorbent Glass Matt) or Gel Lead Acid, neither of which are classed as dry cells. Assuming it's one of these style batteries then a standard 6v motorcycle maintenance charger is probably your best bet; these can be left connected indefinitely to float charge the battery, and the better ones can also charge small capacity batteries from flat in a pretty reasonable amount of time. CTEK is one of the better made brands, but Maplin are selling off this Ring brand 6v/12v charger for £7.99. This is the same charger that Halfords sell with their own label on it.


The only genuine dry cell chemistry used for bikes that I know of is Lithium-Iron Phosphate, and whilst these can be charged with regular lead acid chargers, there are dedicated chargers available for these batteries which do a better job.

Fair point I think. If I could remember who I got it from would be handy. You know what's it like when you are well into a project and using various suppliers for bits. Tried google but full of conflicting advice.