When I bought my bike it came with a battery which looked like new, but age unknown. It finally failed about 2 years ago, after 8 years of my use. I consider that to be very good service, as I use the electric starter for all starts. Never use an external charger during riding season.The capacitor itself isn't to blame. I've been running [trouble free] for 8 years on a tiny little capacitor. A battery is only a solution when the battery works. When was the last time you had a battery go for 8 years without having to touch it? For that matter, when was the last time you had a stock alternator go for 8 years without touching it?
You can't condemn all PMA/capacitor setups because of the poor execution of some.
I believe my stock alternator is the original alternator. I have owned and driven the bike for 10 years now, with no problems at all. Total touching involved replacing brushes after about 7 years of use..................takes about 10 minutes. I do clean the slip rings once per year..............also takes maybe 10 minutes. Very little maintenance required.
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"Can't condemn all PMA/capacitor setups because of poor execution of some"
I totally agree.....................that's why I suggested the lads should use Japanese high quality parts. I think I recall that you use Japanese parts for your charging system. Am I correct on that?
What I do condemn is young lads on these web sites being marketed and sold sub standard, poor quality, Taiwan/Chinese electrical parts. They then delete the battery and use a capacitor. That makes for a bad combination. They are paying expensive prices but are not being delivered any value for their money.