I am an ageing (40) new biker having recently purchased an XJ600 as my first biggish bike (1995 model in case of mishaps etc). After about a month I had problems with starting, and the battery suddenly going flat. I was told that the regulator rectifier and battery were duff and to replace both. I did this and the problem (for now) has gone away and there are no problems with starting. Have heard some nightmare stories about RR's wearing out one after another and wonder if anyone has any advice on prolonging life of said items. All comments gratefully accepted!!!

I don't think there is anyway of prolonging the life of the regulator rectifier but to keep the battery in tip top condition consider something like http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/OPTIMATE-3-SP-MOTORC...1QQcmdZViewItem