well i gave the stang a little run yesterday, and put it away for the winter. i unhooked the battery altogether, because i dont think it was going to start if i only tried to start it once a week. i wouldnt have made it.
this way i will trickle charge it over the winter, and see if it lasts me another spring, summer and fall of next year. i really wont mind having to buy another battery if i get through spring summer fall of 06. i guess then its worth another 70 bucks for the lightweight battery.
however, anyone looking to use this lightweight battery all year round i dont think is going to have much luck.