Considering the age of our bikes, and the few years there have been non lead/acid alternatives available, i don' t really see the problem. These bikes were designed for use with the ' old' style batteries, and when used with proper care and common sense, they pose no threat. The new kind aren' t faultless either, as Li-ion batteries can burst into flames without warning, and i' d prefer a little acid spill over that any day!
