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Batteries batteries batteries.

#1 Post by Falconihlist » Mon Apr 11, 2011 7:51 pm

I am going to be resiting the battery to under the pillion seat when I eventually get round to doing the swingarm as I need to delete the battery tray for it to work. What batteries do you guys recommend, I can then look to see which ones will be safe to operate on their side, if I will have to modify the single seat cowl. Cheers
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#2 Post by HowardQ » Mon Apr 11, 2011 10:09 pm

I've just fitted a Dynavolt gel battery, which I recken should be OK in this position, but best to check with them.


http://www.dynavolt.co.uk/buyersguide.aspx
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#3 Post by Falcopops » Mon Apr 11, 2011 11:24 pm

Gel or AGM batteries can pretty much go in any orientation and be safe.

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Re: Batteries batteries batteries.

#4 Post by Falco9 » Tue Apr 12, 2011 2:55 pm

Falconihlist wrote:I am going to be resiting the battery to under the pillion seat when I eventually get round to doing the swingarm as I need to delete the battery tray for it to work. What batteries do you guys recommend, I can then look to see which ones will be safe to operate on their side, if I will have to modify the single seat cowl. Cheers
Have you actually measured up to see if you will have a clearance issue with the battery box? I ask because I'm sure that when Hansie did the swap to the Gen2 swinging arm he did have enough clearance after removing the plastic flap. It was close but I'm sure I remember it did fit

It was a while ago though, so I may be wrong :smt017

Worth looking into though as it would make life a whole lot easier for you

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#5 Post by Falconihlist » Tue Apr 12, 2011 3:28 pm

That's what I was thinking. at the moment, I don't have the little protector fitted as I had a hugger on the bike when I bought it. I am intending to raise the ride height, as I can currently sit on the bike with my legs slightly bent and feet flat on the floor.

I think for the time being, I will do the swingarm swap, and get it set up correctly. Going to try and book it in at Griff's with a Nooj clean in May hopefully.
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