Battery/Electrics relocation w/Stock seat

[Guest]

IMO the electrics are too susceptible to the elements in their current position, and would like to relocate them (the area between pods, and rear fender should be more than enough space). Has anyone done this with stock seat/plastics? I assume that, when I do relocate the electrics (i.e. ignitor, R/R, solenoid, fusebox, flasher relay, and battery) I will have to build my own enclosure and it will be pretty noticeable even behind the side panels.

[chuck hahn]

Remember that the electrics are also located on the sides of bikes so that ample airflow while moving can cool them,,THEY NEED AIRFLOW TO COOL OR THEY OVERHEAT.

Oh...and they bare made to be exposed to the elements. If your just looking to keep them clean and dry its really not an issue.

[chuck hahn]

In front of the fender but behind the pods is gonna flood them with engine heat ON TOP OF the heat they naturally create while operating...Myself, I would do it.

[Bonehead]

In front of the fender but behind the pods is gonna flood them with engine heat ON TOP OF the heat they naturally create while operating...Myself, I would do it.

With your description, I'll assume you mean you wouldn't do it

To be honest, I think I will probably just keep it stock for now unless I go with a cafe-ish seat. Since I got a stock seat, I'll just let this thought sit in the back of my head with other modifications I have been sketching out

I do however have to find out how to mount a battery that is larger than the battery box hahaha I will probably just drop the money for an Evo 8 cell eventually and the problem will become nonexistent. For now, I can deal with the battery just hanging on I guess... If there is an alternative I am all ears.

[chuck hahn]

Yes...I forgot the nt on would. I would NOT put them anywhere that restricts any more air than they get on the side of the bike nor would I put them where they will be subjected to the baking hot heat from the engine.

[hjfisk]

With your description, I'll assume you mean you wouldn't do it

To be honest, I think I will probably just keep it stock for now unless I go with a cafe-ish seat. Since I got a stock seat, I'll just let this thought sit in the back of my head with other modifications I have been sketching out

I do however have to find out how to mount a battery that is larger than the battery box hahaha I will probably just drop the money for an Evo 8 cell eventually and the problem will become nonexistent. For now, I can deal with the battery just hanging on I guess... If there is an alternative I am all ears.

Why not just get the one that fits?

[chuck hahn]

Maybe if you made a box with an exhaust hole and a ram air type air scoop to provide cool ingtake air..but thats way too much work for what the current location already serves.

[chuck hahn]

Many people put the small lithium batteries in the rear glove box and run the positive cable under the seat to the starter. The ground can just come out the bottom of the box to any frame point.

[Bonehead]

Why not just get the one that fits?

Yeah, I know I simply need this for testing, hell it was $30 from eBay and I got it basically to test if it works well. It passes with flying colors... Ya know, except that whole doesn't fit thing

Many people put the small lithium batteries in the rear glove box and run the positive cable under the seat to the starter. The ground can just come out the bottom of the box to any frame point.

That's good to know. May seem like a weird question, but is the glove box in the seatpan (opened by the rear lock I guess)? First time owning a bike does have it's downfalls

Maybe if you made a box with an exhaust hole and a ram air type air scoop to provide cool ingtake air..but thats way too much work for what the current location already serves.

Exactly. There is no way I'd be doing that any time soon.

[chuck hahn]

On my bikes, what i mean by "glove box" is the space in the rear cowl where the tool kit is usually stored. I dont know exactly where yours is, but it is the place under or near the rear of the seat.

I will go look at some fiches to be more prepared on location. But i think you get the idea.

[Bonehead]

On my bikes, what i mean by "glove box" is the space in the rear cowl where the tool kit is usually stored. I dont know exactly where yours is, but it is the place under or near the rear of the seat.

I will go look at some fiches to be more prepared on location. But i think you get the idea.

Ah, gotcha. I bet the rear lock is just the release for the whole seat itself so it can be taken off for maintenance, repair, etc. I know what space you're talking about though

[chuck hahn]

Yours is that hollow space in the rear cowl once you take off the seat. Yopu can drill a hole in the cross member strap that goes from each frame rail (right above the plastic inner fender ) and use a bolt and nut to attatch the ground side of the battery. See the FRAME parts fiche and youll see what I mean.

Or better yet..just go behind the frame grab rail and put the ground to that.

[Bonehead]

Yours is that hollow space in the rear cowl once you take off the seat. Yopu can drill a hole in the cross member strap that goes from each frame rail (right above the plastic inner fender ) and use a bolt and nut to attatch the ground side of the battery. See the FRAME parts fiche and youll see what I mean.

Or better yet..just go behind the frame grab rail and put the ground to that.

Got it. Thanks for the research Definitely did not have the small box for the tool set on it, nor the frame grab bars. But, now that solves the question of the holes on my frame I had no idea what they did... Now I know I'm not going crazy.

I think I'll get that small tool holder later on so I can have a few tools just in case when I'm riding.

[chuck hahn]

Heres the frame schematic...and the cowl goes on the back most squarish looking frame strap. Youll see the 2 bolt holes there. Youll see the grab rail on the meft side of the frame as well.

http://www.bikebandit.com/1982-suzuki-gs650g/o/m21387#sch268543

Heres the rear seat cowl schematic..

http://www.bikebandit.com/1982-suzuki-gs650g/o/m21387#sch269218

[chuck hahn]

Use one of the online places and store it in your favorites so you can referrence the schematics to see whats missing and where things go. I just use Bikebandit.com for the schematics. Some people use babbits, alpha Sprts etc etc.