Smaller Battery....or asking to much?

[scottychop]

Still in the planning phases of my GS project an thinking about opening up the space where my battery resides, and sticking a smaller one under the tail. I just tried searching through all of the electrical section with not much luck other than the advice to BE CAREFUL.

My bike is an '81 GS450, with a large 10L-A2 size battery. 11AH, 1.1Ah charge. How would I go about finding a smaller battery or perhaps even a different dimension. Sealed of course.

I have a feeling I am asking an impossible question here.........

Scott

[Agemax]

just search for a m/cycle battery dealer and ask for a gel battery equivalent to yours. probably be half the size, and more reliable

[Planecrazy]

Unfortunately I don't recall the name of the company, but a few years back I came across a battery (several different shapes/sizes) that was being used by one of the custom chopper guys. This thing was maybe a quarter of the size of its conventional equivalent (wet, gel, agm, etc) and had something like three times the capability.

There was video showing a test where they cranked over a big V-twin for something like 11-15 minutes straight, and the battery still had capacity after the heavy duty starter caught fire and gave up! I remember it was VERY expensive, but far outclassed anything else available. If I can dig up the information I'll post it for you ... it was VERY impressive!

Regards,

[Greg B]

Check these out.

http://motydesign.com/Battery.html

I plan on trying one as soon as I finish the 1100.

[BassCliff]

Hi,

Again, the search feature is your friend.

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=159001

In that thread they are talking about this battery:
http://www.parts-unlimited.com/part/getItemDetails.do?partIds[]=219734
(You may have to copy and paste that URL into your browser.)

• ACID INCLUDED Yes
• BATTERY TYPE # RT4L-BS
• BATTERY TYPE CHEMISTRY AGM Maintenance Free
• BRAND Parts Unlimited Batteries
• C.C.A. 200
• CAPACITY AH 12
• DIMENSIONS L -4 1/2" (114mm) W - 2 13/16" (71mm) H - 3 3/8" (86mm)
• MAXIMUM CHARGE RATE 1.4
• MODEL Parts Unlimited
• TERMINAL CONFIGURATION Neg (left front) Pos (right front)
• TYPE Battery
• VOLTAGE 12
• WEIGHT 8.1 lbs

It's pretty small, with 200 cold cranking amps.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCLiff

[Planecrazy]

The battery I saw test video of was neither of the ones posted, but was more like the one GregB linked to, for what it's worth... I'm still trying to find it - was pretty unbelievable video...

Regards,

[rcoville]

Was it an Odyssey battery? I had heard from a friend about them. They were developed originally for the military, and are now available commercially. They make all kinds of sizes, BUT (always a but, isn't there?) .... THEY DO NOT MAKE ONE TO FIT MY '83 GS 1100.

Here's the link to their site ....

http://www.odysseyfactory.com/

[djg42]

i have a GS450-ive been using this battery for few months now and it works great, its the sealed type. I ordered somewhere online for 31.95, and its tiny!
Parts Unlimited-Model RTX4LBS

http://www.amazon.com/PARTS-UNLIMITED-BATTERIES-RTX4LBS-LEMM62X4B-C/dp/B00230QQLW

[Hammered]

You can make one from an 18volt battery operated tool battery.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=599316

Or theres E-Batt to just buy one. Greats guys, call them let them know your needs. http://www.ebattonline.com/BATTERIES.html

And then theres Odyssey.

http://www.odysseybatteries.com/battery/pc310.htm

[DustoffDave]

Here are a few that I am considering for myself that might be useful to you:

http://www.trailtech.net/040-BATT3.7.html

http://www.trailtech.net/040-BATT1.2.html

http://www.trailtech.net/040-BATT4.0.html

They are all pretty cost effective and remain nice and compact, but with enough power to do what you need.

[scottychop]

Wow

Thanks everyone. I had forgotten to push the instant notification on this thread and now have a ton of info. Thanks! I did find the thread on the RTX one and it looks like it fits well into the space I have.

I would love to know more about these little A123 packs. I have not seen these before. I have a couple of 18v packs out in the garage........

Cheers!


Scott