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    Smaller Battery....or asking to much?

    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

    #2
    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
    1978 GS1085.

    Just remember, an opinion without 3.14 is just an onion!

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      #3
      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,

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        #4
        Check these out.

        I plan on trying one as soon as I finish the 1100.
        The Three Horsemen
        '85 GS1150ES (Current Income Eater)
        '83 GS1100ES
        ‘77 XLCR

        "Never ride faster than you can see. Besides, it's all in the reflexes."
        Porkchop Express

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          #5
          Hi,

          Again, the search feature is your friend.



          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

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            #6
            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,

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              #7
              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 ....

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                #8
                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



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                  #9
                  You can make one from an 18volt battery operated tool battery.

                  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.

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                    #10
                    Here are a few that I am considering for myself that might be useful to you:







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

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                      #11
                      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
                      Last edited by Guest; 07-17-2010, 12:47 PM.

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