Battery Upgrade: GS1000

[Guest]

Hello,

I am thinking about getting a different battery for my 1979 GS 1000, something smaller and sealed so I can mount it out of sight. I've recently installed a SH775 r/r and a new stator as well. What are the specifications I should look for as far as amperage and the like?

Thanks

[Nessism]

Per the parts fishe, the stock battery is PN YB14L-A2

I believe this references a Yuasa 14Ah battery.

[dem3500]

These are what I use. They produce tons of consistent power, are super light, and can be mounted in any way

http://shoraipower.com/

[roeme]

For ease of maintenace, I'd recommend a sealed/Gel variant of the battery. According to my experience, you get a selecion of those to most common stock variants.

[Steve]

"Sealed" is no problem at all. AGM (that is a construction type, not a brand name) batteries are available everywhere and are highly recommended.

"Lighter" means smaller, and less capacity, unless you go with a Lithium-type construction.
There are at least four things to consider there:
1. Do you think that removing about 6 or 7 pounds of battery will change the feel of a 500-pound bike very much?
2. Look at all the news reports of Hoverboards and "smart"phones and their Lithium batteries bursting into flame. You want that happening under your butt while cranked over in a corner?
3. Lithium batteries are a LOT more expensive.
4. Lithium batteries require different a charging protocol, usually microprocessor-controlled. Your bike doesn't have one. Because of that, your battery will likely never charge properly, which may leave you stranded somewhere on the road. At least the bike will be lighter while you push it home.

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[TxGSrider]

I ran a Lithium Ion in my ATV for awhile and they are sensitive to be charged correctly. If they drop below a certain voltage, they can't be recharged... and if you try to recharge them after that, well they get real hot, melt the side off the battery, and smoke (at least that's what happened to me).

My biggest fear on our older bikes with the known charging system issues, is that they just may not work reliably...or worse.

Just my .02