KZR's Bikes of the Month for 2024

Smallest battery for kickstart only kz650?

  • Jimmytooskinny
  • Topic Author
  • Offline
  • User
More
04 Jan 2019 21:55 #796176 by Jimmytooskinny
Smallest battery for kickstart only kz650? was created by Jimmytooskinny
I want to hide my battery on my 1977 kz650 but I'm not sure what to go with. I know about the antigravity 4 cell lithium battery but I was shooting for something a little less expensive. All suggestions are appreciated! Thank you!

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
05 Jan 2019 07:07 - 05 Jan 2019 07:10 #796188 by waktaylor
Replied by waktaylor on topic Smallest battery for kickstart only kz650?
I use an antigravity 8 cell and a Ricks lithium RR works great.
The 8 cell is small enough to hide for sure.
If you want to use only kick start a 4 cell will be more than enough if you have a good stator and RR.

Cheapest route would probably be the smallest sealed lead battery you can find and keep stock charging system. Lithium requires different voltage set point
Last edit: 05 Jan 2019 07:10 by waktaylor.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
05 Jan 2019 09:40 #796197 by loudhvx
Replied by loudhvx on topic Smallest battery for kickstart only kz650?
Any small 12v scooter battery should do it. They don't even have to be in very good condition. It just has to have enough juice to energize the field initially, then after that the charging system takes over and self-energizes the field.

I've used nearly-dead scooter batteries on 77 650's and Kz400's which use a similar charging system.

If you go with lithium, like waktaylor said, you will want to make sure the regulator is very precise and working perfectly, and make sure the wiring is in very good condition so the battery voltage is correctly controlled by the regulator. An adjustable regulator might be a good idea as well so you can lower the battery voltage a bit. The battery does not need to be 100% charged to get the field coil energized, so you can run the regulator at about 13.9v or 14v instead of 14.5v in order to have a safety margin so you don't overcharge the lithium battery.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
05 Jan 2019 11:04 - 05 Jan 2019 11:29 #796198 by 2strokerider
Replied by 2strokerider on topic Smallest battery for kickstart only kz650?
I'd try a 12v Alarm battery. $24 @ Amazon
3.5x2.8x4"
www.amazon.com/Casil-Genuine-CA1240-Alarm-Battery/dp/B00UTY1IBW
Last edit: 05 Jan 2019 11:29 by 2strokerider.
The following user(s) said Thank You: waktaylor

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
16 Jul 2019 07:18 #807594 by rabies
Replied by rabies on topic Smallest battery for kickstart only kz650?
FYI....if you have for example.. a 79 kz650. kick only and u used a 4cell AG battery.......it will swell and explode...
ASK ME HOW THE F* I KNOW.

on their site they say they have no battery for old bikes(meaning its a nogo)
they state in their warranty terms. no high heat. no old bike. no going(extra) small battery. overcharge and battery swells.
they will not warranty it and they know..they aren't dumb.

so if you want one of these itty bitty batteries you need that fancy regulators.

"boy its hot out.....oh..my bike is on fire"
The following user(s) said Thank You: loudhvx

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

More
16 Jul 2019 08:16 #807596 by loudhvx
Replied by loudhvx on topic Smallest battery for kickstart only kz650?
Dang, that sucks. I stick with sealed, lead-acid, AGM (absorbed glass matt) batteries.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Powered by Kunena Forum

If you like KZR Please consider making a donation. Thank you.

KZRider is free, but not without cost.

Please consider chipping in a few bucks to help cover the cost of running the KZR servers.