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23 Nov 2020 11:33 #838788 by Another Random Person
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Hello, just bought a 1981 Kawasaki Kz305 csr a couple of days ago. Bike came without a battery, and I just invested in an overpriced one from an auto house. No issues with the battery itself other than it is a pain to wedge between the frame bars. And then when the battery is in, it doesn't sit right. So, long story short, do I have the wrong size battery, that it won't sit in the very bottom of the battery box, or am I suppose to have some stuffing/spacers beneath it to level it out? Can someone post a picture of how theirs sits or provide some guidance? It's a stupid question I know, but I've never had a battery box that has a step in it.
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23 Nov 2020 13:00 - 23 Nov 2020 15:38 #838791 by Scirocco
Replied by Scirocco on topic Simple: How does the battery sit?
Welcome to the forum. Ok, here are some pics to your battery question.


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23 Nov 2020 15:18 - 23 Nov 2020 15:20 #838797 by martin_csr
Replied by martin_csr on topic Simple: How does the battery sit?
Thanks for mentioning the exact model. A lot of guys don't do that.
Here are a couple of the Kawasaki diagrams for the 1981 KZ305-CSR from Partzilla.
You can click KZ305-A1 above the drawings for more diagrams.
Also, Yuasa lists the dimensions of the 305-CSR battery. I assume they're correct. see link below.

www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motor...ittings-battery-case

www.partzilla.com/catalog/kawasaki/motor...electrical-equipment

www.yuasabatteries.com/battery/yb10l-a2/...ltd&vehicle_id=29181
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06 Dec 2020 10:06 - 06 Dec 2020 10:34 #839478 by wide45
Replied by wide45 on topic Simple: How does the battery sit?
Wife has a '82 KZ305 CSR Belt drive. Battery location is under the air cleaner. Have not had it out but does not look like there is anything odd about it.

I also have a Yamaha that uses the same battery. Definitely flat on the bottom.

Planning to pull the battery from the 305 for winter storage in a few weeks. I should be able to get a picture then.

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82 305 CSR Belt Drive
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06 Dec 2020 11:21 #839479 by TexasKZ
Replied by TexasKZ on topic Simple: How does the battery sit?
The battery should easily fit into the battery box and sit firmly on the bottom.

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31 Dec 2020 17:46 - 01 Jan 2021 06:24 #840944 by wide45
Replied by wide45 on topic Simple: How does the battery sit?
Battery is a tight fit going past the frame, but sits flat on the bottom of the box. It is offset a little to the right of centerline. Don't think the air cleaner housing will fit, if the battery is not all the way down.

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