New battery advice needed.

davido
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27 Mar 2016 11:57 #717606 by davido

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Im looking to fit a new battery in my project KZ1000 CSR (81) . I want something physically smaller (the smaller the better) but with equal , power to the original
From what I can find on the interweb,the standard CSR battery was 12volt,18Ah. I dont know what the original CCA was but the normal replacements on offer ,range from 235 to 310 CCA
Can anybody help me out here as batteries are a dark art to me.
Thanks

www.kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/594313-csr1000-project-build
CB550 (1978)
CB500/4 (1972)*
KZ1000CSR (1981)
XT 600E (1999)
TDM900 (2003)

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27 Mar 2016 12:44 #717610 by bountyhunter

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The best battery for the money are the Scorpion AGM batteries, but they are pretty much standard size. If the battery MUST be smaller, your only option is to go with the very pricey Lithium batteries. Some have worked well, others fail often, and the price is 3X or 4X of AGM.

1979 KZ-750 Twin

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27 Mar 2016 12:44 - 27 Mar 2016 12:48 #717611 by pete greek1

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The Shorai LI-ION batteries are tiny, I can be mounted in any position, sideways, even upside down , but they are pricey & need a special charger
They are as tall as a pack of 100's cig's

& are as wide as a pack of cig's

& only weight 1 & 3/4 #'s
Pete

1980 LTD 1000..,1976 LTD 900, have the 1000&900 now. the rest are previous= 1978 KZ 650 B.., 1980 Yamaha XT 500..,1978 Yamaha DT 400.., 1977 Yamaha yz 80..,Honda trail ct 70.., Honda QA 50...5-1/2 hp brigs & straton CAT chopper mini bike...3-1/2 hp mini bike (WHEN GAS WAS ABOUT 45 CENTS A GALLON)!!!!

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27 Mar 2016 12:58 - 27 Mar 2016 12:59 #717615 by 650ed

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If you do use a Lithium (Shorai or other) battery be sure your bike's electrical system is up to snuff. Ed

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27 Mar 2016 15:04 #717631 by TexasKZ

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Seems like there are some threads around here on LIon batteries. I seem to recall that they are very sensitive to charging voltage and that they can be problematic in really cold weather.

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27 Mar 2016 20:57 #717693 by Little B

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bountyhunter wrote: The best battery for the money are the Scorpion AGM batteries, but they are pretty much standard size. If the battery MUST be smaller, your only option is to go with the very pricey Lithium batteries. Some have worked well, others fail often, and the price is 3X or 4X of AGM.

I just purchased a Scorpion AGM battery for my bike. I can only comment on the quality so far...it looks well made.

1981 KZ750-H2 LTD

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28 Mar 2016 00:03 #717713 by bountyhunter

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Little B wrote:
bountyhunter wrote: The best battery for the money are the Scorpion AGM batteries, but they are pretty much standard size. If the battery MUST be smaller, your only option is to go with the very pricey Lithium batteries. Some have worked well, others fail often, and the price is 3X or 4X of AGM.

I just purchased a Scorpion AGM battery for my bike. I can only comment on the quality so far...it looks well made.

Mine is seven years old and cranks like new.

1979 KZ-750 Twin

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