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| Author: | penndino [ 11 Jul 2012 03:13 ] |
| Post subject: | 98 buell S1W Which battery? |
still have the original Genesis battery on the 98 S1W with the terminals close together on top. Question is what do I replace it with? presume it would have to be sealed/gel and maybe some adaptation as noone seams to make batteries with the terminals in the same position as the original. Does anyone do a battery of the same dimensions so I can use original strap? any help will be appreciated...Cheers |
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| Author: | kevmean [ 11 Jul 2012 15:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 98 buell S1W Which battery? |
I believe there was an upgrade for all S1's to fit a larger battery ...this consisted of a new battery tray etc as well .......I assume because the original size battery was no longer available. |
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| Author: | penndino [ 11 Jul 2012 16:50 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 98 buell S1W Which battery? |
haven't heard about a recall on a new battery tray?? as far as I can see there are 8 recalls on the S1 but I think only thing connected to the battery ws a new earth lead |
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| Author: | kevmean [ 11 Jul 2012 17:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 98 buell S1W Which battery? |
I don't think it was a recall as such but an upgrade kit after the original fitment battery was no longer available ............ I've seen lots of S1's with the new tray fitted which i think meant relocating the regulator as well ...i'm sure some S1 owners on here will clarify . |
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| Author: | neilc [ 11 Jul 2012 18:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 98 buell S1W Which battery? |
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| Author: | penndino [ 11 Jul 2012 20:56 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 98 buell S1W Which battery? |
neilc wrote: Looks like this Are these still available?? or surely someone does a battery to match the original size? |
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| Author: | deepsix [ 11 Jul 2012 21:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 98 buell S1W Which battery? |
My original battery was horizontal as I guess yours is. The tray is not available any more I'd imagine. I got mine years ago 2nd hand from Maz. The new battery is vertical. I fitted a Varta which was about £45 at the time and my strap is a modified sportster one. The Voltage regulator sits on the side of the battery tray. 
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| Author: | neilc [ 11 Jul 2012 21:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 98 buell S1W Which battery? |
not sure if they are still available, i bought it as part of a complete battery kit but i didn't need it as my bike is a 1998, been keeping hold of it for when i manage to pick up and earlier bike. |
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| Author: | penndino [ 11 Jul 2012 21:45 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 98 buell S1W Which battery? |
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| Author: | deepsix [ 11 Jul 2012 22:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 98 buell S1W Which battery? |
You could contact Barden with all specs etc. A very good battery specialist. http://www.barden-uk.com/ |
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| Author: | penndino [ 11 Jul 2012 22:21 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 98 buell S1W Which battery? |
deepsix wrote: You could contact Barden with all specs etc. A very good battery specialist. http://www.barden-uk.com/ will send dimensions off to a few companies...might be me just being a bit anal about trying to keepit as original as poss 
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| Author: | deepsix [ 11 Jul 2012 22:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 98 buell S1W Which battery? |
It was an official Buell upgrade so not a prob. Doubt if you get an original style battery but good luck. 
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| Author: | pash [ 11 Jul 2012 22:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 98 buell S1W Which battery? |
They may still be available, Maz checked for me a year or so ago and they came with a battery at not a very shocking price... |
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| Author: | Motorrad [ 12 Jul 2012 13:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 98 buell S1W Which battery? |
pash wrote: at not a very shocking price... It would have been more shocking had you charged it. |
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| Author: | Lissy [ 17 Oct 2018 21:52 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: 98 buell S1W Which battery? |
Hi, was there a happy ending to this post? Was a battery found that was a similar size so that the original battery tray could be retained? |
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