Battery delete or smaller?

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Mar 7, 2017 | 08:02 PM

R.N.CUMMINS

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Battery delete or smaller?

Well I finally found a set of exhaust to go on my bike, 85 fxsb.... Catch is the battery and tray are in my way. Any thoughts on what to do? Whatever I do must look clean. If the battery tray was smaller it would all fit. Is there a way to not need a battery at all or is that only on mag bikes?

Mar 7, 2017 | 08:13 PM

Yamaharley

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I was able to lose maybe a quarter of an inch modifying my battery box to hold the newer, thiner style battery. Do you have a picture to see what you are working with.

Mar 7, 2017 | 08:25 PM

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I can have a picture of the exhaust tomorrow this was all that was on my phone

Mar 7, 2017 | 08:27 PM

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I has found this picture and was trying to figure out where the battery went lol

Mar 7, 2017 | 08:39 PM

texashillcountry

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From what I understand the lithium ion batteries are supposed to be pretty small.

Mar 7, 2017 | 08:45 PM

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THC is right about the lithium ion batteries... a lot of the v rod guys use them since the battery on them is right behind the steering head so it gets 11 pounds off the highest part of the bike an you can squeeze the ecm into the new gap or put a air ride pump in there.