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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 01:35 PM
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Whats the smallest battery that I can buy that will fit in the stock location of my 05 NT (carbed)? I got some cleaning up wiring wise to do and am goin to go all out.

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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 01:46 PM
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I chooped, and modded my bike, got allot of sh*t stuffed where the battery goes. I run a Shorai after getting the advice from guys on this site. Little pricier than a regular battery, but cranks strong, problem free........plus huge space saver.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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Subscribe, I need a small battery for my 2010 Fatboy Lo as well. For the same reason. Need room for PCV and some other stuff down there. I'm squashing everything when I sit.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 02:24 PM
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I'm using this battery. Haven't had it very long but so far so good.
http://www.ballisticparts.com/produc...ies/12cell.php
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Do you have a pic of the size difference of the ballistic versus the OEM battery?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 03:02 PM
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I don't have a pic but the dimensions are

Ballistic 4.5" (L) X 3.5" (W) x 4.25" (H)

OEM 6-7/8" (L) x 3-5/16" (W) x 6-1/8" (H)
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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CALL the nearest one to U after U look it up..

http://www.batteriesplus.com/t-storeloc.aspx

They helped me and I am sure they can HELP U..

IF U ASK!!!!!




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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 03:21 PM
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They sell some lithium ones for bikes now that look like they belong in a toy very small but work
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 07:40 PM
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I have been running the Ballistic Lithium...Old battery was cranking really slow, and needed extra space under seat for my PCIII

I went with 16cell instead of smaller unit because I have a removable fairing.

Cranks really fast compared to my old battery.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2012 | 07:43 PM
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To add... It was tight getting into space, had to loosen fuse box and wiring harness on my 04 heritage to drop battery in.... Once its in plenty of room, with old battery I could not get seat on with PC in there.
 
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