Battery relocation, weather (rain?)

LKHanberg · #1 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 05:58 PM

Yeah the season is coming to and end where I live, and Im going nuts in mods hehe

About to relocate the battery to below the oilfilter, which I see is quite popular.

But what are your experiences with the battery in the place, and riding in heavy rain? Im guessing its going to take a beating, should one be worried about it?

RVTMAVERICK · #2 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 06:01 PM

No... No worries... Mines been down there for over 2 to 3 years and I've been in ALOT Of Big time down Pours! No problems whatsoever here!

Just Do it, you'll be glad you did.

Peace Jeff

bensexcessbikes · #3 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 01:47 AM

it's fine, no problems.

Waldo · #4 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 03:44 AM

Are there any wright ups for this mod? Does this require any special brackets?

wingnutt · #5 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 02:19 PM

Yep not too hard if you're handy.

gpz11 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-13-2009, 03:40 PM

I moved my battery down under the oil filter for awhile and moved it right back where it was originally.

It was too much of a pain when changing the oil. Granted, this was a race bike and I was changing the oil alot.

I couldn't tell any difference in handling.

I never had any problem in the rain with it either.