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Message started by poof on 06/21/07 at 15:12:28

Title: Whats the correct Battery.? UPDATE 6/27
Post by poof on 06/21/07 at 15:12:28

;D

Hello All
first post..
I have used the Search and tech info threads
didnt find the one simple thing I need to start
I want parts Number so I can walk into Wally-world and cross referance if needed.....and buy a battery
for a Savage that I have had in storage for 15 years. last rode 6 years ago , for 10 miles, then removed the battery and stored the bike again..( I have lost the batery and have no manual )
any way.
its been kind of a forgotten bike..
its a 4/87 manufacture LS650 Savage
Maroon with almost 7K on it..
so I pulled it out of one of my Sea Containers this week..
then got on the Net.. and found my self here..
Your Forums look to have a great deal of info.
And now have me thinking.... Lets get the old Bike running.
Thanks
J.P.

Title: Re: Whats the correct Battery.?
Post by vroom1776 on 06/21/07 at 16:36:34

Welcome!

this (http://www.bigcrank.com/motorcyclebatteries.mv?c=motorcycle-suzuki-650-L650SAVAGE-ALL-86-02) is pretty much the second best battery money can buy. batteries plus usually carries them. It is maintenance free, too. the ones that you can add water to are pretty lousy.

Good luck gettin it back up to snuff! We're here to help!

Title: Re: Whats the correct Battery.?
Post by smokey02 on 06/21/07 at 17:27:57

I agree
Big Crank™ ETX15L Battery

put in a year ago, works great
didn't charge it up, just installed it
no vent pipe running down inside the frame
no place to add water
no worries

got it shipped direct, since it is jel they can just UPS it fully charged
bigcrank.com

Title: Re: Whats the correct Battery.?
Post by Paladin on 06/21/07 at 18:21:15

I'll third the Big Crank - or any absorbed glass mat battery. An AGM battery will charge to 90% and self-discharges at 1-3% per month . . . which means after ten months Wisconson winter storage you still have a minimum of a 60% charge to spin your starter.

(Then there's the Odyssey, which is MilSpec.)

Title: Re: Whats the correct Battery.?
Post by wvchoppers on 06/21/07 at 18:54:02

i too "swear by" the big crank ;D

comes all charged up, just bolt it in.....good piece of mind, and it came to my door the next day ;)

Title: Re: Whats the correct Battery.?
Post by Savage_Rob on 06/22/07 at 05:35:39

I love my steel jacketed mil-spec Odyssey PC545MJ AGM battery but I did have to adapt the bike's battery box slightly to accept the different form factor. With the Big Crank, you can get the same form factor and it's also an AGM battery.

Title: Re: Whats the correct Battery.?
Post by poof on 06/27/07 at 13:13:35

Hello Again
Well The Big Crank™ ETX15L Battery
Arrived and was installed last night.
Gassed it up with High test (93), changed the oil,
Installed all coveres and seat.. did a bit of a safety inspection and put 35 miles on it today in 3 seprate trips.
all seems very good...( WAY KOOL! )it
has a bit of back fire ( not bad just a bit of poping)when down shifting and slowing..acceleration is flawless.
Now for foward controles.. I,m 6'2" and 240lbs.
I am also going to look for a outer battery chrome cover..
right side rear turn signal....muffler..and master cylinder cover.. all have a bit of road rash..Pluss both mirrors need replaced as they have spotts under the glass
some 2" to 4 " risers would be good to
What would be a good recomendation for a fuel additive?
sea foam?
could any one post a link or send me a photo of the Touring gas tankthat I have read about here,.... installed
also what motor oil should I be useing?
any other tips ..things to look for ,things I should do.. from being stored for so long?
Thanks all for the help thus far.
;D
J.P.

Title: Re: Whats the correct Battery.? UPDATE 6/27
Post by smokey02 on 06/27/07 at 17:33:12

seafoam is good.
I like to use motorcycle specific 20W-50 year around, it doesn't freeze here.