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posted January 20, 2004 11:36 AM
Thanks for all the helpful info. I'll let you know how it goes...
Megabyte,
the 4 gage cable comes in whatever length you need, prolly a 3-4' or less but better to get enough for fukups. Cut it into indiv cable lengths. The cable ends have to be crimped on, and its a special crimper. Getting cable ends to fit onto the block near the starter relay takes a bit of jiggery-pokery but its easily doable.
you can easily change out the starter cable without pulling the starter
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posted January 22, 2004 08:59 PM
1 more ?
Is it possible to replace all the cables from the right side of the bike, or is it necessary to remove the left fairing, and the water bottle in order to disconnect the starter cable ?
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posted January 23, 2004 12:34 AM
take the l fairing and bottle off, MUCH easier!
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posted January 23, 2004 07:51 AM
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take the l fairing and bottle off, MUCH easier!
I was afraid of that. Atleast now I know what I'm in for 
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posted February 09, 2004 08:15 AM
YTX20-BS Battery
Installed the bigger and heavier 270 CCA YTX20-BS battery Saturday. Yes, it was a tight fit, and the battery tray does need to be modified. I still need to work on the tray mounting bracket. I had everything bent and drilled & fitted, but couldn't make the holes line up when I put it all back together. It was 3 AM, so I was getting tired. Any ideas ? BTW, bike starts like a champ, so far....
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posted February 09, 2004 05:03 PM
Megabyte, If you can't get it to work, email me at jim@saltflats.com and I will see what I can do to help you. I have my battery out right now so I can look at my tray and maybe see what you need to do to make it right. JimO
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posted February 11, 2004 09:52 AM
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Megabyte, If you can't get it to work, email me at jim@saltflats.com and I will see what I can do to help you. I have my battery out right now so I can look at my tray and maybe see what you need to do to make it right. JimO
Wow, thanks for all the great pics Jim. Someone should document this procedure; it's a great mod. I am impressed with how much more powerful the 270 cca (35% more cca) battery is. It really spins the motor. This appears to be a great mod for the strokers
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posted February 11, 2004 10:02 AM
How about posting the pics so that those of us who need a new battery can make an informed decision?
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posted February 11, 2004 11:25 AM
e-mailing you now jimo !
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posted February 11, 2004 02:19 PM
where did you get the battery and how much did it cost?
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posted February 11, 2004 02:21 PM
If i may ask? Thanks
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posted February 11, 2004 02:41 PM
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where did you get the battery and how much did it cost?
At Pacific Power Batteries in Everett, WA. $55.00. I added the fluid and slow charged it for 10 hours.
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posted February 12, 2004 02:56 AM
did you have to mode the tray Mega ?
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posted February 12, 2004 07:35 AM
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did you have to mode the tray Mega ?
Yes, I modified the tray per Jim's instructions; it really wasn't that hard. Getting the battery back in the frame does require some special angleing techniques, and patience, but it does go in!
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posted February 12, 2004 08:05 AM
Cool, I'm hoping I won't have these problems. But I need to know just in case I do.
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posted February 12, 2004 08:28 AM
Battery MOD Pics
If anyone is interested in posting Jim's Battery Mod Pics, he has given his permission, & I have them zipped up and ready to go....
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