Motorcycle Repair: Best battery for the situation?, odyssey batteries, plug holes
QuestionI have a 1982 FXWG I put on a horseshoe oil tank a few years back and have a 310V battery in it now. I had the motor punched out to 93ci this winter and now the starter will not turn over the motor. I have a new Spyke starter on it and was told by the person that re-built the motor ( A very respected former AHDRA top fuel NATIONAL CHAMPION.) That I needed to try a battery with more CCA. I have found a Big Boar battery that has 350 CCA but am not sure that is enough. Can you recomend a battery that will fit in the space I have ( 7"Lx4"Wx6 1/16"T) approx. I have been told that ODYSSEY batteries have 535 CCA for some reason found that hard to believe. A second opinion would be great. Thanks,
Mike Morris
AnswerI have a 96 CI motor that turns over with a stock battery. You never said what the compression is, but it must be high. Instead of goign with a bigger battery, which is expensive and will need replaced intime, I would go with compression releases.Spyke has a set that goes into the spark plug holes so no drilling
Good luck and happy riding
Mike