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[andybo]

hello all purchased an american import XS650B on thursday,needs a little bit doing to it,its got bayer ignition and k&n filters on ,but needs a battery. So which is a decent battery to fit. the one thats on it is completely wrong,way to small in size for the battery box

powerline PTX5L-BS
12V 5AH 80A(EN)
this is whats fitted with a peice of wood underneath it

 

[Mikey]

This will give you a few ideas
https://www.xs650.com/threads/battery.61384/
https://www.google.com/search?q=197...oq=1975+yamaha+650+xs+battery&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJ
I'm not near my bikes but I know the both have Yuasas (spell check)
Oh yeah and welcome to the forum
And guys what do we like to see ?

 

[Signal]

Welcome. You wont go wrong with the right sized Yuasa. I have a YTX14AH(L)-BS in my road bike.

 

[Squishman]

I just bought this one. Took them forever to ship, but it was a really good price for an AGM battery. https://www.ebay.com/itm/281972528610

 

[andybo]

cheers guys

 

[nj1639]

To Mikey's query above about what we like to see?
Pics!
Welcome to the mad house.