16vsilverstreak
XS650 Enthusiast
What's the smallest battery you can run on an '75 xs650? I want to run a battery because I like to run auxiliary lighting. Thanks
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Smallest battery?
- Thread starter 16vsilverstreak
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If your going to keep the electric start, then you'll need the stock 12V 14 amps, you might be able to go down to 10 or 12 amps. If you go kick-only, then you can go real low, like 3 amps with minimal lighting. I run a 5 amp battery, kick only with all low draw LED lights on by bobber.
Those 3 amp batteries are about the size of a pack of cigs, my 5 amp is about as big as a coffee cup.
Search the forum for Small Battery, there's lots of threads on the subject.
Those 3 amp batteries are about the size of a pack of cigs, my 5 amp is about as big as a coffee cup.
Search the forum for Small Battery, there's lots of threads on the subject.
alfredo
1978 xs650 Special
I have run a kick only xs650 with a boyer on a 12v 0.7mAh battery just fine. Don't expect high beams though 
C-Los SD
XS650 Addict
Read this thread.
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5390
Shorai batteries offer full size battery power in a compact size. Only weighs 2.5lbs. I use one with the electric start.
http://www.xs650.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5390
Shorai batteries offer full size battery power in a compact size. Only weighs 2.5lbs. I use one with the electric start.
Unfocused
I Love Boobies
That is the same battery I am using for my build. You can mount them in any direction too. That was one of the selling features for me and my chop.
racerdave
^ Gone not forgotten ^
Thats the battery I used also. Made the battery box shorter in depth, the battery is laying down, and then mounted the RadioShack rectifier and VR115 regulator, safety relays under it.
