battery/GSXR rear shock query.

I have just fitted a K4 gsxr thou rear shock. Have cut the battery box ect. However, now that the battery is so elevated, i have to apply a fair amount of pressure to get the seat on and bolted in. Is this a problem or is it ok for the seat to be applying pressure on the top of the battery?

Cheers

[maviczap]

No a good idea me thinks

Originally Posted by maviczap

No a good idea me thinks

I didnt think it was either.
If it is a problem can people recommend a more suited battery?

[maviczap]

Think the solution is to either cut a section out from under the seat, or to space the battery away from the shock, so it sits in its holder properly.

See what the wisdom of the Org comes up with?

Pics would help too

[Bibio]

have you cut down the grey foam block under the seat?

Originally Posted by Bibio

have you cut down the grey foam block under the seat?

Yep. taken that out.

Will upload pics shortly

This is how far off the seat bolts are without any pressure



This shows how close the battery is to the top of the shock (but it is not touching)



This is looking down into the battery box.

Hope this helps

[Bibio]

if i recall i had to give a little push when i done mine and i'm sure that the battery was touching the seat as i had also removed the grey block.

Did the fact that the battery was touching the seat cause any issues to the seat or battery over time?
Am still unsure whether it is an issue or not

[Bibio]

i had the bike converted for about a year before it got stolen and seen no ill effects. i would keep an eye on the reservoir on the shock touching the battery as this will wear the battery casing.