Battery on it's side?? - SV650.org

25-11-05, 01:40 PM

I am putting a gsxr shock on my K3 and need to move battery! can i put it on its side permenantly?
cheers

25-11-05, 01:52 PM

http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.ph...t=battery+side
That thread should have info on your actual question.

Which GSXR shock are you fitting? You shouldn't need to relocate the battery for the K2 onwards shocks.

BillyC · 25-11-05, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SV-DIY

I am putting a gsxr shock on my K3 and need to move battery! can i put it on its side permenantly?
cheers

No you don't.

BillyC · 25-11-05, 02:19 PM

Seriously, I'll be more helpful this time.

Several people, have fitted a GSXR shock to their SV's, including me. The K3 is easier to do than the K4/5 due to the simpler battery box and undertray.

You do need to cut a corner out of the battery box, but lining the bottom of the box to bring the base up too the same height as the shock in the box, should be fine. The seat will still close down over the top of it, albeit with a bit more pressure.

Viney · 25-11-05, 02:21 PM

You can only lay gel type betteries on thier side, wich AFAIK the SV isnt

25-11-05, 04:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

You can only lay gel type betteries on thier side, wich AFAIK the SV isnt

Not strictly true. Sealed lead acid can also be laid on thier side, they just dont last as long as a gel one would

HTH
Sean

Oh, and some of the latest batteries are gel

TSM · 25-11-05, 04:37 PM

I have one of thoes Yuasa two part battries and have have had the battery on its side since june/july without any problems what so ever.

But my issue is usaly on applicable to curvey svs & zx686 shocks.

I think it was Balddood i asked before about it.

26-11-05, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SV-DIY

I am putting a gsxr shock on my K3 and need to move battery! can i put it on its side permenantly?
cheers

nope not at all all you need is a suitable piece of 1/2 inch (or 12.7mm) polystyrene or sturdy foam. then remove about 1/2 inch off the pad that holds the battery down (bottom of seat).

jobs a good un.

how do i know (cos i have done that mod) and it works very very well indeed

02-12-05, 04:41 PM

thanks for all your help.
final question would be torque?
Do i need a torque setting for the shock? call me paranoid but it ain't something i'd like to fall off!!

TSM · 02-12-05, 05:03 PM

I i put 65Nm, they should be nylock nuts.

25-11-05, 01:40 PM	#1
SV-DIY Guest Posts: n/a	Battery on it's side?? I am putting a gsxr shock on my K3 and need to move battery! can i put it on its side permenantly? cheers

25-11-05, 02:19 PM	#4
BillyC Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The exiles of Kent Posts: 2,184	Seriously, I'll be more helpful this time. Several people, have fitted a GSXR shock to their SV's, including me. The K3 is easier to do than the K4/5 due to the simpler battery box and undertray. You do need to cut a corner out of the battery box, but lining the bottom of the box to bring the base up too the same height as the shock in the box, should be fine. The seat will still close down over the top of it, albeit with a bit more pressure. __________________ SV650 K3 - Gone. Now a member of the SV650.org Kawasaki brigade!

25-11-05, 04:37 PM	#7
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	I have one of thoes Yuasa two part battries and have have had the battery on its side since june/july without any problems what so ever. But my issue is usaly on applicable to curvey svs & zx686 shocks. I think it was Balddood i asked before about it. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

02-12-05, 04:41 PM	#9
SV-DIY Guest Posts: n/a	thanks thanks for all your help. final question would be torque? Do i need a torque setting for the shock? call me paranoid but it ain't something i'd like to fall off!!

02-12-05, 05:03 PM	#10
TSM The Sick Man Mega Poster Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Peckham.SE.LDN Posts: 4,768	I i put 65Nm, they should be nylock nuts. __________________ OTR: KTM 690 Duke R 2015 Full Akro SIDELINE: Kwak ZX636 A1P 2002, Red, R&G's, Yoshi, Double Bubble Screen GONE: Kwak ZX-7R P1, Full Akro, Undertray, Screen GONE: SV650S K2 Very Bruised & Without Fairing, Motovation Frame Sliders, R&G Ally Sprocket Toe Protector, HEL 2 Line Setup, GSXR K1 600 RWU Forks, Barnett Clutch & Springs, Penske 8981 Shock, Gilles Ti Rearsets, Steel Barends, Scottoiler, AFAM Chain & Sprockets, Twin FIAMM Horns, Skidmarx Bellypan, Full Micron Zeta Steel System, Cut down undertay. Forum Problems & Information / Site Suggestions

25-11-05, 01:52 PM	#2
Drunk Mike Guest Posts: n/a	http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.ph...t=battery+side That thread should have info on your actual question. Which GSXR shock are you fitting? You shouldn't need to relocate the battery for the K2 onwards shocks.

25-11-05, 02:21 PM	#5
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	You can only lay gel type betteries on thier side, wich AFAIK the SV isnt

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