CB350 Battery Question/Recommendation Needed

[iSack1L]

Question for you gents, asI haven't been able to track down any threads on this precise issue. I would like to replace my battery in the CB350 twin. I have a "wet" battery in there right now, the stock recommended battery. I want to use a sealed maintenance-free battery, for some (hopefully) added reliability and longevity. However, for the time being I would also like to retain and use the stock battery box under the seat. So, I am basically looking for a good drop in option.

I was in batteries plus and was considering this one that DCC also has: http://www.dimecitycycles.com/vintage-cafe-racer-caferacer-bobber-brat-chopper-custom-custom-motorcycle-electronics-parts-medium-12v-sealed-agm-battery-78-0709.html. Problem is, it looks to be a smidge too fat for the stock box. I.e., the battery box is about 85.7 mm and the battery is 87 mm according to the DCC listing. Anyone have experience with this or a similar battery; or successfully get one in a stock box?

I've also been looking at a Yuasa sealed battery that is definitely slimmer, but a bit more pricey. I would actually be too small, but I could secure it in the box pretty easily I think. Any recommendations? Should I go with the Yuasa? Just looking for something reliable, not concerned about hiding under a seat bump or anything yet as I am running mostly a stock look for the time being and simply improving individual components as I can. Thanks guys.

Isaac

 

[CoryCory]

I put a 14 ah SLA battery and upgraded the rectifier to the radioshack one in my CL350 when i got a couple of months ago. The battery is a really tight fit but with enough persuasion I got it into the stock battery box.

http://www.amazon.com/UTX14AH-BS-YTX14AH-BS-Polaris-Snowmobile-Battery/dp/B006LO6WRE/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1330830075&sr=8-14

 

[crazypj]

Look for a YTX instead of a YB with similar A/hr rating
The 14A/hr looks a good deal

 

[innovativems]

Look for a YTX instead of a YB with similar A/hr rating
The 14A/hr looks a good deal

agreed, your best option

 

[redred5389]

I put a 14 ah SLA battery and upgraded the rectifier to the radioshack one in my CL350 when i got a couple of months ago. The battery is a really tight fit but with enough persuasion I got it into the stock battery box.

http://www.amazon.com/UTX14AH-BS-YTX14AH-BS-Polaris-Snowmobile-Battery/dp/B006LO6WRE/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1330830075&sr=8-14

can you send me the link to the rectifier you purchased for radio shack please

 

[SONICJK]

Just go look through their stuff, its easy to find.
Its 50V 25A

 

[CoryCory]

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062584&filterName=Category#

http://physiology.usouthal.edu/restore/diode/diode.html

Hope these help.