'74 CB360 cafe project - (New clutch springs and back to analog gauges.)

Re: '74 CB360 cafe project - (Battery Sizing help needed)

OK, so I pickup a 10Ah spill proof battery today.. looks small but not small enough to fit under my bump. So I need to return the one I got. What's the smallest amp rating I can go to and still keep my electric start?

Got any suggestions?
 
Re: '74 CB360 cafe project - (Battery Sizing help needed)

7.5 A/h, I'd say. 9 would be better though.
 
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Sonreir said:
7.5 A/h, I'd say. 9 would be better though.
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I'm gonna run LED Run/Brake/turns and a Digital Speedo and of course I can be sure to turn the headlight off when starting too I guess... the 7.5/9Ah batteries were a bit smaller for sure...
 
Re: '74 CB360 cafe project - (Battery Sizing help needed)

Charging system puts out about 1 amp to keep battery charged.
You charge batteries at 1/10 of A/Hr rating.
7.5 is the smallest I would use but don't expect a normal lifespan from it
 
Re: '74 CB360 cafe project - (Battery Sizing help needed)

Sonreir said:
Stock headlight?
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Nope... I'm hoping to do a 7" bucket with one of these head lights with integrated turns but with a 35watt H4 bulb or HID conversion bulb. https://www.empirechromeshop.com/p-7888-crystal-7-diameter-single-round-headlamp-wamber-34-diode-led-marker-lights-single.aspx Looking around for a bucket that does it for me... I'm liking triumph/norton buckets rihgt now.

crazypj said:
Charging system puts out about 1 amp to keep battery charged.
You charge batteries at 1/10 of A/Hr rating.
7.5 is the smallest I would use but don't expect a normal lifespan from it
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As long as I get two seasons I'd be Ok with it.
 
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3DogNate said:
As long as I get two seasons I'd be Ok with it.
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Should be fine for 2 seasons, it also depends how much time it spends over 70deg F
 
Re: '74 CB360 cafe project - (Battery Sizing help needed)

crazypj said:
Should be fine for 2 seasons, it also depends how much time it spends over 70deg F
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I swappedthe first battery today for a 9A/h battery it's almost an inch shorter which might make it just sqeak in the bump. Thought I'd give the 9 a try before going to the 7/7.5
 
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man this build is looking great i am really digging the flow of the seat and tank man! we will ahve to hook up soem time i am down in bloomington!
 
Re: '74 CB360 cafe project - (Battery Sizing help needed)

If 9A/hr fits it will last longer than 7.5
 
Re: '74 CB360 cafe project - (Battery Sizing help needed)

crazypj said:
If 9A/hr fits it will last longer than 7.5
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Argh.... the 9A/h battery it about 1/4" too big in all directions... phooey...
Looks like its gonna be a 7/7.5.
 
Re: '74 CB360 cafe project - (Battery Sizing help needed)

New guy here, but what are the actual dimensions of your battery? I use a small 4 cell LI battery in my SV650 race bike. It's only 2.5 x 2.5 x 4.25 and less than a pound. 13.6V 8ah check out ballistic batteries.
 
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sbhockey said:
New guy here, but what are the actual dimensions of your battery? I use a small 4 cell LI battery in my SV650 race bike. It's only 2.5 x 2.5 x 4.25 and less than a pound. 13.6V 8ah check out ballistic batteries.
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this is what I am looking at using on my CB360, late model Regulator/Rectifier and it is good to go.......had a auto sparky have a look and went with his advice ;)
 
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Hi New guy, ;D
Several people here ae using ballistic batteries
They do have a few issues though on older bikes (biggest problem for me is cost ;) )
Apart from that, they don't like old crude charging systems which are not well regulated.
It's possible to modify charging system to limit current/voltage but majority don't have enough electrical knowledge to make stock system work properly
It's much easier and cheaper to stick with a small lead acid battery
I use sealed but a conventional would probably be better as you can 'top up' when fluid level drops
I think your pretty brave using one on Suzuki, I've worked on/with them for last 5+ yrs
SV electrical system is far more reliable than GSX-R (doesn't burn the bike down :o )
 
Re: '74 CB360 cafe project - (Battery Sizing help needed)

Looks like I've got some homework to do on upgrading the electrical system on my CB350. I do plan on using a Ballistic battery, as I've got a couple laying around.

As far as using it on the SV, there's been no problems. Mine is a stripped down race bike, no lights or gauges, just enough to start and run the bike.
 
Re: '74 CB360 cafe project - (Battery Sizing help needed)

I think the charging system mod details are in 'The Giant Robot' 360 build, charging system is just about identical to 350.
I'm folowing several 360 builds, everyone posts in each others threads so if you check them out you'll find the right one
 
'74 CB360 cafe project - (Battery Sizing help needed)

Well, I ended up with a 6A/hr AGM battery... Not ideal but, should be ok for 2/3 seasons with care and the occasional kick. Especially with how easy these little guys kick start. I did manage to bend up a little battery tray and tack it to the bump tray. I'm going to add a Velcro strap to hold it down. I'll bend up some strap rings to the tray once I find out oh big to make them.

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I just cut 2 slits into the tray and threaded the velcro strap under the tray and around the battery. That battery is going nowhere.
 
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axeugene27 said:
I just cut 2 slits into the tray and threaded the velcro strap under the tray and around the battery. That battery is going nowhere.
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But I had a bending brake available... couldn't resist. :)

Now gotta fight off buying an XS650 that I found a good deal on... too tempting...
 
Re: '74 CB360 cafe project - (Battery tray in progress)

Nice Battery mount, I keep wondering how much difference the bike would be with the battery mounted down low in the chassis, everyone puts them in the hump to hide them but the weight is high and at the rear.......... ::)

keep up the good work 8)
 
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