Bigger battery RR8 ?

Hi Guys

Has anyone converted from a 08 standard crappy light weight battery to a larger battery from the 08 ABS version ?

If so what exact parts do I need to convert it across ?

I’ve already bought a brand new battery but it really doesn’t cut the mustard starting my bike..always feels like it’s right on the edge and I’d prefer the security of having a bigger battery from the ABS model.

Thanks in advance

 

I can't help feeling you must be 'Unlucky'.

Have you considered there might be another fault? Battery drain from a loose earth/connection, or similar? I have non-ABS and have no problem starts in cold or after absence of riding. Further, I don't think your bike's symptoms have been recognised as a general problem.

Perhaps run some tests before dropping money on new battery and carrier etc. Remember also, that the configuration of the battery housing is different in ABS models - the fuse box for instance is located alongside the seat edge, whereas in non-ABS it is at the rear of the seat edge. Sounds as if it could be a major re-work.

 

lucky
the abs battery is larger with reversed polarity and you will need to do some serious surgery.
YTZ7S is undersized for your bike (and mine!) once the battery drops to 80% capacity (age or missuse) it cannot crank the engine for it to fire up. It will crank it on & on but too slow.
you might be interested in having a look at my other post:
https://www.1000rr.co.uk/threads/anyboday-taken-the-plung-for-lithium-batterry.33962/#post-454526

 

Thanks guys

Yes my charging system is spot on no issues the battery is simply not up to the job, you could look at it as a design flaw in my mind.

Thanks for the info Bonjo, I didn’t realise a conversion was so complicated, I’ll look into the lithium option instead

 

Buy a 09 abs battery tray, and replace the tray in your bike with this. No need to start cutting.

 

starter motor is a common problem

 

So an 09 battery tray is just a straight swap with an 08 ? Nothing else needed ? Apart from an 09 battery ?

Thanks

 

I am not absolutely positive, but I suspect you might still have an issue with the location of various electrical components - the fuse box in particular. On that basis, the simplicity of just a larger battery carrier may not work. See extract from my Owner's Manual: