Topic: Noob question: Minimum Amps required from battery?

[RealitySheriff]

CB550f
I'm mapping the simple wiring system that you can find everywhere on this site and beyond.  Starter is gone and all that I intend to run is Headlight, Tail Light and obviously the necessity of amps going to alternator.

I don't know much (if anything) about electronics so I was hoping someone might help by suggesting a minimum Amperage on a 12v battery that I would need.  And maybe offer pros and cons on battery selection.

Currently I'm looking at the Anti Gravity batteries and the Bikemaster TruGels.  Opinions, suggestions, advice?

Thanks.

[scottly]

If you aren't using an electric starter, the battery can be much smaller, as the starter draws the most current. I've used a 3 Ahr lead acid, and a 2.3Ahr LiFe on my 750 for years, and never found myself "dead on the roadside". Granted, the 750 has a slightly more robust charging system than a 550, but as long as the motor is turning fast enough to overcome the drain of the ignition and lights, the size of the battery doesn't mater.