Topic: Tips On Cleaning Up The Triangle / Hiding The Electrics?

[campbmic]

So, in the way of battery options I don't know that much about AGM batteries but what type of batteries do I need to look for to lay sideways or are already tiny and under about $50.

I found this battery which is swwweeettttt but I dont know if it can stand the abuse. Can anyone warn me against this?

http://www.batteryspace.com/nimhbatterypack12v3500mahp-1000flatpackmaleconnector.aspx

[campbmic]

bump anyone know about this battery?

[Staggerlee]

I can't help you with that battery, but I can say that the next bike that I go about hiding the battery on is going to get one of these:

http://www.carbon-speed.com/prod.htm

They're a bit more than I think you're looking to spend, but you know what they say:

Strong. Light. Cheap. Pick two.

[SKTP]

I can't help you with that battery, but I can say that the next bike that I go about hiding the battery on is going to get one of these:

http://www.carbon-speed.com/prod.htm

They're a bit more than I think you're looking to spend, but you know what they say:

Strong. Light. Cheap. Pick two.

Is it wrong that I am in love with those batteries?

[Staggerlee]

Nope; not even a little bit.

[campbmic]

Oh man I might have to go that route! Those are some nice batteries!

[Gears]

My next build will almost assuredly be a bike with no remote oil tank.  Relocating it and fabricating the tank has been challenging.  I'm moderately satisfied with the result; although, I'll probably do another one . . .

Oil tank lives in the triangle.  The electronics (including a 10 or 12 -- can't remember for sure -- Ah battery, new solid state regulator, new solid state rectifier, original starter solenoid, fuse, key switch).

Beautiful bike man. I love that color on the engine. What is the brand / color?

[michael schneider]

I think that might be duplicolor iron engine paint

[knowsnothing]

I asked him the same question before.  This is what he said:

"I used Duplicolor's high-temp engine paint (color: cast coat iron)"

[Gears]

I asked him the same question before.  This is what he said:

"I used Duplicolor's high-temp engine paint (color: cast coat iron)"

Thanks. Definitely have to keep this in mind as an alternative to the stock silver color.

As to the original post about cleaning up the triangle, I found this site a while ago.

http://www.motofiaccone.com/moto/39-cb360-cafe-racer/88-hiding-cafe-racer-batteries

The gentleman relocates the battery(not unusual), but this guys uses three small 12v batteries. The look almost like R/C car batteries. I don't know how it would work for a larger bike like my CB750, but I bookmarked it cause it might be something that I want to try. Pictures of the battery are kind of fuzzy, but I believe they're 12v .8Ahs (ABS 12V0.8T5LT) which would give a total of 2.4Ahs(I think).

[nicks2319]

Here's how I cleaned up mine today, for reference:

Ballistic 8 Cell. Oregon reg/rect mounted vertically below. Modified rusty oem plate to hold starter/flasher.