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1977 KZ1000 Restomod 22 Feb 2022 05:32 #862737

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Not a bad idea, but then I'd need to find some way to fix it to the engine. I think I'll just shift it to the back of the plexiglas next to the control box - almost directly under the seat bracket. I'll move the RFID antenna forward a bit. Should have plenty of room then.

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1977 KZ1000 Restomod 01 Mar 2022 11:30 #863043

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Got back to the electrics today. Recovering from our favourite virus at the moment so just doing a bit at a time.

Put a couple of motogadget relays in and made a new bracket for the relay wich will be mounted somewhere... still not sure where. The easiest option is shown in the picture below, but I'm not sure about electrical interference with the main unit. Looked at mounting the relay down by the starter as suggested by Jim, plenty of room but I'm not sure about the heat. Also thought of putting it behind the battery, means longer wires but may be OK. 

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1977 KZ1000 Restomod 01 Mar 2022 21:23 #863057

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Best of health to you, Calum
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1977 KZ1000 Restomod 02 Mar 2022 06:42 #863068

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Speedy recovery and no long term effects!
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1977 KZ1000 Restomod 03 Mar 2022 09:30 #863117

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Thanks guys. It seems to be letting up. Managed to get the battery box done today.

 

 
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1977 KZ1000 Restomod 03 Mar 2022 12:02 #863126

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A thin rubber or foam layer would protect the battery case cracked by the screw heads.
 

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1977 KZ1000 Restomod 03 Mar 2022 13:09 #863133

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There's a layer of rubber around the battery. Just can't glue it in until everything has been painted/powder coated. I'll also be sinking the heads of the screws until they're flush - that's tomorrows job :)

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1977 KZ1000 Restomod 03 Mar 2022 15:18 #863140

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Interested to see what you think of the ultrabatt battery, I'm considering using one on my bike, due to the light weight and freeing up space under the seat...

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I'm hoping it works out OK - not much room for anything else!

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I'm hoping it works out OK - not much room for anything else!
I'm in the same boat, if I want to use everything I have so far, i really need a smaller , lighter battery...   They are supposed to be good, I've spoken to the Aussie distributor about them, he's a friend of a friend...

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1977 KZ1000 Restomod 04 Mar 2022 07:29 #863170

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I just picked up this Antigravity AG-801 battery.  About the size of a carburetor and only weighs 1.5 lbs.  The lithium ion batteries require a special charger and cannot be jumped using a conventional lead acid battery, though.  The charger was around $35, so no big deal.

 
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1977 KZ1000 Restomod 04 Mar 2022 08:03 #863174

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Interested to see what you think of the ultrabatt battery, I'm considering using one on my bike, due to the light weight and freeing up space under the seat...

Looks like a nice product but they aren't doing a great job of selling it on their site.  Not a lot of details, no manual or detailed specs, and the support page says:

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