998 Alternative Battery Question
 

A while back I saw an advert for replacement batteries.

The batteries were red in colour and I remember them claiming to have more cranking power than ordinary batteries.

There were other beneficial features as well, but I can’t remember what they were (doh!).

Does anyone know where I can get further information on these batteries?

I’m looking at fitting a SpeedyMoto frame slider kit to the old 998, and this requires a smaller battery.

As I’m running a higher comp ration than standard, I want to make sure that the smaller battery has the necessary oomph to crank the bike over reliably.

Any info will be much appreciated.

Spin

Odyssey - I replaced the battery in my 996 with a PC 680. But this is too big for the battery tray on my 998R - which is the same as yours I believe.

Odyssey didn't seem to have a battery that matched the physical dimensions, or close, as the 998 battery so you'll have to customise the battery tray to get it to fit.

They are definitely good batteries though, well worth it.

And the magic link:

http://www.knightbatteries.com

Thanks Gents,

Anyone got any clues as to what specification I should be looking for to ensure plenty of cranking power for the high-comp engine.

(Please write slowly and in big letter, as I don't understand batteries and the correct terminology).

Spin

spinoli1:

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xm...7911#pid272068

http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/xm...9508#pid290212

Just bought this from this guy seems perfect definitely turns over my high comp 916 quicker than new old battery ever did, hope that makes sense, maybe helps??


http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/12-16ALA2-GEL-...cm dZViewItem

Many thanks for all your help guys, I now have plenty of info to resolve the issue.

Nelly at Cornerspeed has sorted me out with the SpeedyMoto kit - cheers Dude.

Spin

@DaveB916
Snap i bought one as well for the 996 i must say very prompt delivery and the battery was holding a full charge when deliverd.

For your information guys,

Received my SpeedyMoto crash bung kit from Nelly - 36 hours delivered to Jersey - what a star!

If you have a later 996 or 998 with the YT12BBS battery, the battery can be rotated forward in the tray, so that you don't need a smaller battery - result!!!.

BTW - SpeedyMoto's kit is available with shorter bungs to bo beneath the bodywork - no need to make holes. I got both - short for the road and long for the track. About £140 all in.

Spin

Can we see some pics please Spin?

I'd be interested in seeing this for my 998.

Cheers.

I'll try to take and post some pics for you TP - frantically getting ready for a 2 day track session at Nogaro on 27th and 28th, so might be a delay.

Pics of the under bodywork ones won't be much help, ' cos you can't see 'em - Hahahahahaha. Oh alright , I'll take them with the fairing off then.

BTW - you have to make an extension for the battery earth lead.

:D

You're a clown! :D

Thanks, no rush .. it can wait til you get back.

In a former career my CV tells me I was an electronics technician once ... should be able to whip up an earth lead, although I must confess to being extremely lazy about these sorts of things.

:D

Yeah, it was really strange. I got out my boxes of electrical gubbins to look for some suitable lead, some connectors, heat shrink etc. - and there was a ready made lead, exactly the right length, with the correct connectors. Spooky.

BTW - for anyone who is interested, the SpeedyMoto kit intalls to the engine mountings, not by clamps onto the frame tubes. This was my main reason for selecting it.