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lukeyb:
I had a look for more info on here but i could not see anything. Do you think this will power my cb550 using electric start?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/YT4B-BS-LUCAS-MOTORCYCLE-MOTORBIKE-MOPED-BATTERY-YT4BBS-/151095896628?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item232e046a34


Thanks,

Luke

Lobo:
Luke,

This is a very small battery, your CB550 specifies a 14Ah... and this is only 2.3Ah. I see it is typically fitted to 50cc machines.

More specifically you ask about powering the electric start. Not a hope..... Your electric start will draw anything from 120-280Amps; and I see this battery can only supply 40 CCA (cold cranking amps)

I personally would not go lower than a 10Ah battery, and would want to see a minimum CCA value of 200Amps to avoid disappointment.

I'd suggest you don't waste your money on the YT4BBS - never mind the electric start you'd likely flatten it just on lights / normal loads with any amount of idling. When all's said & done its designed for the wee loads of a 30mph moped!

Lobo

lukeyb:
Thanks for the info Lobo. Electrics are defiantly not my strong point. Do you know of a small battery that will fit a cb550? The one i have i huge!

matthewmosse:
unless you have a non standard battery holder just buy the right one which will come up easy on ebay search. this will also give you a guide of the right speck if you decide to search out a more expensive gel battery that can be mounted any way up and will be smaller for the same output and capacity.

Lobo:
Hi again Luke,

I don't know the year of your bike, but guess, if standard, it'd take a 14Ah battery 135 long x 80 wide x 160mm high, but as MatthewM suggests an ebay search using your particular Honda will confirm.

Except you specify a 'small' battery. Is your bike modified? What are the largest dimensions avail to you?

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