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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: kemp on November 04, 2007, 11:48:58 PM

Title: Underseat tray - necessary?
Post by: kemp on November 04, 2007, 11:48:58 PM
I just bought a cheapo battery from Wal-Mart to replace my dead one, and it turns out that it's taller than the stocker. So tall, in fact, that I can't re-install the tray that covers the battery. This leads me to my question: is this tray necessary? Does it protect the battery from the elements, or affect the air entering the snorkel in any way?

I hate to have to buy another battery, since I've already put the acid in and charged this one. I doubt they'll allow me to return it.
Title: Re: Underseat tray - necessary?
Post by: txbanditrydr on November 05, 2007, 12:45:49 AM
If I'm not mistaken, the tray acts as a battery hold-down too.  Keeps it place during wheelies and large bumps/dips.   :burnout:  If you can fabricate some sort of battery tie-down then you might be good to go.  Just a random thought without even looking at my bike.
Title: Re: Underseat tray - necessary?
Post by: kemp on November 05, 2007, 12:49:44 AM
Another use for tie-wraps?
Title: Re: Underseat tray - necessary?
Post by: Red01 on November 08, 2007, 09:56:00 AM
Quote from: kemp on November 05, 2007, 12:49:44 AM
Another use for tie-wraps?

The modern day version of baling wire?  :lol:
Title: Re: Underseat tray - necessary?
Post by: StangMATA on November 08, 2007, 04:53:54 PM
The underseat tray is the battery hold down. Figure out a way to secure it. If you short something out, all the money you saved on that Wal-Mart battery is going to bite you in the ass.
Title: Re: Underseat tray - necessary?
Post by: Nitro on November 08, 2007, 06:43:29 PM
Anyone got a picture? My 97 B12 doesn't have anything securing the battery. It just sits under the seat, and has little rubber covers over the battery terminals.
Title: Re: Underseat tray - necessary?
Post by: kemp on November 09, 2007, 10:54:35 PM
Quote from: StangMATA on November 08, 2007, 04:53:54 PM
The underseat tray is the battery hold down. Figure out a way to secure it. If you short something out, all the money you saved on that Wal-Mart battery is going to bite you in the ass.
Thanks for reminding me of the consequences. I've been riding without a hold down, so I need to work on that. I actually have a buddy who I think I could pass the battery along to.