Battery Box/Tool Tray build

I confess that I didn't get a lot done over the Christmas break, however I did manage to accomplish several small jobs.

One of these items was the construction of a battery box for the G9 project.  The 1955 frame is a unique one in a few different regards, one being the off-set side mounted battery placement.

Rather than look for an original, I decided to make my own with some scrap lying around.  The box is a little oversize in order to accommodate (small) tools and mountings for my exhaust (more on that next post).  This will also give me more leeway when I eventually buy another battery.

It is always a pleasure to make my own parts, no matter how primitive they may be.  This is the freedom that comes with building a (mild) custom bike rather than a concours restoration.

I wasn't able to take pictures during the welding/cutting/grinding phase, but you get the idea.

The box has since been coated in black chassis paint, the strap came from a discarded Bell & Howell Filmo camera.

Until next time.......

Yuasa for Life.

After 9 years, Katie's original Yuasa battery died.  It struggled valiantly since March after I had to charge it for the first time.

Despite all my other careful maintenance, I was incredibly neglectful with the battery.  A battery that was supposed to last 48 months (according to the manufacturer) gave me 108.   At one point after being hit while parked (!) in 2012, she sat idle at the dealership for nearly 5 months.  Once all the new parts finally arrived, she fired up like a dream.  Always rock solid and reliable.

Last Friday I bought a replacement battery.


Needless to say, It was another Yuasa.