September 25th, 2012, 11:07 AM | #1 |
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Need a battery box for a pod-filtered EX250
I removed the battery box/airbox intact (and am not interested in cutting them apart) and installed a pod filter (the k&n 2 into 1 filter) but need a battery box. I was checking on amazon and there's not much there.. anyone know of an oem battery box-only from another bike that might fit, or perhaps a generic of some sort? I could always just make a new battery box, but if there's a replacement around for 20-30 bucks I'd rather do that. Thoughts?
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September 25th, 2012, 11:11 AM | #2 |
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Just asking here because someone is going to ask at some point: Why not just cut your battery box off of the airbox? It's perfect size/shape, and if you ever choose to go back to the airbox, it will be easier to get the carbs out.
If you feel creative though, you can make a copy of the oem battery box with some Al sheeting. Area P offered a battery box with their exhaust systems; might give you an idea of what to make. Unfortunately they aren't willing to sell just the battery box, and they discontinued their exhaust system for the pre-gen |
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September 25th, 2012, 11:31 AM | #3 | |
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I may do something like the battery box you pictured, it's easy enough to make and I can always plasti-dip the result to cut back on conductivity. Thanks for the idea! |
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September 25th, 2012, 11:33 AM | #4 |
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it looks like a 2008 box with some modification would fit... anyone have both bikes that could confirm?
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September 27th, 2012, 10:30 AM | #5 |
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Take the rubber liner from the box and drill 2 small holes i nthe bottom so you can reuse the stock mounting points. It will 100% hold the battery in place. Bonus you do not destroy the stock air box.
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September 27th, 2012, 10:39 AM | #6 |
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lol, I spent a while staring at the rubber insert wondering about exactly that :P
I'm headed to the hardware store after work to grab some aluminum sheeting and use the rubber doodad as my template. I'll bend it and tack weld it; I'm not keen on a poorly supported battery |
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September 28th, 2012, 08:44 AM | #7 |
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i have the solution..im working on it. with pics and some welding..maybe jus bolting stuff together...its going to be...
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September 28th, 2012, 09:03 AM | #8 | |
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