Battery Type Help Needed...

TrikerDawg · Apr 17, 2010

Trying to determine a battery, I am in need of a smaller battery of less than 6" in height, including the post. Went to Interstate Battery yesterday and they tried to sell me a Motorcycle battery. Said it would start a VW engine, reason: they are used in larger cc motorcycles and felt it should work.

Any advise, suggestions or help would be greatly appreciated.

ThirdWheel · Apr 17, 2010

I was once looking for a certain size battery. I took a tape measure to the auto parts store and started measuring. You can save some height if there is room to use side mount terminals. Try different battery company sites. Sometimes they list the dimensions.

Gorilla · Apr 17, 2010

TrikerDawg, It depends on the draw of the starter not just that its the same displacement as a motorcycle. All though it is. Check the draw of the VW starter and then one on a HD 103 or 110 and a Honda Goldwing. If they are close then one of those batteries might work especially in Florida's weather.

John Luciano · Apr 18, 2010

If u have a good charge system , Should have with a car motor ( VW is a car motor right ) <LOL> . the GW or the HD battery will start it.

Ozarkryder · Apr 19, 2010

You might also try looking into the new tech AGM style batteries. They are sealed, haven't any liquid acid in them and can be mounted on any side, and even upside down!

John Luciano · Apr 19, 2010

If u can find an AGM Garden Tractor battery mounting on its side would be the ticket.

John Luciano · Apr 19, 2010

Smallest and Hottest AGM battery I could find , HAS plenty of POOP. Can be laid side ways too. Deka ETX30LA Absorbed Glass Mat sealed lead battery replaces YIX30CL-BS

jaybasr · Apr 21, 2010

Trikerdog try Odyssey Batteries, they are a dry cell can be mounted in any position. The PC545 fits most Goldwing, HD, and other big bike apps. Have used them for years good life span. Good Luck Jay A.

1550vt · Apr 21, 2010

ebatteriestogo.com is an easy site to surf and offers all the name-brand sealed batteries for just about any battery tray.
They also ship it right to your door free......above $50. Don't know about every case with every bike/trike, but the ones I have purchased from there have been well below over-the-counter HD cost. The last one I purchased was around $109 for a 325 CCA as opposed to $140 plus tax for a HD 275 CCA.