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[Cooter]

220 CCA battery at a minimum. Li-Ions are rated much higher but they cheat the test a bit... The Battery Rule is: You get that you pay for.

I'll check what a healthy stock Buell starter draws with my induction ammeter when I get home, it's a good question and I'd like to know myself. But if you're asking which of the aftermarket ones to pick... pay for the BIG one and be SURE its the right one. The Sportster version will bolt-on but has the wrong nose cone and will let oil out of the primary at higher RPM's.

 

[cvc]

You get home yet? Inquiring minds want to know..

 

[chuckmcg]

You get home yet? Inquiring minds want to know..

Yeah, you home yet?

 

[34nineteen]

Yeah, you home yet?

No, that hobo owes me drinks tonight. At least Bubbles came along so I can say I'll be in good company.

 

[Cooter]

Not home yet! 34:19 saw a spider in his house, so I have to go kill it.

 

[chuckmcg]

Ok Cooter, you killed 3419's spider so you don't owe him a drink anymore, but now I owe you one for answering my question.

 

[njloco]

Wait a minute, that's my beer !

 

[chuckmcg]

njloco , go to Old Bones Cycle Shop in Toms River, and tell the owners to take care you for me. It's my sister and bro-in laws place.

 

[chuckmcg]

Just a side note. I've got some Buell luggage I want to re-home.

 

[Cooter]

Woo Hoo!

 

[Barrett]

Ok, I have found the factory spec for the battery is 200 cca's in the service manual. But I have not found the spec for starter draw yet. No help?

An XB9/XB12 starter motor in healthy condition, on average, draws between 85-110 amps dependent upon:
ambient air temp
engine temp
viscosity and condition of engine oil
condition of both combustion chambers
internal engine wear
several other variables


You're welcome.

 

[cvc]

Just a side note. I've got some Buell luggage and an air box and front fender I want to re-home.

What color? I sent you a message with my number.