still have the original Genesis battery on the 98 S1W with the terminals close together on top. Question is what do I replace it with? presume it would have to be sealed/gel and maybe some adaptation as noone seams to make batteries with the terminals in the same position as the original. Does anyone do a battery of the same dimensions so I can use original strap?
any help will be appreciated...Cheers

I believe there was an upgrade for all S1's to fit a larger battery ...this consisted of a new battery tray etc as well .......I assume because the original size battery was no longer available.

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2001 X1 2009 1125CR 2006 Uly X3 2010 Uly a fully Maz'd S1 and a 1991 RS1200 Westwind.

haven't heard about a recall on a new battery tray?? as far as I can see there are 8 recalls on the S1 but I think only thing connected to the battery ws a new earth lead

I don't think it was a recall as such but an upgrade kit after the original fitment battery was no longer available ............ I've seen lots of S1's with the new tray fitted which i think meant relocating the regulator as well ...i'm sure some S1 owners on here will clarify .

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2001 X1 2009 1125CR 2006 Uly X3 2010 Uly a fully Maz'd S1 and a 1991 RS1200 Westwind.

Looks like this

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1998 Buell S1
1998 Buell S3T

Are these still available?? or surely someone does a battery to match the original size?

My original battery was horizontal as I guess yours is. The tray is not available any more I'd imagine. I got mine years ago 2nd hand from Maz. The new battery is vertical. I fitted a Varta which was about £45 at the time and my strap is a modified sportster one. The Voltage regulator sits on the side of the battery tray.

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I'm a Hornithologist, I get excited by exotic birds.........

not sure if they are still available, i bought it as part of a complete battery kit but i didn't need it as my bike is a 1998, been keeping hold of it for when i manage to pick up and earlier bike.

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1998 Buell S1
1998 Buell S3T

You could contact Barden with all specs etc. A very good battery specialist.

http://www.barden-uk.com/

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I'm a Hornithologist, I get excited by exotic birds.........

will send dimensions off to a few companies...might be me just being a bit anal about trying to keepit as original as poss

It was an official Buell upgrade so not a prob. Doubt if you get an original style battery but good luck.

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I'm a Hornithologist, I get excited by exotic birds.........

They may still be available, Maz checked for me a year or so ago and they came with a battery at not a very shocking price...

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08 Specialized Langster

It would have been more shocking had you charged it.

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2006 XB12Ss..... 1998 S1W..... 1996 S2T
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Hi, was there a happy ending to this post? Was a battery found that was a similar size so that the original battery tray could be retained?