Replacing 750SFC battery

Disconnect the battery leads; remove the battery strap & rubber mounting from the battery tray (gearbox side) and tip the battery back to help clear the seat rail.  Because I'm of a nervous disposition, I put insulating tape or similar around  the underneath of that rail 'just in case' to minimise the risk of shorting the battery terminal.  I use an Odyssey PC680 now - works for me but then I'm no electrical engineer.  :P  I also hinged the metal battery strap bracket to reduce the obstacle it presents.
 
Thanks, Rob and Paul. The battery is now out after much cursing. As you said, Rob, remove the rubber mounts which entailed removing the v. regulator to get to the front mount. Then had to remove the starter relay so the battery could tilt back enough. I don't know which battery I will use, but it definitely will NOT be the original size!

Since both of you use the Odyssey, what is the deal with charging them? I understand they are picky about that and require their own charger.
 
Mine went on the bike fully charged and stays that way with the standard charging system and a voltage regulator that is set at 14.3v.  Folk start getting their knickers in a knot when discussing chargers.  The only way to fully charge a discharged Odyssey is to use a charger that meets their spec. - see list http://www.odysseybattery.com/documents/ODYSSEYapproved12Vchargers_OCT2010_002.pdf  The subject was discussed recently - but beware some ill-informed opinion!  http://www.laverdaforum.com/forum/index.php?topic=85970.0

There are plenty of alternatives to Odyssey that may not have such fussy requirements.  I'd suggest a decent branded type with ~200CCA.  Yuasa YTZ14S  or YTX14 types will fit easily.
 
I would be inclined to avoid an Odyssey battery, unless you are 100% sure it's suitable and get all the relevant information with the battery to check. I was "ill informed" [sic], as my supplier gave me none of the paperwork, which would have told me my 3C was unable to keep the battery in good fettle.  I would call it an expensive mistake - except I didn't make one (except perhaps not getting the paperwork). 

Batteries are normally pretty simple to maintain, so best go for a simple one...... (still got the original one in my 1999 Toyota  :D )

I am still using my Odysseys, as they are pretty heavy and very useful for keeping skirting boards tight to the wall whilst the glue goes off  :P

Pete
 
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