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mikeyboi83:
Will this battery work with my 1983 Ascot 500?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H7DSX2A/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER

I know it is a little small and lower cca, but it would save me $60

Thanks

WTF304:
The stronger the battery the better .... the starting systems on these bikes are weak to begin with

mikeyboi83:
So technically this one will work?

Not looking for long term, just something so I can practice on the bike, first one.


Once I'm on the road this summer I'll get a stronger one.

scottly:
No, that battery, at 6 AH, does not have the capacity to run the electric starter motor for any length of time. You need a 14 AH battery. I got one at Walmart for about $50 a year ago.

J6G1Z:
Do yourself a favor & invest in a quality sealed AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) battery. I have a made in the USA AGM battery that I bought from Batteries Plus. I can't recall if this is year #5 or #6 on the same battery.
http://www.batteriesplus.com/product/40578-DURAGM--15L--US-Duracell-Ultra-AGM-Battery-Made-in-USA/558-CC/4419-Motorcycle-Batteries/638911-Honda/FT500-Ascot/500CC-1982-to-1983.aspx

You should also consider picking up a Battery Tender Jr. if your bike sits over the winter.

J.

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