Different sized battery trays??

sidehack · Post by **sidehack** » Tue Jan 06, 2009 7:47 pm

I'm gonna probably show some big time ignorance here, but here goes. I have 2 CA78s, previously identified as '65s. I have one apart and one still together. While welding up a horrible rear fender crack today I noticed that my straps on the battery tray were broken and seemed to be out of shape. When I went to the other bike to take some measurements, I realized that one battery tray is about 2 inches longer than the other and is welded in a different location on the frame. Anybody have any insight into this? BTW, both trays appear to be original as far as spot welds, bends etc. Just wondering.....

Bill

joeweir1 · Post by **joeweir1** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 7:43 pm

I believe the battery size was changed in 65' to the shorter battery.Not sure exact serial # it was changed.I know my friend still mas his fathers 64' he purchased new and it has the longer battery.

sidehack · Post by **sidehack** » Fri Jan 09, 2009 8:08 pm

Thanks, that makes some sense. I know that the short battery tray is perfect for a 12N9A3, and that battery really slops around in the larger tray.

Bill

joeweir1 · Post by **joeweir1** » Sat Jan 10, 2009 12:43 pm

your welcome

gasketdave · Post by **gasketdave** » Fri Jan 16, 2009 10:50 am

Hope you don't mind if I jump in on this post. I have a '66 Dream that somewhere along the line someone tried to put the large battery in the small tray. They cut up the tray and the slot that holds the cover on the bottom is gone. Anyone have a battery box for the small battery they would like to sell. Even a rough one will work if it has the slot for the outer cover
Thanks Dave