Battery for 65 Dream ???

[fitzgibbon]

Greeting to all, just joined the group as I'm finally getting serious about reving up my dad's old ride. Actually got it running a week ago, but still require a battery, and can't figure out what is correct.
I recall getting a 12N9-3A about 8 years ago, which was a waste as the side cover wouldn't go back on. Now I'm aiming for a 12N5.5-4A which I believe is skinnier, but is it rated for this machine ?
Cold as sin here in Toronto, but I can't wait to blast up and down my street !
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

[LOUD MOUSE]

This site has them. ...................lm
<http://www.olypen.com/retro/>

Greeting to all, just joined the group as I'm finally getting serious about reving up my dad's old ride. Actually got it running a week ago, but still require a battery, and can't figure out what is correct.
I recall getting a 12N9-3A about 8 years ago, which was a waste as the side cover wouldn't go back on. Now I'm aiming for a 12N5.5-4A which I believe is skinnier, but is it rated for this machine ?
Cold as sin here in Toronto, but I can't wait to blast up and down my street !
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

[fitzgibbon]

Thanks Mouse, I'll take a look at the site.

[joeweir1]

Are you sure you have a 65'?The battery is longer on the 64's and earlier.Do you have a six or seven digit VIN?

[fitzgibbon]

I just checked the ownership, says 1965, and VIN is 7 digits so I would say it is a 65.

[fitzgibbon]

I just measured the battery tray, it's 2 9/16 by 7 1/2.

Personally attempting a restoration on this bike might be tough if I can't figure this out. :-)
Oh well, I'm still learning.

[joeweir1]

Your bike must be one of the last made before the battery size was changed then.My battery is about 3x5 inches.