Apollo71 Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Hi,My banner battery has finally given up the ghost in my 2012 supersport. Too many complete discharges I think. I have a conditioning charger now but the damage was already done!Reading up on suitable replacements the Powervamp PVR22 seems a good choice.Does anyone have any photos of an install? Do I need the bracket that they can supply or can I modify the banner bracket?ThanksIan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drumster Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I don't have the PVR22 but a similar sized battery and modified my Banner tray by flattening the leading edge and modifying the straps. I also took the opportunity to secure the tray to the footwell by a pair of nuts and bolts as I felt the rivets would not be strong enough to keep the battery in place in the event of a frontal collision (the worries of sprinting) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechanical Moz Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 An appropriately sized block of wood can fill the gap between the new battery and the standard bracket. I used a relatively dense hardwood because I had a piece roughly the right size, a lighter wood could save a bit of weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted June 20, 2015 Member Share Posted June 20, 2015 I chose a PVR 25 and bent the existing strap. But if I were doing it again I'd buy a battery with a new matching box from their shop on eBay. Then I'd mount it flat and put tools or the jack or something on top.Check the type of terminal is right for your leads, and I needed a longer fat red lead to the alternator. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM25T Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 Just done this to get rid of my wooden block. See https://www.dropbox.com/s/6uk9c29omnwx0pm/IMG-20150619-WA0000.jpg?dl=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankee Posted June 20, 2015 Share Posted June 20, 2015 I've got a standard battery tray that's seen some bashing about to fit a battery like Chris' (aeroscreens) RMD job. If anyone wants it, just shout. The battery is also just sitting around now as I went lithium. But a new one is only £40 or so. I had it fitted in front of a shortened passenger footwell.http://images15.fotki.com/v588/photos/8/42688/10523039/DSCF1943-vi.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vine Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I took a very simple approach when I fitted a PVR25 to my old SS-R. I used the hard foam packing that came with the battery, and wrapped the whole caboodle in battery insulation (here). That way, I didn't have to modify the strap at all. At the time, I recall people expressing concern about using foam in a hot engine compartment, but 10 years on, it's just fine.JV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Deslandes Posted June 21, 2015 Share Posted June 21, 2015 I like that you can lay the Powervamp flat so it won't topple in a crash. My Banner tore its retaining straps out of their moorings and the battery shorted against the exhaust, Luckily no fire ensued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveA Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I've got a PVR22 installed in the origianl Banner position but laid down. I will take a photo tonight and post it up. If you are using the PVR bracket make sure you continuity test between the bracket and the chassis. There should be no continuity between these two, if there is it is very easy to short the battery and pop fuses or worse.I had to use rubber washers betwen the bolt washers and brackets as the bolts were earthing the bracket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted June 22, 2015 Member Share Posted June 22, 2015 Is that because connections to the live post touch the edge of the bracket?ThanksJonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Deslandes Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Blimey, that's carp design! I made my own bracket but its dimensionally similar to the PVR item and the terminals are well spaced from the bracket. I would defo suggest using the insulated rubber terminal caps though. I got mine from a local auto electrical factors but VWP do them too. Check size before ordering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveA Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 No it doesn't touch but if you get a spanner on there to tighten/loosen the terminal screws you are only a few mm away from earthing the live as the spanner can foul the bracket should it slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Deslandes Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 yes, I can see that and that's partly why I used caphead screws rather than hex head bolts. Its also why its advisable to fit and tighten the positive before attaching the negative lead. That way it doesn't matter if you short the pos terminal to chassis whilst doing it up.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Jonathan Kay Posted June 22, 2015 Member Share Posted June 22, 2015 Thanks, I see what you mean.If the bracket were proud of the battery in the risky area I'd cut it back. (And follow Paul's other advice.)Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apollo71 Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 Thank for all the replies!i tried to use the supplied cage but it just wouldn't fit in a good position so after much deliberation, I made some small wooden blocks to pack out the original tray. Painted black I think it looks quite good!ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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