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Fitting a different battery (PT14B-4) to a GS1000

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Im trying to find a AGM battery that is slimmer than stock. I want to lay it down on the under-seat panel and build a low profile seat to cover everything. Im trying to keep the depth/thickness of the battery under 3" so that when its layed down, it doesnt stick up so high. So far, this is what I have come up with:

14B-4

Voltage: 12 V
AH: 12 AH
Type: AGM - SLA
CCA: 135
Polarity: LH +
Weight: 10
Length: 6
Width: 2.7
Height: 5.75
http://www.batteryweb.com/motorcycle-batteries-detail.cfm?model=PT14B-4


I have seen some places cross reference the 14B-4 with a 14B-BS:
http://www.amazon.com/BikeMaster-Ma..._9?s=automotive&ie=UTF8&qid=1325469774&sr=1-9

On some sites, it says the 14B-BS has 210cca but it seems the 14B-4 is the more common of the two.

Can I use the 14B-4 on a GS1000? The CCA is what has me worried. Cost does factor in which is why Im not looking at li-ion batteries. Suggestions?
 
If you keep your bike well-tuned so it starts IMMEDIATELY every time, you will probably be OK.

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