Small batteries vs big batteries?

[slownugly007]

I was looking into buying a new battery for my bike and wanted to get something that was smaller than OEM so that in the future I can remount it in a different location. Ive found a bunch of different sized ones but not sure if Im able to use them?

I plan to ride my bike a lot and was curious if the smaller batteries will work for this? Right now I have a 14AH sized battery and would like to go done to the smaller one but not sure what performance I will lose, if any from the smaller batteries? Anyone know?

[Re-run]

The 14 is stock size. A smaller batt can be used no problem but will have less capacity.
Now, as long as your charging is working ok and you keep the rpms over 2k to send a charge the battery, you should be fine.
You big issue will be if you are idling for a time. The bike does not charge much under 2k rpm.
An electronic r/r will help a little.

You COULD do a lithium based battery BUT I strongly suggest getting an electronic r/r to use with it as the stock one could easily cause overvoltage and spikes to hit the battery and lithium doesn't much like that.

[shinyribs]

I was kinda curious about this myself. I need to make a mount for a battery and was wondering what smaller sized batteries are a standard size. I'd hate to build a compartment for a battery,only to have to replace it later and not be able to find another the same size.