NUMBER 030825
Installing ODYSSEY ™ PC545MJ in Buell S1 Lightning
The Buell model S1 Lightning 1996–1999 was supplied with a battery under the trade name
of Genesis with the part number of G12V12AH10EP. This battery, with the terminals
located together on the narrow side of the battery, is no longer manufactured.
There is a replacement, but installation requires some minor attention.
The replacement battery is the ODYSSEY ™ Drycell Battery, model PC545MJ.
The PC545MJ is a considerable up grade over the Genesis battery.
| Comparison | G12V12AH10EP | PC545MJ |
| Service Life | 2-4 years | 6-10 years |
| 5 second cranking amps | 430 amps | 545 amps |
| CCA | 146 amps | 185 amps |
| Terminals | M4 female | M6 female |
| Terminal Location | Narrow side | Long side |
| Vibration Rating | Commercial | Military |
Installation Awareness
There are two issues that must be addressed to install the PC545MJ battery.
1. The PC545MJ has a slightly different top cover edge design that interferes with the lower lip of the bikes battery tray.
2. The terminals on the PC545MJ are on the long side.
Installation Procedure
1. Shim material approximately ¼ inch thick must be cut to fill in the lower battery tray equal in height to the lip at the end of the lower tray.
2. Install the negative battery cable onto the battery, torque to 50 inch-pounds.
3. Slide the battery with the negative terminal up towards the bottom of the seat and into the battery tray.
4. Install the battery clamp bracket and tighten for a secure fit.
5. Install the positive battery cable to the battery positive terminal, torque to 50 inch-pounds.
6. Check that the battery is secure and tight in the battery tray.
7. Installation is complete.
Technical questions should be directed to Bruce Essig at:
Tel: (660) 429-7506
Fax: (660) 429-1758
E-mail:
bruce.essig@enersys.com
Sealed Rechargeable DrycellTM Deep Cycle Batteries