I guess I was asleep when I looked at the manual. It's an AGM (Absorbent Gas Mat) lead-acid battery.
From the batteryminder site
BatteryMINDer® Model 2012-AGM : 12V 2 AMP Charger-Maintainer-Desulfator For Optima, Odyssey, Polaris, Yuasa & Other High Performance Specialty 12 Volt Sealed AGM...
I bought one of these yesterday so that I could more easily clean and lube the chain - Trackside Rear Paddock Stand
I didn't purchase the spools initially but I found that the wiring for the tail lights run under the swingarm on the left side.
So I went back and bought a set of 8mm Speedmetal...
Update:
The large bag interfered with the USB connector on my phone. It finally broke the lightning connector on my Portapow condom cable. I did some searching and found this McDodo cable with right angle USB-A and Lightning connector. The interesting things is that the USB-A connector is...
The video quality is poor but you do get a look at the FTR with the bodywork removed and then later, with the tank removed.
FTR 1200 with the tank removed
The only issue I have is that my butt and legs get hot.:)
I live in the desert and have been riding in temps up to 107° F. Stopped at a traffic light you will really notice it. My left leg notices it more.
Recently, Cycleworld did a story where legend Peter Egan and his wife road a BMW touring...
Ryan of Fortnine on Youtube says the PIAA slim sports horn is 112db and looks small enough to be a drop-in replacement.
LInk to Amazon PIAA 85114 Slim Line 400Hz + 500Hz 112db Sports Horn Kit
Great job! I'm sure your detailed report will help others on the forum. Do you have any photos of what you did to the seat? I am interested in that mod.
How did you shorten the side stand? I think the stock stand is too long and I have the shock preload at 17mm, fork preload at maximum.
I hope...