New battery

[Grumpy Goat]

GG.  I think the various model years had different batteries.  My original, is a Yuasa YTZ14S and 3-3/8 inches tall.  So the spacer made up the height difference.

I think you are absolutely right. I have heard other similar reports as well.

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