Lyka Kits 18-19 & Partial Kit 24

Monday December 30th I received 2 1/2 kits that I will soon be working on. These kits include the Cladding, Burner Tray, Wiring Control Unit and all wiring along with a Steering Damper that will be retrofitted to the steering mechanism and finally the wood portions of the seat (the cushions will come separately in the future).

For those builders in United States, the wiring kit calls out a battery that is not available in the USA. Looking at the outside dimensions of that battery (Hankook XV65) it is listed as 242mm long x 174mm wide x 190mm high. There are several options to choose from:


Target Size:   242mm x 174mm x 190mm (L x W x H Hankook Battery)
Group 47:      246mm x 175mm x 190mm
Group 90:      246mm x 175mm x 175mm
Group 96R:    242mm x 173mm x 175mm
Group 97R:    252mm x 175mm x 190mm


My battery box measures: 255mm x 352mm x 158mm and two batteries from the above list are needed and must fit in the battery box.


I'm picking Group 47. Group 97R although is slightly larger (and larger the battery usually means greater the Amp-Hours) - it will be just a little too tight for my comfort to purchase without actually trying the batteries for size. Group 47 on the Length will be 4mm more, but still will have 9mm of space in the battery box. The overall width of two batteries together (175 + 175 = 350mm) is going to be very close with only 2mm of free space versus the 4mm of free space designed for the Hankook battery.


Once I procure the batteries I will update my findings. I also noticed that the hex bolt heads for the brake and clutch "plinth" (bracket) that bolts to the battery box might be a clearance or interference issue. If so I will replace the hex bolts with flat head screws.


Its been a long time since the last kit. Hopefully the remaining 4 1/2 kits will be dispatched quicker!