CodyP 51 #1 Posted May 4, 2022 just got the wires for my raider 9 heck she ain't even got a battery but I know how to wire her up red's length and blacks width but if I want head/brake and turn signal lights any suggestions on where to find em or which kind to use or any related posts I could not find any Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxwell-8 4,275 #2 Posted May 4, 2022 U1's are the battery most people use including me 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,571 #3 Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) If you wish to add Tail, Brake , and Signal lights I would suggest picking out some dual filament trailer lights. There are many different sizes & styles, just pick out something that you like. Can be incandescent or LED. For head lights I would pick out a small driving light that you like the looks of. I picked out these driving lights for one of my tractors. They really light the way. For batteries, I just run the U1 EverStarts from WalMart. Edited May 4, 2022 by Achto 7 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,319 #4 Posted May 4, 2022 Cody Welcome - there are manuals you can download here for free - I took a look at the 1968 Raider 9 Electrical diagram and noticed that is has a 10 Amp charging system (better than the 3 amp of earlier started/generator versions) and NO starter solenoid. That means ALL the current to start goes thru the ignition switch. Since you are doing a rewire anyway, you may wish to add in a solenoid. As for the battery - since you plan on adding lights - try to find one with more than 350 CCA (Cold Cranking Amps). They are available in the U1 or U1-R size - Tractor Supply may have what you need. Whichever battery you buy, and wherever you buy it, check the sticker on it FIRST before you purchase it for the Date of Manufacture. It makes no sense to buy a new battery that has a 90 Warranty if it is already over a year old from sitting on a shelf.... Bill 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lynnmor 7,306 #5 Posted May 4, 2022 Get the lawn & garden battery of your choice, I prefer brands made by East Penn. As stated above, check the date of manufacture. Cold cranking amps might be specified at 32 degrees or zero degrees, choose one with at least 300 CCA at zero degrees. For example, there are some rated at 410 CCA and then in the fine print say 350 CCA at zero. Always fully charge a battery before putting it in service and then keep it at full charge as much as possible at all times, I use a 1.25 amp Battery Tender brand charger and that works well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ri702bill 8,319 #6 Posted May 4, 2022 (edited) 29 minutes ago, lynnmor said: Always fully charge a battery before putting it in service and then keep it at full charge as much as possible at all times, I use a 1.25 amp Battery Tender brand charger and that works well. Words of wisdom there - once a lead / acid battery is fully discharged, it starts to sulfate & shed the lead on the cell plates and that material falls into the cavity below the plates. Once 2 plates are bridged they are done for.... Edited May 4, 2022 by ri702bill 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
johnnymag3 2,520 #7 Posted May 4, 2022 Interstate Batteries in all of my equipment......Cars, Trucks, Tractors...….. Never an issue....they stay on a GOOD battery tender during times of dormancy JM2C John 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CodyP 51 #8 Posted May 4, 2022 thank you all so much for your help and please try to be patient as I can't download anything I live out in the middle of nowhere 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bucks 31 #9 Posted June 9, 2022 in the middle of no--where sounds great! 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
