I was considering buying a drycell this year since my bike eats batteries. 1 a Year sucks. Higher compression seems to need more battery. Anyone uing an Odyssey or something else that is supposed to give higher starting amperage. Is this what I need to get the motor to turn over easier.

Ralph,
You might want to check out this thread. (http://xlforum.net/vbportal/forums/showthread.php?t=22821&highlight=battery) It might give you some ideas.