you dont have to relocate the battery in order to use the pods. Its more of a preference really. What you need to decide is whether to....
keep the graters and side covers = freak kit/ghetto freak kit
get rid of the graters and side covers = relocate the battery
since you mentioned it though, I will reassure you that you dont need an extra fender piece to prevent roost from hitting underneath the seat. The battery bracket itself does this job, which is actually a very small amount if any depending on your riding conditions. If you can picture the rear tire going forward, the water shoots downward off the top of the tire.
