Lithium-Iron Battery
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Lithium-Iron Battery
Saw an ad in Cafe Racer mag. for a lithium-iron battery. No acid, carbon composite case, very light weight. Website lists a replacement for the 12N-5.5 3B weighing in at less than 1 pound (422 grams), 3.25 pounds less than a lead acid battery. It appears the only downside is the price. Kinda salty at $100.
Anyone have any experience with one? I'm thinking of giving one a try.
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Anyone have any experience with one? I'm thinking of giving one a try.
http://www.shoraipower.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; Look up RZ350
D.
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Running one of these in my 350, under a pound and about 1/3 the size of stock,
http://www.ballisticparts.com/products/ ... /4cell.php
http://www.ballisticparts.com/products/ ... /4cell.php
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Hi All,
I am running a trailtech battery
http://www.trailtech.net/040-BATT3.7.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
try $60 bucks...
I am running a trailtech battery
http://www.trailtech.net/040-BATT3.7.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
try $60 bucks...
bikes going rz500, TE310
bikes projects rd400, 900ss, 750 F1
Why is there no time left...
bikes projects rd400, 900ss, 750 F1
Why is there no time left...
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gonna have to keep an eye on this as I'm sick and tired of loosening that pipe to get the battery in and out of mine!!!!
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I was going to buy one however a bike auto electrician strongly advised me not to, as they are prone to blowing up.
Don't eat yellow snow.
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Yeah... these are the batteries that are blowing up in peoples faces in phones etc.
Not sure I'd trust it in my bike.
Not sure I'd trust it in my bike.
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as for these batteries being prone to blowing up, are we talking about the right battery? there's lithium-iron and then there's lithium-ion, there IS a difference. lithium-ion is what powers our portable electronic stuff.
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Sorry I misread... yes its the lithium-ION that are the issue.
Gell batteries ?
Hi Guys,
This is my first post, hope you can help, I'm thinking about changing the battery on my Rd 500 from lead acid to a gell battery, what make and model of gell battery would you suggest ?
This is my first post, hope you can help, I'm thinking about changing the battery on my Rd 500 from lead acid to a gell battery, what make and model of gell battery would you suggest ?
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I just installed a shorai in my 500. INCREDIBLY small and light, comes with everything you'll need and then some! Very well put together piece! I LOVE IT! Won't keep the lights on for long when diagnosing things....but otherwise its AWESOME!
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I'm running a shorai lithium ion, at .93 pounds-and it's a special gem.
I've used the same brand/type in my R1 for 3 years with no problems...and while the standard lead/acid needs a charge annually on another one of the toys- the lithium has not even required a trickle to stay hot.
I was skeptical too, but at $100- I feel like I got my money's worth.
The battery isnt as wide as a dollar bill, in either direction and only weighs .2 more than my battpac.
First generation lithium ions required a specific charger, and had problems if you applied to many amps, when charging- (most typically a problem when using a standard battery charger)- but they've come a long way from 2005, and I trust this one-more than I trust the conventional
I've used the same brand/type in my R1 for 3 years with no problems...and while the standard lead/acid needs a charge annually on another one of the toys- the lithium has not even required a trickle to stay hot.
I was skeptical too, but at $100- I feel like I got my money's worth.
The battery isnt as wide as a dollar bill, in either direction and only weighs .2 more than my battpac.
First generation lithium ions required a specific charger, and had problems if you applied to many amps, when charging- (most typically a problem when using a standard battery charger)- but they've come a long way from 2005, and I trust this one-more than I trust the conventional
motorcycles are in my blood...but my body needs new tires.
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Had mixed results with my Shorai lithium iron battery. Battery was ALWAYS flat when I would turn on the ignition after sitting for a week or more. The bike is rarely ridden and the #1 selling point of this battery (besides the weight) is the fact they stay charged for a very long time, and I'm pretty sure there is no computers on my 500 drawing any electricity when the key is off. Now, even after a lengthy ride, the battery is flat. Apply the brakes and the gauges go dim at idle.
Not sure if I got a defective one, but I never had great results.
Braaaaap.
Not sure if I got a defective one, but I never had great results.
Braaaaap.
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Buy a 4 cell Ballistic, tiny, light weight and starts my 500 after sitting for a long time.