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Message started by strang on 11/21/15 at 05:05:03

Title: Lithium Ion Batteries again
Post by strang on 11/21/15 at 05:05:03

Apologies as I know this has been discussed but I just wanted an update on people's experience of running these types of batteries in Savages over a few seasons?
I am on the other side of the pond so earthx aren't wildly available here but there is an established brand called JMT that I am thinking of getting for my build:
http://www.mandp.co.uk/index.php/default/ytx9-fp-jmt-lithium-ion-battery.html
It claims 180 CCA
I ride through the winter but only during sunny days - Is this enough for riding in temperatures above 5 celsius?
Also what's your experience of charging these types of batteries? I realize you have to get a different type of charger for them - do you need to keep them on a trickle charge between infrequent rides? The battery was listed as being for DR650 so I thought it might be ballpark close enough spec?

Title: Re: Lithium Ion Batteries again
Post by SinglesGoinSteady on 11/21/15 at 07:03:59

Dave likes these, and I want one.

Title: Re: Lithium Ion Batteries again
Post by verslagen1 on 11/21/15 at 07:51:04

the LiIon batteries aren't recommended in the cold.
but I'd ask your lot how they do, we don't get your kinda cold.

that's a right handed battery, you need to see if they have a left hand version. easier to install on the savage.

Title: Re: Lithium Ion Batteries again
Post by gizzo on 11/22/15 at 05:40:07

I've had one in the Cabbage for a couple years now and no complaints. I've never charged it, just disconnect it when I'm not using it for a while. It doesn't seem to lose any sitting around..

Title: Re: Lithium Ion Batteries again
Post by strang on 11/22/15 at 12:31:43

I'm sold. will order one tonight. thanks

Title: Re: Lithium Ion Batteries again
Post by Dave on 11/22/15 at 13:51:34

The only warning that I will give.....don't overcharge it or run it down completely.

If you goof and turn your key into the park position and run the LiIon battery down to a deep discharge - it will be ruined.

I don't disconnect mine, or put any kind of charger on it. Sitting for 5-6 months over the winter doesn't seem to bother it - the bike fires right up when spring comes.

Title: Re: Lithium Ion Batteries again
Post by Art Webb on 11/23/15 at 10:47:01

I was gonna make a joke about recharging yer bike with yer cell phone charger, but it seems to be moot