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Lithium Ion Batteries again
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?

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SinglesGoinSteady Full Member Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks like Bon Scott! Posts: 130 From Seattle, now in Savannah. Gender:	Re: Lithium Ion Batteries again Reply #1 - 11/21/15 at 07:03:59 Dave likes these, and I want one.
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verslagen1 YaBB Moderator ModSquad Offline Where there's a will, I want to be in it. Posts: 28780 L.A. California Gender:	Re: Lithium Ion Batteries again Reply #2 - 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.
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gizzo Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiCabbage. It's Savage. Posts: 1318 Australia	Re: Lithium Ion Batteries again Reply #3 - 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..
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strang Senior Member Offline Posts: 387 london Gender:	Re: Lithium Ion Batteries again Reply #4 - 11/22/15 at 12:31:43 I'm sold. will order one tonight. thanks
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Reply #5 - 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.

Someday I will be old......But not today!

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Art Webb Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 3007 columbus, Texas Gender:	Re: Lithium Ion Batteries again Reply #6 - 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
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