I updated to the antigravity lithium and knocked 14 pounds off. I'm very happy with this battery
I updated to the antigravity lithium and knocked 14 pounds off. I'm very happy with this battery
There's a guy here in Canada with a very helpful and honest youtube channel. Check out Ryan F9... Some battery-related research...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ywopGAXP-I
I watched that evaluation purely for the entertainment value of the presenter.Originally Posted by marlen.padberg
I watched that evaluation purely for the entertainment value of the presenter.
Just keep in mind that this is not an independent channel. F9 is an online store.
Good online store though and generally good reviews
https://fortnine.ca/en/
I installed a Generic AGM battery in my 07 5 years ago and it still rates 13v+ ($40 CDN + shipping)
I always keep it on a tender when parked in my garage.
YMMV
Last edited by Dann; 10-02-2019 at 01:16 AM.
Daniel
If you can park it, and not turn around to admire it before walking away, you bought the wrong one.
2019 R1250RT - 2007 R1200RT (186,000 km) - IBA # 56396
Yes, I've bought items through them that I could not source locally.
As well, I've got a Shorai battery in my V-twin 1,000cc sportbike and its been cranking just fine for 5 years. Saved around 8 pounds over an AGM battery. And no, I do not ride in the winter which around here is December through February.
Last edited by BC1100S; 10-02-2019 at 05:42 PM.
For us in QC there is no riding between Dec1 and March 15. All vehicles are required by law to have snow tires during this period.Yes, I've bought items through them that I could not source locally.
As well, I've got a Shorai battery in my V-twin 1,000cc sportbike and its been cranking just fine for 5 years. Saved around 8 pounds over an AGM battery. And no, I do not ride in the winter which around here is December through February.
Daniel
If you can park it, and not turn around to admire it before walking away, you bought the wrong one.
2019 R1250RT - 2007 R1200RT (186,000 km) - IBA # 56396
Interestingly, there are a few snow tires made for motorcycles:
http://www.anlas-tyres.co.uk/winter-grip-plus/
Not exactly "motorcycle"-related, but definitely battery-related -
My Camry needed a new battery back in June of 2010, so I went to my local O’Reilly’s and got one of their “Super Start Extreme” 35EXTJ units. This is an old-fashioned "wet cell" unit. This is not the largest one that will fit on the car's battery shelf.
The car had recently been exhibiting “symptoms” for a while – taking a little longer to turn over at startup, lower idle if I had accessories on (especially the air conditioner!), drinking up from my charger... then finally it started just clicking the solenoid.
I have a MicroStart battery backup, so that wasn’t even an issue.
Considering the old battery had lasted NINE YEARS – I had No problem at all buying the same thing again. The new one was made in Mexico (per its sticker); I neglected to note where the old one was made.
Yes I did keep it topped up with distilled water and yes I sometimes put it on a trickle charger, since it's not my primary transportation.
Even with 'winter' tires I would not ride during these months
I watched the video and the lowest temp they show in the de demo is 0c (32F)
Before the 'winter' hits,I still ride when the temp is around -6/-10c. But once the ground freezes (usually around Dec 1st), I put the bike in storage until spring (We sometimes get down to - 30c during the winter months)
Riding in the winter months would also mean riding with all the salt they use to de-ice the roads getting in the bike and eating it from the inside.
YMMV
Daniel
If you can park it, and not turn around to admire it before walking away, you bought the wrong one.
2019 R1250RT - 2007 R1200RT (186,000 km) - IBA # 56396
My Odyssey is now going on year 8. I never charge it but I do ride frequently, at least once a week. Not sure anything can top that lifespan so they won my loyalty.
Bill in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
2017 R1200RT
2007 Eton Beemer Scooter
I'm at almost eight years on my PC680 so far, still going strong. If I won't be riding regularly (more than once in three weeks), it gets a full charge on an old Schumacher charger that has a 14.7V setting, and then goes on the Optimate 4 (13.6V) to maintain it according to Odyssey's recommendations. I'm thinking of getting a CTEK or Noco charger to avoid changing the chargers so much. Somehow, since I retired, I find I have four batteries that need "tending"- for the RT, the CB175 I'm storing for my niece, a compact tractor, and a minivan (AGM battery) that isn't used very often.
I thought that six and a half years on the original battery was pretty decent, though I would have liked a little warning before it just quit. Started easily after work, stopped a half mile later for gas, and it would not even light up the dash. Got going with a jump, but could not restart at home.
The original conventional lead-acid battery on our Camry is still working fine at nine years. I do notice that it is building up corrosion on the positive terminal rather quickly this year, in spite of several attempts to clean and prevent it. Keeping our MicroStart clone under the seat now in case it dies.
Last edited by lkraus; 10-15-2019 at 06:58 AM.
Larry
2006 R1200RT
I tried a Shorai a few years back it lasted 2 years, I got a pro rated replacement, at a substantial cost and it lasted 3 years.
I even spent the money on their charger.
Not a big fan of theirs ,they claim long life.
I'm back to AGM
Update on Deltran Lithium battery. I bought one almost 2 years exactly now and it's done. Checked on the bike today and the battery has no voltage. I put my bike up at the end of November and everything was fine. Jan 1st, I put the charger on it for about 15 min and topped it off. Went today to check the voltage and top off again and it's dead. I put the charger on it for about 10 min and nothing. I'm using a deltran battery charger for it also.
Update: I email Deltran to express my battery issue. For some reason the website says 1 year warranty on batteries, but the lithium's have a 3 year. (I must have over looked that) They sent me a new updated battery in a few days with no issue. My new battery looks different and is built a lot better than the old one. I can't wait to try it out. It even has more cranking amp than the old one.
Last edited by fallguy; 03-24-2020 at 11:56 AM. Reason: Updated information
Gotta love the weight savings advertizers and owners use of Li-Ion batteries. Hell, the majority of motorcycles weigh at least 500 pounds and owners are worried about a worst case 8.7 pound saving?
Then the batteries don't have the same form factor. I now need to shim it up so it doesn't slide around in the battery tray.
Why would I bother when the factory installed battery works just fine? Mine quit in the 9th year and cost me less than half of a specialty battery. Therefore I would expect at least 18 years from a specialty battery...yeah right.
Oh and there is a difference between CCA and CA. The specs are different.
Here is a really good one (not that most people would get that confused)...
Check out the + and - molded into the black casing.
Now check out the + and - in the product label.
I think someone should have flipped the label 180 degrees. lol
4-terminal-motorcycle-battery-antigravity-restart.jpg
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