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lithium batteries

  1. K

    Battery - Lithium or AGM

    Any one recently tried or are using a Lithium battery for their K1200? Pros / Cons? I need to replace my battery now and am torn between the two. I have been using a BIKEMASTER Gell battery ... Thoughts?
  2. B

    S1000RR with a BMW lithium battery

    Hi Folks Anyone know if the BMW Li battery can be charged with an Optimate Li battery charger? BMW implies that their $200 charger will only work with their Li batteries, not those from other manufacturers. Anyone have any experience with the ever so pricey BMW Li battery. My new S1000RR is...
  3. radiofun1

    Is this trickle charger safe for 2017 r1200rs?

    I have been using this Battery Tender on my 2013 k13s for years with no problems. Any worries with using it on my new to me r120rs? https://www.batterytender.com/2-Bank-International-Charger-12V-1-25A-Each-Bank-USA-Western-Hemisphere
  4. M

    Thoughts on lithium eg Shorai battery in a 1998 R110RT ?

    Does any one have experience, good or bad, with litium batteries eg a Shoari lithium, in a 1998 vintage R110RT? We live in Texas so summer is 40 C / 100F all summer and the battery location to me doesnt seem likely to get much cool air flow. Plus I see Shoari suggests you use their foam around...
  5. Blueman

    Did I put the proper Lithium Battery in a 1978 R100RS?

    I'm not a wrench and may not have researched well enough before I bought a Shorai LFX14A2-BS12 lithium battery. 12V 14A/HR 210CCA Max charge rate 14A. My question...is the bike charging system of 30ish amps too much for the battery? The bike is only ridden in the summer months. Thanks...
  6. ironstomach

    Lithium Battery for 2007 R1200S

    Does anyone have experience putting a lithium ion battery into a 2007 R1200S? My online research points me towards: https://bikemaster.com/batteries/lithium-ion-batteries/dlfp-14-bs-lithium-ion-battery.html The only thing I am worry about is whether I will need shims to properly locate the...
  7. D

    Lithium Batteries the good and bad

    I need to replace my battery on my 1150 GS and doing research I am considering a lithium. They weigh only 3 to 4 lbs as apposed to 15 to 18 lbs for an AGM cold cranking amps are more cost is sometimes more. what is the downside to one? What are your opinions on these? thanks Dave
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