Just as I was about to strip down for a mono strut suspension up grade the battery light went on on the control panel. I had the simple battery tender but could not get the Yuasa up to spec. I went for the Shorai and while awaiting delivery searched tenders. Shorai out of stock everywhere. Got...
I'm finally retired and getting my old R100CS back to riding shape. I parked it in 2011 due to it not keeping battery charged even when ridden. I've got a higher output alternator ordered and says it's ok to use lithium ion batteries with it. I've run many of these in many bikes had excellent...
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...
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
Shorai Battery upgrade/replacement for the R1200GS/GSA
For those whom may have purchased a LFX14A1-BS12 recently for there R1200GS or GS/A..there is an upgrade/replacement to the 18amp version due to poor cold starting issues. Contact your authorized Shorai dealer for details.