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Post by toddmaples on Feb 24, 2018 22:53:33 GMT -5
Guys, whats everyones take on these lithium powersports batteries? Are they worth the extra coin or not?
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Post by pistonguy on Feb 25, 2018 9:52:57 GMT -5
I sold a ton of the Ballistc brand to the GNCC off road racers both quad and bike, mainly weight savings.
Same thing for Sport bikes Weight savings.
Other than that I don't think id pony up for one...
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Post by wheelbender6 on Feb 25, 2018 10:23:49 GMT -5
Riding an e-bike with lead acid batteries is not a lot of fun. They are so heavy.
-Lithium batteries cost at least twice as much as lead acid, they weigh less than half as much.
-Lithium batteries should be handled like a can of gasoline because they do ignite on occasion. Store them outside the house and definitely do not charge them in doors.
-A 36v 10ah lithium battery pack starts around 300 bucks.
Oops. All that applies the e-bicycles.
I haven't used a lithium battery to start my scooter.
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Post by pistonguy on Feb 25, 2018 12:15:52 GMT -5
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Post by tvnacman on Feb 25, 2018 16:46:01 GMT -5
why do you ask, what are you looking for?
I spent the extra coin for cold starting and basiclly failed me.
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Post by toddmaples on Feb 26, 2018 6:03:50 GMT -5
why do you ask, what are you looking for? I spent the extra coin for cold starting and basiclly failed me. I run alot of auxiliary lighting at night, and tired of killing SLA batteries due to the extra drain on the batt. One SLA battery might last a season if its of good quality. The cheap chinese cells i go through in a month, maybe 1.5 I know I need to do the 11-pole stator upgrade to fix the issue proper, but my current battery is garbage so im debating trying lithium for the higher drain and better charge cycle(s), then if still having issues do the stator upgrade. |
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Post by ricardoguitars on Feb 26, 2018 9:34:36 GMT -5
Bad thing about them aside from the price, is the fact that they fail without notice, acid batteries fade gradually, so you notice it is going bad, lithium batteries don't.
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Post by toddmaples on Mar 1, 2018 2:22:42 GMT -5
Bad thing about them aside from the price, is the fact that they fail without notice, acid batteries fade gradually, so you notice it is going bad, lithium batteries don't. I hadnt thought of this. Guess this seals the deal then, im going to be upgrading to the 11 pole stator and getting a decent agm battery. |
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Post by cyborg55 on Mar 1, 2018 23:34:08 GMT -5
Bad thing about them aside from the price, is the fact that they fail without notice, acid batteries fade gradually, so you notice it is going bad, lithium batteries don't. I hadnt thought of this. Guess this seals the deal then, im going to be upgrading to the 11 pole stator and getting a decent agm battery. Bingo you win |
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Post by dyoung1167 on Apr 1, 2018 11:39:31 GMT -5
I had one and it was basically junk. I suppose there is a chance it was ok but the only thing I could find out is charging is different between the two kinds so our regulators aren't meant for lion and so not really compatible, but oddly enough I haven't seen anyone selling a r/r meant for them either so it is confusing.
Maybe the good ones have the needed circuitry built in and it doesn't matter much, but mine didn't take a charge from day 1. lasted about 3 days, just long enough to use up what charge it came with. I did get a good lead acid replacement free from the seller without hassle but my dumbass forgot to ask for the difference in price be also refunded. Oh well.
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