Shorai Batteries

[rusty]

http://www.shoraipower.com/default.aspx <------Has anybody ever used the worlds lightest batterie before? I sent them a massage for some info regarding a first jen Vmax, but they have not RE'd back.A light batterie would be great if it really works like they say.:ummm: Rusty

 

[KosRider]

First I've seen of these batteries Rusty. The Standard Shorai Recommendation for the V-Max is the: LFX18L1-BS12
but with a MSRP of $186.95 , I'm leaning more towards the Odysey PC 680 at around $115 (last time I checked) when I replace my stock battery ... probably this spring. Don't think a "lighter " battery would be that much of a weight reduction on a already heavy V-Max IMO.

 

[rusty]

Thank's Jeff, I don't think a light batterie is worth THAT!! kind of money.:confused2:

 

[VMAX1260]

the battery is ONE . ODYSSEY. DONT BOTHER WITH OTHER

 

[satariel666]

Well im running UPS(computer) gell 20Ah battery for about 3 years with no issues. Its chinesse but runs very well.
Runs about 30$ ish.

I bealive that would the one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-12V-20-AH-S...-/200558966783?pt=PCA_UPS&hash=item2eb23ef7ff

 

[4gasem]

http://www.shoraipower.com/default.aspx <------Has anybody ever used the worlds lightest batterie before? I sent them a massage for some info regarding a first jen Vmax, but they have not RE'd back.A light batterie would be great if it really works like they say.:ummm: Rusty

Man... I could use a massage... Can you send one to me?




:rofl_200:

 

[rusty]

Man... I could use a massage... Can you send one to me?




:rofl_200:

OK,Thanks for the spell check Chris :rofl_200:"LOL":rofl_200:Anyway I was interested in this batterie that was 80% lighter.But not for 80% more $$$ like Jeff said.

 

[SpecOps13]

Odyssey has proven to me that it's the way to go. Weight disadvantage or not, it's never let me down. Now if I can justify one in the 89.. The stock battery there, barely turns the engine when cold. But it starts as soon as it gets past the first compression stroke... Amazingly... Warm engine is a little more iffy.

 

[ImCannibal]

I put one of these in my Max, I picked it up from the local ducati parts dealer that hooked me up with a "used" one for $100 that someone installed for less than a week then sold their bike and returned it, plus I get both the dealer and manufacturer warranty. Better cranking amps and starts every time without fail, plus the battery weighs almost nothing.

 

[adambweird]

Ive got one in my bike and i love it! Zero problems. Yes the price is steep but in the end your shaving off 10 lbs worth of weight.

 

[1st Shirt Maxer]

Don't be to fixed on the price. Here on Guam I had to pay$189 for a stock battery for my max last summer. Just in comparison, an auto dry cell type battery here costs almost $300. I can't wait until I get back to the land of reasonable prices and good shipping.

 

[Bill Seward]

I could shave 10 pounds off my VMax's total weight by laying off the beer and chicken wings for a few weeks....

 

[Redbone]

I could shave 10 pounds off my VMax's total weight by laying off the beer and chicken wings for a few weeks....

But why Bill, would we do that when for just a bit of money you could have both!:biglaugh:

 

[Lew L]

Ive had my fetherweight for a year and a half and it been zero probs. Dosen't weigh anything.

Lew

 

[Diablotin]

More than 2 years with a shorai and never even needed a charge. Price is high but I could get any maintenance free here.

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[cole2757]

i have 2 in my raptors and i like them. ive left they key on before and drained them but all it takes is a jump and theyre good. they work with almost no charge in them

 

[Biker Dash]

Don't think a "lighter " battery would be that much of a weight reduction on a already heavy V-Max IMO.

ANY weight reduction is good, and if you do wish to shave lbs off the bike, then it makes sense to explore every option.

I've heard good things about this battery. Is it the same physical dimensions as the stock battery? That is important to me. (Had tried getting one that was not the same fit in, and it just was not goin in)

 

[Diablotin]

They are smaller but they give you padding. Making it fit it's a piece of cake.

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[ImCannibal]

2/3 the dimensions of the factory battery, just cut the foam provided to fit on the bottom and sides of the battery and it'll be snug in the factory battery box.

 

[Hoove]

I've had them is several bikes including the V-Max with no issues. The first time I ordered one I thought the box was empty. I shopped around and got one for the V-Max for $150 which was less that the cost of OEM replacement from the local dealer.