Just had to move my sv battery to the R6 so thinking of buying a lightweight lithium or AGM battery. I understand that If I buy a lithium it will cost twice as much as a stock battery but that I'll save around 8#s. Additionally I'll have to buy another charger.
Any other solutions? Don't feel like dropping $300 for all this stuff. I'd like the weight savings but find it hard to justify...
if you are currently running a battery tender product, you wont need another charger with the shorai battery. is the r6 race only or will you be pulling double duty with it? we currently have every shorai battery listed on our site in stock. check them out:
http://www.superbikesupply.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=SBS&Product_Code=shorai-battery&Category_Code=
I have a 4cell lithium battery on my GSXR and if you charge it before riding your fine all day. I have two and they are both charged.
I sell the Antigravity LiFePO4 Batteries as well as use one in my GSXR 1k and I have never had to charge it, ever, since taking it out of the box and installing it in the bike. My bike has started every time even in 40 degree temps. They do sell a special charger for it if you want one, but I have never needed one. And you can't charge them with a regular battery charger.
I would suggest the 8-cell regardless of what brand you choose to buy. If you put a 4-cell in an R6 you'll be sorry, even though it's rated for a 600. I use the 8-cell in my GSXR 1k.
http://store.madisonsbk.com/brands/antigravity-batteries-1.html
What price have you fixed for it...?
I have a brand new Evo 2 8 Cell. 100.00 bucks.
http://www.ballisticparts.com/products/batteries/8cell.php
Let me know.
-DO
We have the Full Spectrum Power 4 cell batteries in all of our endurance bikes, never charge them and they work well
they are in Kawasaki zx6r bikes
Quote from: rrrrrrrick on August 14, 2012, 10:58:20 AM
We have the Full Spectrum Power 4 cell batteries in all of our endurance bikes, never charge them and they work well
Really?
Why did we have to push start #62 then?
-X
get two 4 cell batteries... 8 cell is for head lamps and cold starts. Half the weight. Design engine has been testing those batteries in motorcycle and RC vehicles. Were coming out with a charger battery combo for sale by the way among other things racing oriented.
8cell is also for total loss and twins hehe, a 4 cell wouldn't turn my sv over on a good day lol
Quote from: twilkinson3 on October 01, 2012, 02:04:51 PM
8cell is also for total loss and twins hehe, a 4 cell wouldn't turn my sv over on a good day lol
The 4-cells are not rated for v-twins because it can't turn over the larger cylinders, even though there are only 2 of them.
i like the 8 cell Balistic batteries. Never put a charger on them in over a year on either of my 2 bikes.. R6, both with tight squish, one is 2mm overbore.
yes, a 4 cell is a little lighter, but not 1/2 as light. The 8 cell is still MUCH lighter than a stock battery, and will ensure you have plenty of cranking power.
8 cell for the win. I started with a 4 cell on my 600RR in 2010 and had periodic slow start/no start issues. Switched to 8 cell part way through the season and still going strong with 0 problems after 2.5 seasons. I've never put it on any kind of charger either.
We've used the Full Spectrum 4-cell on the R6 for several years without any issues. My dad's SV does need the 8-cell battery though for the cranking power on the twin.
We still can't believe how good the FSP's are. Never an issue. They just keep getting stronger and stronger, the more you crank them it seems.