I have a weight problem.

[CowboyBeebop]

Check this out:


Li-Iron battery.   Under 2lbs   By far the cheapest weight savings I've done too..

Will be for sale shortly, I need a website heh.

Is that big one the stock battery? 

[TAftonomos]

Yes.  Thats the stocker, sitting next to the replacement.  They make a smalled speedcell that is sub 1lbs, but it's not recommended for a street bike running lights.

It's crazy, but that kind of technology will be in the hybrid cars coming out in the next few years (if they are released/built) in the US.

[CowboyBeebop]

Yes.  Thats the stocker, sitting next to the replacement.  They make a smalled speedcell that is sub 1lbs, but it's not recommended for a street bike running lights.

It's crazy, but that kind of technology will be in the hybrid cars coming out in the next few years (if they are released/built) in the US.

These batteries deserver their own thread!

[TAftonomos]

As soon as I get my dealer portion setup, I'll start one  

[CowboyBeebop]

As soon as I get my dealer portion setup, I'll start one  

If you can give me a product that:

1. Reliably starts my daily-driver 900FI without additional care and feeding (tender charging whenever parked, etc) in regular temps (45 - 100 F)
2. Is waterproof
3. Weighs 3-4 pounds or less

I'm buying one. 

[MonsterMan1036]

TA,

Will you PM me the info, I'll probably buy 2-3 of the midsized ones.

[mojo]

Very nice!!! How does it perform in cold weather, or when the bike doesn't feel like starting and needs to turn over a few times? Can it sit on a trickle charger, or does it need to, like a normal battery? Any idea on approx. cost?

Li-ion batteries are less affected by temperature, and do not lose a charge while in storage like other batteries.  But, you need a different charger for them, and they have a tendancy to explode if not handled properly.

[Ashmon]

These batteries are very interesting. From what I have read from all of their details, the Batteries are not Lithium-Ion, but rather Lithium-Ferrous. These are not volatile at all, and are plug in play with normal chargers, and if you get the superbike pack then it should be plug in play with your ducati. The price of the superbike pack looks to be around $250

[CowboyBeebop]

Li-ion batteries are less affected by temperature, and do not lose a charge while in storage like other batteries.  But, you need a different charger for them, and they have a tendancy to explode if not handled properly.

From the Speedzilla thread, it looks like these batteries aren't li-ion. 

[mojo]

Sorry, didn't read the speedzilla thread.  Taftonomus stated that they were Li-ion when they are A123 cells.

[CowboyBeebop]

Sorry, didn't read the speedzilla thread.  Taftonomus stated that they were Li-ion when they are A123 cells.

I just read it again (I wasn't sure).  They are lithium-ferrous. 

[Buckethead]

Check this out:

Li-Iron battery.   Under 2lbs   By far the cheapest weight savings I've done too..

Will be for sale shortly, I need a website heh.

Original post, highlight added. Iron it is.

[TAftonomos]

Original post, highlight added. Iron it is.

You are the winner and  ...I love the food emocons...

In any case, EVERY battery needs care and feeding IMHO, and I'm not sure I'd use something like this without, nor would I recommend using it without a tender on it at night.

PM sent.

[TAftonomos]

Sorry, didn't read the speedzilla thread.  Taftonomus stated that they were Li-ion when they are A123 cells.

Thats T Aftonomos cheif

[TAftonomos]

More Ti just arrived 



Front rotor bolts (not pictured), rear rotor bolts, rear caliper mounting bolts/washers, caliper bolts (ones that join the halfs together), Sprocket bolts for the quick change.

All adds up to 1.2lbs of rotating mass shaved/gone.  Just to match I grabbed the 3 bolts that hold the brake line onto the swingarm.

The dang wave rotor for the rear (that is 12 ounces lighter than stock - 3/4 lb) is on backorder for 2-3 weeks.  Once that gets here, I'll install it all.  The actual weight drop overall isn't a huge deal (2 lbs?) but the fact that 2 lbs of rotating weight has been shed might actually be noticable.  I'm still saving and hopeing to find a set of used BST's out there.  $50 a week into savings, but it'll still take a more than a year to buy a new pair 

AND, the headlight fairing Ti bolts I ordered came in, so now I can offer the lowered headlight fairing mod/gauges under triple as a complete "kit" with the proper bolts for the gauges.