EagledriverDRZ Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 After doing some research i made me one of these A123 batterys..It weighs about 1 pound compaired to my stocker at 10lbs..it was easy to do and good for 2000 starts....They sell them, but for the price i did it myself..I have about $40 bucks total..i made the 8cell version.Anyhow just wanted to share.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 links to supplies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagledriverDRZ Posted October 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 (edited) i only have links to how to make it...Supplies can be had at any harware store..or radio shack..Batterys are alittle tricky to get ..There on ebay but locally i found them at a hobbie store..MAKE SURE you get A123 2300mah batterys..http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HecT7T00AlA examplehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTDctiyUa9E how to buildheres what the batterys look likehttp://cgi.ebay.com/4-A123-systems-battery-lifepo4-cell-26650-2300mah-power-/190459815991?pt=US_Batteries&hash=item2c584a2837And your electrical system on your bike will keep them charged..no need to RC charger...If low you can charge them at a low 12v on a battery charger or hook them to your car battery for 15mins. Edited October 30, 2010 by EagledriverDRZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El capitan Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 how much were the batteries purchased locally sold for. that ebay link makes the batteries alone sell for 80 bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagledriverDRZ Posted October 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 It varies but i got a deal on eight, friend hooked me up..even at $80 bucks its a steal look at what they sell for made up.The ebay link was just example.http://www.turntechbattery.com/TurnTech%20Battery/5.0_ah.htmlhttp://www.motowheels.com/italian/myProducts.cfm?parentcategoryid=915%7CBatteries%20and%20Battery%20Accessories&productID=6814&showDetail=1&categoryID=915%7CBatteries%20and%20Battery%20Accessories&vendoridtodisplay=0&filterFor=&collection=these are just a few....Again i call around ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 seems like a lot of hassle for no real benefit.....can you explain a little more why you chose to do this? 9lbs of central weight like a battery, would be unnoticeable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 Interesting hmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El capitan Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 i might need to do something like that to free up space under the seat. thats why i was interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I purchased a battery from here -- http://www.motydesign.com/I had been using a AutoZone "Sealed" battery that lasted a whole 19 months and I was tired of crappy batteries. And this "sealed" battery decided to occasionally drip acid from the top of its case, etching bike parts. I was thinking screw it, I'm gonna jump for the new style high tech battery.The thing is light! Weight about 1.6 lbs vs 7.5 for the old lead acid. Then the lead acid battery is supposed to go for 200 cycle discharges normally and the A123 style is rated for 1000 cycles. So I am expecting to not have to screw with another battery for at least 4 - 5 years. Another plus is that the battery holds 95% charge for 2 years, so no trickle charging over the winter. Just unhook the thing and bring it in the house. Then also there is no acid to eff up parts. Here's a couple pics. Wow what a little dude.....Installed in my battery box.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Butters Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 ahh i get it now....thanks for explaining Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagledriverDRZ Posted October 30, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I purchased a battery from here -- http://www.motydesign.com/I had been using a AutoZone "Sealed" battery that lasted a whole 19 months and I was tired of crappy batteries. And this "sealed" battery decided to occasionally drip acid from the top of its case, etching bike parts. I was thinking screw it, I'm gonna jump for the new style high tech battery.The thing is light! Weight about 1.6 lbs vs 7.5 for the old lead acid. Then the lead acid battery is supposed to go for 200 cycle discharges normally and the A123 style is rated for 1000 cycles. So I am expecting to not have to screw with another battery for at least 4 - 5 years. Another plus is that the battery holds 95% charge for 2 years, so no trickle charging over the winter. Just unhook the thing and bring it in the house. Then also there is no acid to eff up parts. Here's a couple pics. Ahh you beat me to it...lol....And 9lbs is a good amount to trim off a sm no matter where its located on the bike.Maybe on a cruiser not so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted October 30, 2010 Report Share Posted October 30, 2010 I ran my 750 off of a 4 cell pack with no problems, not that it will save you much more weight. The one potential issue with these batteries is if they are discharged too low the are difficult to recover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanaman Posted November 1, 2010 Report Share Posted November 1, 2010 thats cool. next time i need one ill have to keep this in mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponyjr Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 What kind of cranking amps do these things put out? I just don't see these starting my VFR..i can see using them on a supermoto, dual sport or something like that but for any sport bike or cruiser i see it kind of hard that they would actually start them, especially more than once. My dual sport used the kind of batteries that battery back ups, and emergency lights use, and it was good for about 10 mins. if the bike wasn't running, and thats just with a 35w head light and a led tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagledriverDRZ Posted November 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 What kind of cranking amps do these things put out? I just don't see these starting my VFR..i can see using them on a supermoto, dual sport or something like that but for any sport bike or cruiser i see it kind of hard that they would actually start them, especially more than once. My dual sport used the kind of batteries that battery back ups, and emergency lights use, and it was good for about 10 mins. if the bike wasn't running, and thats just with a 35w head light and a led tail.Youtube it.....they use them on even the biggest cc cruisers..All i can say is do a search i was impressed... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 What kind of cranking amps do these things put out? I just don't see these starting my VFR..i can see using them on a supermoto, dual sport or something like that but for any sport bike or cruiser i see it kind of hard that they would actually start them, especially more than once. My dual sport used the kind of batteries that battery back ups, and emergency lights use, and it was good for about 10 mins. if the bike wasn't running, and thats just with a 35w head light and a led tail.I'm running it in my '98 VFR800 and it cranks it strong every time. No problems - I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anden Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) I started to look into this to do myself. And saw that they are LiPo batteries. Please read then decide if you wanna use them with something designed to charge lead acid batteries. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209187 Same tech, just so you know what your putting under your ass next to a gas tank. Edited November 2, 2010 by Anden Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted November 2, 2010 Report Share Posted November 2, 2010 I started to look into this to do myself. And saw that they are LiPo batteries. Please read then decide if you wanna use them with something designed to charge lead acid batteries. http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209187 Same tech, just so you know what your putting under your ass next to a gas tank.thanks for the incorrect info, they are LiFePo4 batteries Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anden Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 Sorry bout that. Happens when I do any kind of thinking that time day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anden Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 (edited) Getting dumer by the hour. Edited November 3, 2010 by Anden double post. screen didn't refresh after lunch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El capitan Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 so they are good to go then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mello dude Posted November 3, 2010 Report Share Posted November 3, 2010 so they are good to go then?yes - check out the MOTY website for more info.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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