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Post by buck1963 on Apr 10, 2022 9:29:56 GMT 1
whats your thoughts on using them?I've had one fitted to my project bike for around a year now,holds its charge well and does what its meant to!I run a petrol pump and an ignitech ignition which unlike the standard ignition or a zeeltronic needs 12v to produce a spark,so my thinking was the lithium battery would stay at 12v longer,just incase I have a problem and the bike doesn't fire up straight away! Any input?thanks
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Post by avb on Apr 10, 2022 15:01:14 GMT 1
I use a lithium on mine holds a charge well. Ignitec on mine
Best battery I've used
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Post by Chewie01 on Apr 10, 2022 15:36:15 GMT 1
One thing to consider if you use lithium batteries is you need to make sure it does not go below 0 degrees C. If it does there is the potential for crystals to grow in the lithium which can pierce the surrounding membrane and cause the battery to become unstable and catch fire.
This generally isn't an issue in the UK, but you should bring the battery indoors when you winter the bike.
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Post by 17again on Apr 10, 2022 15:59:25 GMT 1
i have one on mine and its been great doesn't need charging over the winter.
but i do keep checking it.
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Post by mouse on Apr 10, 2022 19:26:20 GMT 1
My three LC's all have lithium batteries, no problems, lovely and light, charge up in minutes if needed, just make sure you buy the correct charger for lithium.
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Post by abar121 on Apr 10, 2022 19:51:39 GMT 1
My three LC's all have lithium batteries, no problems, lovely and light, charge up in minutes if needed, just make sure you buy the correct charger for lithium. Mouse Which ones are you using? |
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Post by mouse on Apr 11, 2022 6:27:47 GMT 1
My three LC's all have lithium batteries, no problems, lovely and light, charge up in minutes if needed, just make sure you buy the correct charger for lithium. Mouse Which ones are you using? I use 'JMT' (black with a red top) batteries and a 'Noco Genius' charger HTH Mouse |
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Post by buck1963 on Apr 11, 2022 19:04:13 GMT 1
Which ones are you using? I use 'JMT' (black with a red top) batteries and a 'Noco Genius' charger HTH Mouse Thanks for the reply folks,a mate of mine has just had one go into meltdown on his bike he's been lucky that his bike has escaped unscathed,further testing has revealed that he was getting over 16v from his reg/rec,it made me question how safe they are ! Just for the record I use the black/red JMT battery as well |
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Post by abar121 on Apr 11, 2022 21:18:33 GMT 1
I use 'JMT' (black with a red top) batteries and a 'Noco Genius' charger HTH Mouse Thanks for the reply folks,a mate of mine has just had one go into meltdown on his bike he's been lucky that his bike has escaped unscathed,further testing has revealed that he was getting over 16v from his reg/rec,it made me question how safe they are ! Just for the record I use the black/red JMT battery as well A JMT one melted? |
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Post by bare on Apr 12, 2022 16:42:10 GMT 1
Li-on cells can be great Light and powerful with low to no self discharge nonsense.
But are VERY dependent on a dedicated/sophisticated charger .. or thy go up in flames.
Clearly Not the Pile 'o Shite oem Yama on board charger.. which chews up lead acid cells.... Let alone a fragile Lithium.
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Post by buck1963 on Apr 12, 2022 20:55:31 GMT 1
Li-on cells can be great Light and powerful with low to no self discharge nonsense. But are VERY dependent on a dedicated/sophisticated charger .. or thy go up in flames. Clearly Not the Pile 'o Shite oem Yama on board charger.. which chews up lead acid cells.... Let alone a fragile Lithium. Hopefully il be ok,I've got a power dynamo system with an upgraded reg/rec |
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Post by buck1963 on Apr 12, 2022 21:00:07 GMT 1
Thanks for the reply folks,a mate of mine has just had one go into meltdown on his bike he's been lucky that his bike has escaped unscathed,further testing has revealed that he was getting over 16v from his reg/rec,it made me question how safe they are ! Just for the record I use the black/red JMT battery as well A JMT one melted? No mate,the one that had the problem was a shido |
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Post by donkeychomp on Apr 12, 2022 21:07:57 GMT 1
Is that a typo?
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