Lithium battery

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   hi allI am looking into upgrading my battery to a lithium Ion battery and was looking for any recommendations as to which brand to buy. Also if there is any history with charging issues, what with the dodgy charging systems our bikes have.
Thanks.

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Mad Dog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List World Superbike Star Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Location: Bristol Status: Offline Points: 246	Post Options Post Reply Quote Mad Dog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Lithium battery Posted: 11 May 2019 at 09:19
	hi all I am looking into upgrading my battery to a lithium Ion battery and was looking for any recommendations as to which brand to buy. Also if there is any history with charging issues, what with the dodgy charging systems our bikes have. Thanks.

IanG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Location: N Wales Status: Offline Points: 10767	Post Options Post Reply Quote IanG Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2019 at 09:55
	I use a relatively cheap JMT unit and I have never had any issues on a 2009 reg Tuono. I just leave the bike unattended for months at a time and don't have any trouble.
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426hemi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member owner of the big bore! Joined: 30 Mar 2012 Location: cannock Status: Offline Points: 5795	Post Options Post Reply Quote 426hemi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2019 at 12:36
	Shido ltx14 bs lion, used them for a few years now with no problems, you also need a lithium charger for them.

IanG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Location: N Wales Status: Offline Points: 10767	Post Options Post Reply Quote IanG Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 May 2019 at 13:13
	True, I got my battery and a charger as a package deal, never taken the charger out of its box yet though, not even for an initial charge. I was sceptical at first but once you've tried the L ion battery you won't want a heavy lead acid again.
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budd Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto GP Alien Joined: 07 Oct 2014 Location: Weast Yorks Status: Offline Points: 720	Post Options Post Reply Quote budd Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 2019 at 19:03
	another cheapo JMT, only just got the bike up and running so can't really comment on it's performance, but it starts it OK so that's a positive, the biggest thing you'll notice is the weight or lack if I didn't know any better I'd swear it was an empty box!!! it's the best bang for buck weight saver there is..

IanG Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Premium Member Joined: 04 Oct 2010 Location: N Wales Status: Offline Points: 10767	Post Options Post Reply Quote IanG Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 14 May 2019 at 19:19
	Everybody thinks that A decent set of cables probably weigh more than the battery You shouldn't have any problems just leaving the bike for weeks at a time (alarms not taken into account). Although I've not left mine as long as this present time without being started. I think it'll be over two months by the time I get back.
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estranged Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moto3 racer Joined: 10 Jan 2010 Status: Offline Points: 101	Post Options Post Reply Quote estranged Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 27 May 2019 at 19:46
	Put a JMT battery on my bike yesterday. Bike had been sitting for about 3 years, put the battery on without charging it and the battery did it's job. After fresh fuel going through the system, clearing whatever gunk had built up and topping up the lack of oil. Everyone who saw the battery didn't believe it was for a bike this size. They said either a ped or an electric car for kids.