Motorcycle batteries

[colliehauler]

I need to buy a new battery for my BMW F650CS. I was thinking of going with a Lithium battery, about twice the price as a AGM type battery. Does anyone have any experience with this type of battery?

Because of the batteries location I don't want to use a lead-acid type battery. If it ever leaked it could do a lot of damage.

[fj12ryder]

Ah, Mr. Bedford, such cynicism in one so young. 🙂

[fj12ryder]

That's a heck of a price. But one can only wonder about the quality. And the size would have been nice. And I wonder what normal CCA is for a bike battery.

[joebedford]

The battery in the link in the post above says it has a built-in charging and protection circuit.

I suspect they say the same thing about the LiPo batteries they use in hoverboards.

[Dirtclods]

https://jet.com/product/detail/91ddaddced204b70aa04e534bfbce301?jcmp=pla:ggl:gen_vehicles_parts_a1:v...

[beemerphile1]

I would say it isn't a good idea in any vehicle that wasn't originally equipped with a charging system for the li.

The battery in my R1100GS is under the fuel tank. I put an Odyssey AGM in there maybe seven or eight years ago. Might have been even longer, all I know is it hasn't required any extra care and still starts the bike.

[ORbiker]

Some motorcycles don't like Lithium batteries.

[colliehauler]

fitznj wrote:
I have 2 bikes (F650 and DRZ) and have used lead-acid batteries from Batteries+ for several years. No issues with leaks and my DRZ gets a real workout and gets dropped many times. Their warranty is great with the 1 battery that failed prematurely.

Been satisfied so far - haven't moved to Lithium yet but I'm sure it's in my near future. I fly electric RC planes and LiPo technology is really impressive.

To the OP - I would not worry about lead acid leaks.

I don't want to take a chance on leaks or corrosion. A lot of expensive stuff right next to the battery.

[colliehauler]

Kafn8td wrote:
I really like the earth X batteries. Excellent customer service and the batteries are the best. They are a little pricey, but then again you're on a BMW 😉

That is what I was looking at for $219. It sounds impressive in technology.

How long have you been using them? Have you had any issues with them?

[fitznj]

I have 2 bikes (F650 and DRZ) and have used lead-acid batteries from Batteries+ for several years. No issues with leaks and my DRZ gets a real workout and gets dropped many times. Their warranty is great with the 1 battery that failed prematurely.

Been satisfied so far - haven't moved to Lithium yet but I'm sure it's in my near future. I fly electric RC planes and LiPo technology is really impressive.

To the OP - I would not worry about lead acid leaks.

[Kafn8td]

I really like the earth X batteries. Excellent customer service and the batteries are the best. They are a little pricey, but then again you're on a BMW 😉

[pianotuna]

Hi,

My brother killed his Shorai by not following the storage charge directions. He let it get too low. That said he loves how it cranked the bike.

I think I'd go AGM myself.

[colliehauler]

dedmiston wrote:

coolbreeze01 wrote:
My toy batteries are lasting years longer since I started using battery tenders.

I agree. I added charging connectors to all of our bikes and it's made things a lot easier.

I already have battery maintainers for everything with leads so easy to plug in.

Just didn't know anything about Lithium motorcycle batteries.

It sounds like AGM is the way to go unless weight is a issue.

[dedmiston]

coolbreeze01 wrote:
My toy batteries are lasting years longer since I started using battery tenders.

I agree. I added charging connectors to all of our bikes and it's made things a lot easier.

[coolbreeze01]

My toy batteries are lasting years longer since I started using battery tenders.