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Tech. Advice: Series 'B' / 'C' 500cc/1000cc Bikes
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<blockquote data-quote="Monkeypants" data-source="post: 33045" data-attributes="member: 2708"><p>As they come to the end of their useful lives, Im replacing all lead acid batteries with Lithium Ion. They are expensive on initial purchase but should last ten years. I like the idea of being able to forget about the battery for ten years, this is right up there with the 5 year VOC membership.</p><p>In addition ,if left untended for one full year only 10% of the reserve is lost. In my experience most lead acid batteries go dead flat if left for one full year without usage or trickle charging.</p><p>The weight of the lithium battery is roughly one fifth that of the lead acid and there is no fluid to deal with. The battery can be mounted any way that suits. The physical size for a given amount of power is also a fraction of a lead acid battery size. </p><p>I found the best deal available was on the Ballard product. The batteries made by Shorai are not far behind. The shorai might be the best choice if the battery is visible. The Ballard looks a bit space age for a Vintage machine but would be ideal if a battery case is used. All of the leftover space inside the battery case can be used to conceal some of the wiring you see hanging off most old bikes.</p><p></p><p>Glen</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Monkeypants, post: 33045, member: 2708"] As they come to the end of their useful lives, Im replacing all lead acid batteries with Lithium Ion. They are expensive on initial purchase but should last ten years. I like the idea of being able to forget about the battery for ten years, this is right up there with the 5 year VOC membership. In addition ,if left untended for one full year only 10% of the reserve is lost. In my experience most lead acid batteries go dead flat if left for one full year without usage or trickle charging. The weight of the lithium battery is roughly one fifth that of the lead acid and there is no fluid to deal with. The battery can be mounted any way that suits. The physical size for a given amount of power is also a fraction of a lead acid battery size. I found the best deal available was on the Ballard product. The batteries made by Shorai are not far behind. The shorai might be the best choice if the battery is visible. The Ballard looks a bit space age for a Vintage machine but would be ideal if a battery case is used. All of the leftover space inside the battery case can be used to conceal some of the wiring you see hanging off most old bikes. Glen [/QUOTE]
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