One of the best mods for any motorcycle. Reduces your weight significantly
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- čas přidán 25. 08. 2024
- Lithium-ion batteries offer several advantages over traditional lead acid batteries, making them a popular choice for various applications, including motorcycles. Here are the key advantages of lithium batteries compared to lead acid batteries:
Lighter Weight: Lithium batteries are significantly lighter than lead acid batteries. This weight reduction can improve the overall handling and performance of a motorcycle, making it more agile and responsive.
Higher Energy Density: Lithium batteries have a higher energy density, which means they can store more energy in a smaller and lighter package. This results in a longer-lasting power source for your motorcycle.
Faster Charging: Lithium batteries can be charged more quickly than lead acid batteries. This is convenient for riders who want to get back on the road sooner or who may have limited time for charging.
Greater Cycle Life: Lithium batteries have a longer cycle life, which means they can withstand more charge and discharge cycles before needing replacement. This longevity can save you money in the long run.
Maintenance-Free: Lithium batteries are virtually maintenance-free. Unlike lead acid batteries, they don't require periodic water top-ups or equalization charging.
Smaller Size: Lithium batteries are compact and can be designed in various shapes and sizes, providing more flexibility in where and how they are installed in a motorcycle.
No Sulfation: Lead acid batteries are prone to sulfation, a process that can reduce their performance and lifespan. Lithium batteries do not suffer from sulfation.
Steady Voltage: Lithium batteries maintain a stable voltage throughout their discharge cycle, providing a consistent power supply to your motorcycle's electrical components. Lead acid batteries can experience voltage drop as they discharge.
Deep Discharge Tolerance: Lithium batteries can be safely discharged to a lower state of charge without risking damage. Lead acid batteries can be damaged if discharged too deeply.
Environmental Benefits: Lithium batteries are more environmentally friendly as they don't contain hazardous materials like lead and sulfuric acid found in lead acid batteries. They are also more recyclable.
Cold Weather Performance: Lithium batteries tend to perform better in cold weather conditions, which is essential for riders in varying climates.
While lithium-ion batteries offer numerous advantages, it's important to note that they are generally more expensive than lead acid batteries. However, many riders find the benefits of increased performance, reduced weight, and longer lifespan well worth the investment.
You could empty coins in your pocket and save as much weight... a waste of time on a large heavy bike....
The bikes 1000 pounds or so. Saving just 10 pounds is a 1% difference in fuel economy, handling, and acceleration.
On top of that he gets less corrosion and double the battery life for $50 rather than a $30 battery. It’s a no-brainer if you have a bad battery
Thanks. I need a new battery ASAP.
Warning: I put the 'wrong' battery in a borrowed 500 Burgman, it's all Walmart had...the bike smelled like 'low-tide' and the battery was HOT. Luckily I didn't wreck anything in the 20/30 miles or less that I drove it. And junked the new battery and put the 'right' one in.
I have the exact same 81 goldwing,same color W/original 25,700 miles on the clock. The weight of stock battery is not that bad,a ride in the rain can start a fire due to lithium's reaction to water,no thank you.
Lithium does not work well in the cold. So, you need to put one in that is large enough to supply he required cranking amps at your lowest starting temperature.
I love your GoldWing. I had a 1000 a long time ago. I put over 35000 miles (ca. 56,327 km) on it in 1 year. Not a big fan of lithium batteries, in cold weather. Odyssey battery are used on all my bikes. I need a battery that will charge my phone and intercoms on my GSA overnight campouts and will start on a cold morning.
GOLDWINGS suck balls. I had a '82 GL1100 ASPENCADE.. total junk. 85mph top speed. broke down all the time. brakes would lock up at random,, scary death wobble at speeds over 80mph, air shocks never worked always bottoming out, head gasket blew out twice, water pump was a bitch to change.
finally gave the damn thing away,, about a month later one of the timing belts broke,,, DEAD.. killed the thing. none interference engine,, piston slapped the valves and time for a pine box for the 'ol Goldwing.
NEVER getting a GoldWing again.
I love the gl1100 too. I love riding this thing and i wish i got into older bikes earlier.
Do lithium battery's hold a charge longer than the regular 12 volt motorcycle battery's?
It depends on the battery. The battery i installed is pretty small and the ah were lower. But it was the cheaper version. The company has some bigger batts that would be better but more expensive
BUT 2;) the Lithium batteries can not endure a charge more then 14,5 Volt and a Lithium trickle charger is advised because of problems with pulse charging. What happens when you put a Lithium battery in an older motorcycle, is that it may catch fire when the charging system fails and runs up to 15 Volt or more undetected. Old in "older motorcycle" is: one without electronics and just basic regulator/rectifier. I am sad to say that there is a value that should not be exceeded far and that is the CCA. The start capacity, the Cold Crank Amperage. Because most likely it will push some more CCA's (it is in the motorcycle manual), the cables to the starter should be replaced when thin. A starter and bendix can also be damaged from incredible starting and are irreplaceable. The motorcycle must not be equipped with a far exceeding Amperage also. Please do check if the lithium battery is from about the same Ah. family.
When there is no information about what CCA battery the bike came with, one may use a rule of thumb. More cylinders is a lower range CCA then one or two. 450 to 500cc often 150 tot 200 CCA - 500 to 1000cc more like 200-300 CCA - 1500cc 350 to 400 CCA’s
I hope you understand that there are some fire hazards related to use of Lithium batteries. I doubt if it is without risk mounting one on a trembling, bouncing, often hot motorcycle in all weather conditions but the problem lies mainly in the electronics that distribute charge evenly between individual cells. Should you want to buy cheap, then I call it risky. There is a world of fake products, like expensive spark plugs. Therefor always buy from a respected store, where they know where they came from and are able to track how they perform. My personal advise is to keep the motorcycle safe and original, don't risk a world of problems because things started smoking. Lead Acid batteries are relatively safe, when looked after properly and being aware of what can go wrong. You know when they boil off, melt a hole or may explode. Lithium batteries surprised many.
source: www.caferacerwebshop.com/nl/blogs/blog/welke-lithium-accu-kies-ik/
and: www.mymotor.nl/motor-elektra/motor-accu/
Thank you, that was very informative.
There is a bit of bullshit going on here. When he first turned on the key the coolong fan came on immeditly. So the engine was already warm. Not a real test of the batteries ability to start the bike
Thats a good observation. I have a on/off switch connected to the fan that overrides the sensor. It went bad a while back as it does on many gl1100's.
try putting the fork down. back away from the table.. that is the best weight reduction you can do for your bike. the factory battery isn't that much weight. the BIKE was BUILT for it. all you save is a few pounds... try eating a salad once in a while.
😁 i definately need a few salads