Lithium battery experience?

[HotRodZilla]

Just replace it with a Yuasa like it came with. I currently have an AC Delco that was on sale a couple years ago. Still works just fine.

 

[fjrchooser]

I put a Shorai in my 2005 KTM 400 EXC two years ago primarily for the weight savings. I haven't noticed the reduced weight as much as I noticed the reduced cold temp cranking performance. When it gives up the ghost completely I'll be going back to an AGM type battery.

 

[HotRodZilla]

I put a Shorai in my 2005 KTM 400 EXC two years ago primarily for the weight savings. I haven't noticed the reduced weight as much as I noticed the reduced cold temp cranking performance. When it gives up the ghost completely I'll be going back to an AGM type battery.

Just great. There's a Shorai in my 530EXC, and we're going to Moab in November. If I have to kick start that mo-fo every morning, I'm gonna be irritated. Guess we'll see.

 

[TomInPA]

Somewhere back in this thread, I mentioned Shorai uses Pb/eq (lead equivalent) to rate their batteries. The 18 amp Shorai is about 5.8 amps actual. That is the problem. To get enough amps in a Shorai LiFePO4 battery in cold weather, you need to get the 32 amp version.

 

[fjrchooser]

I put a Shorai in my 2005 KTM 400 EXC two years ago primarily for the weight savings. I haven't noticed the reduced weight as much as I noticed the reduced cold temp cranking performance. When it gives up the ghost completely I'll be going back to an AGM type battery.

Just great. There's a Shorai in my 530EXC, and we're going to Moab in November. If I have to kick start that mo-fo every morning, I'm gonna be irritated. Guess we'll see.

Most times I make it ok, good luck to you. Park on hill whenever you can !