Shorai Battery - not good in cold

[Rider_FJR]

I understand what you are saying. For some it's no dig deal, but for others, well, they might think twice about it.

I was thinking about getting a Shoria the next time I need a battery specifically because I expected it would provide more energy for more years than a lead/acid battery. Now that I know about the cold start issue I am less likely to try one. Starting in the cold is important where I live and I am not willing to turn on a device or two and wait around while the battery warms up.

 

[TomInPA]

I didn't realize you were posting based on personal experience of non-start in the cold. I guess I'll find out soon enough.

 

[Rider_FJR]

Did you go with the 14V or 18V battery?

I didn't realize you were posting based on personal experience of non-start in the cold. I guess I'll find out soon enough.

 

[ionbeam]

Did you go with the 14V or 18V battery?

14 or 18 Amp/Hour battery. Both are 12 volts.

 

[Rider_FJR]

Sorry about that.

Thanks for correction.

Did you go with the 14V or 18V battery?

14 or 18 Amp/Hour battery. Both are 12 volts.

 

[TomInPA]

Did you go with the 14V or 18V battery?

I didn't realize you were posting based on personal experience of non-start in the cold. I guess I'll find out soon enough.

I have the 18 amp-hr battery. So far the stabilized resting charge state has not dropped below 13.4 VDC.

 

[Rider_FJR]

What is the meter called that displays digital read out of your battery power?

Thanks,

 

[ionbeam]

What is the meter called that displays digital read out of your battery power?...

There is the Datel Panel Meter that reads battery voltage.

 

[Rider_FJR]

This guy...

https://www.fjrtech.com/getdbitem.cfm?item=8

What is the meter called that displays digital read out of your battery power?...

There is the Datel Panel Meter that reads battery voltage.

 

[ionbeam]

This guy...https://www.fjrtech.c...item.cfm?item=8

...is the Datel Panel Meter

Two wire connection.

Installed with the optional front bezel.

 

[Rider_FJR]

Can I assume that if I turn the bike off, the meter will still be on, because I'm connected to the battery?

This guy...https://www.fjrtech.c...item.cfm?item=8

...is the Datel Panel Meter

Two wire connection.

Installed with the optional front bezel.

 

[ionbeam]

Can I assume that if I turn the bike off, the meter will still be on, because I'm connected to the battery?

The meter has very low current consumption so you could do that and it would be ok as long as your motorcycle gets ridden every couple of weeks or so. Perhaps better, put a switch on it. Or, do like most people do and use a relay that turns on with the ignition and connects the meter directly to the battery.

 

[wheatonFJR]

...Or you could leave the meter on to kep your battery warm in the cold.

 

[Geezer]

...Or you could leave the meter on to kep your battery warm in the cold.

:lol:

 

[petey]

...Or you could leave the meter on to kep your battery warm in the cold.

:lol:

Geezer, not funny at all...That is exactly what's recommended, if the initial cranking is slow in cold weather, to turn on some electric devices for a couple of minutes i.e headlights, radio to warm up the battery.

 

[HotRodZilla]

...Or you could leave the meter on to kep your battery warm in the cold.

:lol:

Geezer, not funny at all...That is exactly what's recommended, if the initial cranking is slow in cold weather, to turn on some electric devices for a couple of minutes i.e headlights, radio to warm up the battery.

What the Hell am I supposed to do if I am running from flesh eating zombies during an Alaskan winter and have a Shorai battery intalled? Just as I get to my bike, and get all my personal safety equipment donned, I try to start the bike, and..........................................NOTHING.

In that scenario, there is no time to wait for the battery to warm up. That bike has to start and it has to start right NOW!

Instead...Now I'm dead and its all Shorai's fault. Losers!

 

[PhilJet09]

Yes, it does exactly has the website says.

Word for word. So, this posting is more of a FYI.

...so it works exactly like it says on the website.

Understood, didn't mean to ruffle anybody's feathers. There was a little confusion over what your point was is all.

 

[FJRBluesman]

Rider - Over on Brodies Shorai install post, you said that the Shorai LFX works real well, down to about 20º, although on this thread you didn't mention that info. Just sayin'.

Also Brodie lives in NorCal, while not the mid-west, it does get rather brisk in the mornings and we have not heard any negative feedback from him on this. I've asked brodie for an update to his post and as of yet, he has not responded.

Thanks for your info on this.

 

[escapefjrtist]

Is there a danger of getting the plugs fouled trying to start it so many times before it firing?

Exactly my thoughts as well Mark. Trying to start the FJR (or any injected car) and getting a no start will be dumping fuel into the cylinders...more than a couple times and you're at an increased risk of fouling plugs. Seems FJRs are a little more susceptible to this issue.

Since I do a lot of riding [and starting] at lower temps...sometimes below freezing, this new battery technology is a (non-starter ) for me.

--G

 

[Zorlac]

...Or you could leave the meter on to kep your battery warm in the cold.

I seriously doubt the .006A draw would accomplish that.