Lithium battery can cause damage.

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Jan 30, 2021 | 05:16 AM

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tpb857

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I have them in both of my bikes with no problems. The shovel got it after I had to replace the charging system.

Jan 30, 2021 | 07:19 AM

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smitty901

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Originally Posted by Cobra1

If lithium batteries are so good, I just wonder why new cars and motorcycles don’t come with them. After all, they have been available for a many years now.

Cost and they are not so good in cold weather.

Feb 1, 2021 | 01:55 AM

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JayStronghawk

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Originally Posted by smitty901

Cost and they are not so good in cold weather.

Cold weather can be critical no question and if not addressed may lose enough voltage it won't recover .. If I were to by another LiFePo Battery would definitely make sure I have the proper tender for it .. Another thing about cold weather is turn your lights, radio, flasher whatever and although sounds strange in cold weather raises your voltage for proper starting as load warms the battery up ..

Feb 3, 2021 | 09:17 AM

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twincam10353

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Until this thread, I've read nothing but bad things about HD's new lithium battery.

Feb 3, 2021 | 09:20 AM

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The HD dealership I go to quit seller them because all the problems customers had with them!

Feb 3, 2021 | 09:25 AM

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twincam10353

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The last part of this is a little mumbled. Are you saying to turn all your electronics on before starting the engine?

Feb 3, 2021 | 03:32 PM

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TwiZted Biker

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Originally Posted by twincam10353

The last part of this is a little mumbled. Are you saying to turn all your electronics on before starting the engine?

Yup, lith batteries need to " wake up" a bit to produce max output. Run one in my high compression shovel, if I just hit it she'll grunt and barely turn over. Turn the lights on for a couple minutes the hit the button it'll spin her normally.

Counter intuitive but it works.