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Originally Posted by Old New Rider
(Post 21572735)
And so, been reading about AGM and Lithium batteries.
Apparently the Lithium batteries for bikes are different than those on other products. They are Lithium Iron Phosphate, not Lithium Ion. Supposedly safer. Also the top brands have internal battery management system (BSM) to prevent failures and fires. So now I'm thinking about going Lithium Iron Phosphate. Enersys makes Odyssey, Northern (now deleted), and X2 all in USA. X2 has the LiFePh for $240. Less than MoCo branded, and much less than AntiGravity ($400) which has even higher ampacity that I don't think is needed. Here's link if you're interested --> https://www.batteriesplus.com/produc...dF9zZWFyY2hoAQ |
Originally Posted by Old New Rider
(Post 21572735)
And so, been reading about AGM and Lithium batteries.
Apparently the Lithium batteries for bikes are different than those on other products. They are Lithium Iron Phosphate, not Lithium Ion. Supposedly safer. Also the top brands have internal battery management system (BSM) to prevent failures and fires. So now I'm thinking about going Lithium Iron Phosphate. Enersys makes Odyssey, Northern (now deleted), and X2 all in USA. X2 has the LiFePh for $240. Less than MoCo branded, and much less than AntiGravity ($400) which has even higher ampacity that I don't think is needed. Here's link if you're interested --> https://www.batteriesplus.com/produc...dF9zZWFyY2hoAQ I'm sure our resident battery expert will be along shortly to offer his esteemed wisdom. NOTE: The above information, while credible, is worth what you paid for it and should not be considered gospel. Do due diligence, research and have a H-D Field Service Manual before working on your bike. You will probably have many opinions and suggestions presented; make sure you research the person providing the helpful information as there are some who provide good information and some who speak out of other orifices with gibberish. You will figure out this quickly. |
Originally Posted by 1badharley
(Post 21572794)
I had considered what you are thinking as well. noticed that you are in MN so, you might want to reconsider as the Lithium batteries do not do well in the colder weather......apparently you have to "warm them up" before they have enough power to start the bike. Check out some of the youtube vids on the subject.....which is why I stayed with an AGM.
It's really not a big deal. The factory battery really struggles to crank those big jugs of the M8 over. And I don't feel like wrassling a 20 pound AGM into that cramped case. For winter you can just pull the negative cable. |
Originally Posted by CoolBreeze3646
(Post 21572811)
@Old New Rider There is an ongoing thread on Lithium Batteries if you would like to read: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...ring-bike.html
I'm sure our resident battery expert will be along shortly to offer his esteemed wisdom. NOTE: The above information, while credible, is worth what you paid for it and should not be considered gospel. Do due diligence, research and have a H-D Field Service Manual before working on your bike. You will probably have many opinions and suggestions presented; make sure you research the person providing the helpful information as there are some who provide good information and some who speak out of other orifices with gibberish. You will figure out this quickly. |
I have had no issues starting mine below 30*. Coldest overnight soak on a night near Edmonton was about 24*
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Originally Posted by NorthWestern
(Post 21573672)
I have had no issues starting mine below 30*. Coldest overnight soak on a night near Edmonton was about 24*
Which batt did you go with? |
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