Shorai Batteries

rusty · Jan 25, 2011

http://www.shoraipower.com/default.aspx <------Has anybody ever used the worlds lightest batterie before? I sent them a massage for some info regarding a first jen Vmax, but they have not RE'd back.A light batterie would be great if it really works like they say.:ummm: Rusty

KosRider · Jan 25, 2011

First I've seen of these batteries Rusty. The Standard Shorai Recommendation for the V-Max is the: LFX18L1-BS12
but with a MSRP of $186.95 , I'm leaning more towards the Odysey PC 680 at around $115 (last time I checked) when I replace my stock battery ... probably this spring. Don't think a "lighter " battery would be that much of a weight reduction on a already heavy V-Max IMO.

rusty · Jan 25, 2011

Thank's Jeff, I don't think a light batterie is worth THAT!! kind of money.:confused2:

VMAX1260 · Jan 25, 2011

the battery is ONE . ODYSSEY. DONT BOTHER WITH OTHER

satariel666 · Jan 25, 2011

Well im running UPS(computer) gell 20Ah battery for about 3 years with no issues. Its chinesse but runs very well.
Runs about 30$ ish.

I bealive that would the one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-12V-20-AH-S...-/200558966783?pt=PCA_UPS&hash=item2eb23ef7ff

4gasem · Jan 25, 2011

rusty said:
http://www.shoraipower.com/default.aspx <------Has anybody ever used the worlds lightest batterie before? I sent them a massage for some info regarding a first jen Vmax, but they have not RE'd back.A light batterie would be great if it really works like they say.:ummm: Rusty

Man... I could use a massage... Can you send one to me?

:rofl_200:

rusty · Jan 25, 2011

4gasem said:
Man... I could use a massage... Can you send one to me?

:rofl_200:

OK,Thanks for the spell check Chris :rofl_200:"LOL":rofl_200:Anyway I was interested in this batterie that was 80% lighter.But not for 80% more $$$ like Jeff said.

SpecOps13 · Jan 25, 2011

Odyssey has proven to me that it's the way to go. Weight disadvantage or not, it's never let me down. Now if I can justify one in the 89.. The stock battery there, barely turns the engine when cold. But it starts as soon as it gets past the first compression stroke... Amazingly... Warm engine is a little more iffy.

ImCannibal · Apr 20, 2014

I put one of these in my Max, I picked it up from the local ducati parts dealer that hooked me up with a "used" one for $100 that someone installed for less than a week then sold their bike and returned it, plus I get both the dealer and manufacturer warranty. Better cranking amps and starts every time without fail, plus the battery weighs almost nothing.

adambweird · Apr 20, 2014

Ive got one in my bike and i love it! Zero problems. Yes the price is steep but in the end your shaving off 10 lbs worth of weight.

1st Shirt Maxer · Apr 20, 2014

Don't be to fixed on the price. Here on Guam I had to pay$189 for a stock battery for my max last summer. Just in comparison, an auto dry cell type battery here costs almost $300. I can't wait until I get back to the land of reasonable prices and good shipping.

Bill Seward · Apr 20, 2014

I could shave 10 pounds off my VMax's total weight by laying off the beer and chicken wings for a few weeks....

Redbone · Apr 20, 2014

Bill Seward said:
I could shave 10 pounds off my VMax's total weight by laying off the beer and chicken wings for a few weeks....

But why Bill, would we do that when for just a bit of money you could have both!:biglaugh:

Lew L · Apr 20, 2014

Ive had my fetherweight for a year and a half and it been zero probs. Dosen't weigh anything.

Lew

Diablotin · Apr 20, 2014

More than 2 years with a shorai and never even needed a charge. Price is high but I could get any maintenance free here.

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cole2757 · Apr 20, 2014

i have 2 in my raptors and i like them. ive left they key on before and drained them but all it takes is a jump and theyre good. they work with almost no charge in them

Biker Dash · Apr 20, 2014

KosRider said:
Don't think a "lighter " battery would be that much of a weight reduction on a already heavy V-Max IMO.

ANY weight reduction is good, and if you do wish to shave lbs off the bike, then it makes sense to explore every option.

I've heard good things about this battery. Is it the same physical dimensions as the stock battery? That is important to me. (Had tried getting one that was not the same fit in, and it just was not goin in)

Diablotin · Apr 20, 2014

They are smaller but they give you padding. Making it fit it's a piece of cake.

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ImCannibal · Apr 20, 2014

2/3 the dimensions of the factory battery, just cut the foam provided to fit on the bottom and sides of the battery and it'll be snug in the factory battery box.

Hoove · Apr 21, 2014

I've had them is several bikes including the V-Max with no issues. The first time I ordered one I thought the box was empty. I shopped around and got one for the V-Max for $150 which was less that the cost of OEM replacement from the local dealer.

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