Tough to Crank..New Battery?

[JonnyQuest]

Hey all, picked up my new (to me) 2014, and seems slow to crank over. Is this the nature of the beast or should I pick up a new battery? If so, recommendations on what battery?
I searched prior posts but that seems a tad tough since gen 1 & gen 2 in the posts get intermingled and can’t tell if the they’re talking about older model or newer (09+).
I don’t mind spending the extra for lithium if those produce the best results.
Sorry for the novel.
Thanks!

 

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Odyssey PC680. My first one lasted over 7 years.

Odyssey PC680 Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ILK6I?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[JonnyQuest]

Odyssey PC680. My first one lasted over 7 years.

Odyssey PC680 Battery https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002ILK6I?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Thank you!
Is it a direct fit or do I need to do any modifications to the battery box?

 

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No mods. Slips right in

 

[rebeltaz83]

Lithium batteries had mixed reviews on the star vmax forum. They were either loved, or hated. Some went with the stock battery.

 

[Itgoes]

Hey all, picked up my new (to me) 2014, and seems slow to crank over. Is this the nature of the beast or should I pick up a new battery? If so, recommendations on what battery?
I searched prior posts but that seems a tad tough since gen 1 & gen 2 in the posts get intermingled and can’t tell if the they’re talking about older model or newer (09+).
I don’t mind spending the extra for lithium if those produce the best results.
Sorry for the novel.
Thanks!

The Gen 2 is slow to start, it requires several revolutions before it will come to life. That's perfectly normal, they all do it. Just keep your finger on the button.

I've had a Shorai lithium for over 5 years without an issue. Came out of the box and was never hooked to a charger. I switched just for the weight savings which is significant.

 

[dmann]

Also put a Shorai Lithium in my gen1 and did the crimp fix now the bike cranks and starts immediatly.

 

[ShawnD]

Lithium batteries don't like cold as much. When temps dropped to below 40 about a year ago I thought the bike wasn't going to start (it did, but was very slow turning over). One thing I've read about lithium batteries is if you put a load on it, it'll help with the cold starts. I use heated gloves when it gets cold enough so I plugged them in for about a minute before starting. It made a noticeable difference. I've since replaced it with an agm battery because I have a charger/maintainer. You can't use it on a lithium...have to get a specific charger for it. They're just as reasonable as a conventional charger.

 

[Daniel W]

Thank you!
Is it a direct fit or do I need to do any modifications to the battery box?

Did you get the odessey for your gen 2? How do you like it?