Antigravity lithium ion batteries
#21
03-19-2015, 12:38 PM
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#22
07-13-2016, 12:51 PM
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I bought one of these for my bike. I started with a 12 cell which worked great for me when my bike was an 883 but after I did the 1250 upgrade it was not even close. I upgraded to a 16 cell and it works great!
The main benefit is the size and weight. It is very small and light which for me was great because I was able to move my ECM into the battery box and rewire the bike thus completely cleaning the space around the motor.
To answer your original question your Negative cable goes into the battery box from the right side for the frame and the positive on the left. However it does not matter if you get the small case version of the battery because the terminals are centered and can be mounted either way. Also since the is no liquid and the batteries are completely water proof you can even mount them on their side. I did this on mine with the terminals facing out ward for easy access.
The problems with these batteries are they are very sensitive to discharge and over charge. They also take a second to "warm up" if you will. So after you turn the key and flip the run switch...give it a few seconds then start.
I do recommend these batteries but do your homework and see if it right for you.
The main benefit is the size and weight. It is very small and light which for me was great because I was able to move my ECM into the battery box and rewire the bike thus completely cleaning the space around the motor.
To answer your original question your Negative cable goes into the battery box from the right side for the frame and the positive on the left. However it does not matter if you get the small case version of the battery because the terminals are centered and can be mounted either way. Also since the is no liquid and the batteries are completely water proof you can even mount them on their side. I did this on mine with the terminals facing out ward for easy access.
The problems with these batteries are they are very sensitive to discharge and over charge. They also take a second to "warm up" if you will. So after you turn the key and flip the run switch...give it a few seconds then start.
I do recommend these batteries but do your homework and see if it right for you.
#24
07-13-2016, 08:29 PM
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Just instant power. Even sitting a month or more. No typical lead/acid dragging starts. Just, VROOOM! It's worth the money!
John
Last edited by John Harper; 07-14-2016 at 04:48 PM.
#25
07-14-2016, 02:02 PM
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#27
07-20-2016, 08:58 PM
I bought one of the Battery Tender lithium iron batteries from Amazon for my old '88 Softail last year and it has served me well. I have never charged it after the initial charge.
I just took my Softail out of storage today after 7 1/2 months, which includes a cold Wisconsin winter. This battery was a strong as the last day I rode it and my bike fired up in one second! No battery tender, no charge of any kind in 7 1/2 months. Amazing stuff!
I just took my Softail out of storage today after 7 1/2 months, which includes a cold Wisconsin winter. This battery was a strong as the last day I rode it and my bike fired up in one second! No battery tender, no charge of any kind in 7 1/2 months. Amazing stuff!
#28
07-21-2016, 09:30 AM
I bought one of the Battery Tender lithium iron batteries from Amazon for my old '88 Softail last year and it has served me well. I have never charged it after the initial charge.
I just took my Softail out of storage today after 7 1/2 months, which includes a cold Wisconsin winter. This battery was a strong as the last day I rode it and my bike fired up in one second! No battery tender, no charge of any kind in 7 1/2 months. Amazing stuff!
I just took my Softail out of storage today after 7 1/2 months, which includes a cold Wisconsin winter. This battery was a strong as the last day I rode it and my bike fired up in one second! No battery tender, no charge of any kind in 7 1/2 months. Amazing stuff!
Seems like i read that a small but prolonged electrical drain is not ideal?
#29
07-28-2016, 02:47 PM
#30
07-29-2016, 09:30 AM
HDF Community Team
My 1991 with simple electrics has virtually no "vampire" drain when off.
John