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Title: Found a good deal on LifePO4 (A123) batteries
Post by: memper on August 13, 2013, 07:36:27 AM
For those that are interested:
http://www.a123rc.com/goods-131-A123RC+Motorcycle+Battery+132V46AH-4S2P.html (http://www.a123rc.com/goods-131-A123RC+Motorcycle+Battery+132V46AH-4S2P.html)
Title: Re: Found a good deal on LifePO4 (A123) batteries
Post by: memper on August 13, 2013, 02:49:57 PM
Just found out they are in China.  :-\
Title: Re: Found a good deal on LifePO4 (A123) batteries
Post by: Rudemouthsky on August 13, 2013, 09:14:41 PM
I bought mine from Leatherup and used the easy to find 10% off coupon. First one melted...customer service was excellent and sent me out a new one but then I developed issues that went away when I switched back to a lead acid battery. Too bad because I really wanted to love this battery.
Title: Re: Found a good deal on LifePO4 (A123) batteries
Post by: JohnEE on August 14, 2013, 05:11:39 AM
Quote from: memper on August 13, 2013, 02:49:57 PM
Just found out they are in China.  :-\
A123 is now owned by the Chinese. I believe, I could be wrong. Sujyz is running these on her M695 I believe.
Title: Re: Found a good deal on LifePO4 (A123) batteries
Post by: greenohawk69 on August 14, 2013, 09:24:04 AM
I've been advised to stay away from Chinese-made batteries and stick with US-made ones.  Bought two batteries from Batteries +...one for the Ducati (lasted 6 months) and one for the Harley, lasted 1 year, and stranded me 225+ miles from home in BFE.  Since then, no problems with the US-made batteries and there no previous charging issues as nothing was changed subsequent to the charging system - only new item was the battery.
Title: Re: Found a good deal on LifePO4 (A123) batteries
Post by: ducatiz on August 14, 2013, 09:57:06 AM
Your mileage may vary.

My chinese made AGM battery on my SS is going on it's 4th year.

If it dies, I can buy two more before it equals the cost of the Yuasa version.

I've had roadside issues before too, that's what AAA is for.. :-)
Title: Re: Found a good deal on LifePO4 (A123) batteries
Post by: jcmjrt on August 14, 2013, 11:44:49 AM
Quote from: ducatiz on August 14, 2013, 09:57:06 AM
Your mileage may vary.

My chinese made AGM battery on my SS is going on it's 4th year.

If it dies, I can buy two more before it equals the cost of the Yuasa version.

I've had roadside issues before too, that's what AAA is for.. :-)

Proves people are very different. I'd pay a fair sum of money NOT to break down on the side of the road....AAA or not. Predators are always waiting for easier game...and that is something I don't intend to be.

After some research, I put a new Anti-Gravity battery in my Victory and it's working great so far...but it has only been a few months...
Title: Re: Found a good deal on LifePO4 (A123) batteries
Post by: ducatiz on August 14, 2013, 12:40:24 PM
I think I would have a different opinion if it was a touring bike and I was traveling, but given the fact I ride within a 30 minute drive from my home these days, and I have multiple bikes to buy batteries for, my priorities are different, agreed.
Title: Re: Found a good deal on LifePO4 (A123) batteries
Post by: memper on August 14, 2013, 04:40:28 PM
I'm going with these guys
http://www.alienmotion.com/ (http://www.alienmotion.com/)