anybody have a Shorai Battery yet?

[thought]

You do notice the weight loss when picking the bike up off the sidestand. It feels like the fuel tank is empty. The battery location on my old 900 has a high c of g.

I stand corrected then... and this will probably be the next mod for my bike.

[xsephirot]

Just picked up the normal "14" size for my s2r. How are you guys mounting it? Just using the foam padding in the stock location?

Additionally is there any reason to use shorai's dedicated charger as opposed to the generic battery tender?

[junior varsity]

Doubtful you'll notice a 8-10 lb diff when pushing a bike.

No - its a big change relative to the total weight of the bike.

That's like 2-3% of the total weight of my M900 when it was factory-new.  That'd be like removing nearly 150+ pounds from my Tahoe.

Now, with center of gravity, removing weight from the high battery location on a Monster makes an even more noticeable difference. This is why carbon / carbon-kevlar / aluminum tanks are "a big deal".

I think koko64's statement that it feels like the tank is empty is pretty accurate.   light battery plus nearly empty tank is really tons o fun.

[Raux]

I'm more and more sold on the lighter batteries. My next battery for the Monster will be a lightweight. PLUS, If I can relocate it to the tail and use the space for that airbox that I've yet to build, all the more better.

[danaid]

Additionally is there any reason to use shorai's dedicated charger as opposed to the generic battery tender?

The shorai charger has a processor inside needed to balance the charging of the individual battery cells, newer batteries just coming out have the electronics already built into the battery so that any charger can by used.

Bellisimoto sells these,

http://www.bellissimoto.com/Batteries.html

[koko64]

Just picked up the normal "14" size for my s2r. How are you guys mounting it? Just using the foam padding in the stock location?

Additionally is there any reason to use shorai's dedicated charger as opposed to the generic battery tender?

Thats what I did on my bikes. They like a normal charger over a Tender which last I heard, Tenders shouldn't be used.
Be careful they can charge in seconds.  I hook up the voltmeter and stand there ready to turn it off.

The Shorai charger might do diagnostics and be safer than my method , for sure.

[koko64]

I'm more and more sold on the lighter batteries. My next battery for the Monster will be a lightweight. PLUS, If I can relocate it to the tail and use the space for that airbox that I've yet to build, all the more better.

[suzyj]

The shorai charger has a processor inside needed to balance the charging of the individual battery cells, newer batteries just coming out have the electronics already built into the battery so that any charger can by used.

Bellisimoto sells these,

http://www.bellissimoto.com/Batteries.html

The balancer isn't particularly important for this application (unlike an EV or similar where the battery is continually being cycled).

I've had my LiFePO4 battery on the bike for about 18 months (w/o a balancer). I check the cell balance every few weeks and it's never been more than about 10mV.

[BlackKat]

We sell 6-8 Shorai batteries a month and none of failed. I run one in my own bike...some guys complain about the cost of 159.00, but yet they just dropped 500.00 plus on titanium hardware "to save weight"  . Also, I've had multiple guys with the older 900 bikes that are prone to the slow crank issues claim the Shorai solved the issue.

BTW...I used to sell Ballistic batteries too..They are better looking and smaller...EVERY ONE of them failed and came back.

Just my experience...

[Blue]

I know I am bringing this back from the dead, but I am about to order a new battery for my 2000 M900ie and wanted to hear any feedback on the Shorai battery or other options as it has been a few years.  Thanks!

[memper]

I am using an 8 cell from Alien Motion. Great battery. Same tech as all the others, just a little cheaper probably because they are yet to be a household name. No problems so far. Going into my second season.

[scooterd145]

Ive had a Shorai in my M1100s for about 2 years now. No complaints from me. I do put it on the battery tender if for some reason I dont ride for two weeks straight, otherwise it stays charged just fine

Scott

[koko64]

get a shorai from a sponsor
great batteries imo

[Dellikose]

I got a Shorai in my M900. It's been very good to me, and I just use the battery tender.

The first time I picked it up I almost threw it to the roof since it was so light!

[koko64]

The Shorai in my Gixxer weighs 750 grams, the one in my M900 weighs a kilo. Not bad 'eh.