anybody have a Shorai Battery yet?

[kopfjäger]

Got my shorai today.  It's pretty remarkable how this small/light thing can replace a heavy lead-acid battery.  Would take a gazillion dollars in Ti/carbon fiber/etc to match the overall weight reduction.  Very impressive.

BK

Done all that plus a Speedcell. 

[junior varsity]

Done all that plus a Speedcell. 

+1.   Its not like they are mutually exclusive, you can lighten the battery and upgrade other parts too

[webspoke]

For a data point, I have been using an LFX18 to start and run our miata autocross/play car since Feb.  It starts and runs the 2.0L motor effortlessly, and pretty much works just like a normal battery, even after sitting for 2-3 weeks.  I've fully discharged it a couple of times accidentally with the key left in the ignition, and it charges back up nicely with a 6amp charge.  It was over 20lb. weight savings in this application   

[danaid]

I see the LFX18 L2 is still out o' stock... i got one of themthere old Monsters using the "L" polarity, and my one-off battery box uses the case size "2".   Any word when these will be coming in?


AND, the picture for the Shorai charger leads me to believe it can charge more than one... is that right or no?  (looks like two ports on the side to me)

Just received my charger, that extra port is for charging 6v batteries with included cables.

[greenmonster]

t charges back up nicely with a 6amp charge

What type of charger & f how many hours?

[DarkStaR]

Just ordered an LFX18 and the charger.

I hate waiting! 

[Speeddog]

Just installed a Shorai LFX18 in my S4.

Works good so far. 

[DRKWNG]

Think I'm going to pull the Shorai out of the Super Duke and put it in the SC instead. The battery placement on the KTM actually uses the weight of the battery to balance out the bike, and it handles better with the heavier unit in place.

[bikepilot]

I think you just need to remove some more counter-balancing weight so that its balanced again without the heavy battery (or re-tune your suspension to suit the weight loss from the battery) 

[DRKWNG]

There's not much that can be taken off the back of the bike to reduce any weight, so that option is out.  Plus, the location of the battery box (inside of the chin spoiler, just behind the front wheel and under the axle height) would make it a bit more difficult to dial out. 

Regardless, I'd get more benefit out of using the battery in the SC.   

[Raux]

There's not much that can be taken off the back of the bike to reduce any weight, so that option is out.  Plus, the location of the battery box (inside of the chin spoiler, just behind the front wheel and under the axle height) would make it a bit more difficult to dial out. 

Regardless, I'd get more benefit out of using the battery in the SC.   

you seem to be the perfect counterweight lose some weight

[kopfjäger]

you seem to be the perfect counterweight lose some weight

Well, he is sitting behind a desk these day's. 

[koko64]

Just installed a Shorai LFX18 in my S4.

Works good so far. 

Reckon I can get away with the next smaller size in my M900?

[DRKWNG]

you seem to be the perfect counterweight lose some weight

Yea yea.  Please see the comment about getting more gain out of it on the SC.   

Well, he is sitting behind a desk these day's. 

At least it's not staff work anymore.  But regardless,

[Speeddog]

Reckon I can get away with the next smaller size in my M900?

I suppose you could.
The only reason would be the cost, even the -18 is quite a bit smaller, and nearly 3 kg lighter than the OEM YB16AL-A2.

I've got no long term experience with these batteries, so no idea how they *really* compare.