I would have got a decent lead acid Yuasa 3 year warranty battery and used a solar cahrger if the bike has no mains power near
rapheal glynn2013-02-20 20:08:21
You are entitled to your view Russ, but the more money than sense comment is out of order.
I agree that everyone is entitled to their opinion and I am not offended in any way by those who think I have chosen a foolishly expensive option. The standard lead acid battery + solar charger is a good idea which I did consider but my bike is parked on the street in Lewisham (for those of you not familiar with SE London read “high crime area”) and I was worried the solar charger would be just too tempting for passing kleptomaniacs. I will certainly consider it in the future if I get access to more secure parking, particularly if I add any equipment such as an alarm which generates a continuous current drain.
I get it now, in that case he has no option but take the battery off to recharge. Power leads and panels wouldn’t last 10 minutes.
I thought that might be the case.
Hi Everyone,
Have been running through the “Spring” with Keise heated gloves and my iphone as a sat nav charging from the battery. Still starts on the button.
Last post from me on this one. You will all have one eventually you just don’t know it yet! I am thinking of junking the engine and just riding on the starter motor.
Looks like another manufacturer is on scene! That one is even more expensive than the Shorai battery including postage from the States!
??? It’s cheaper and from Germany…
Yes, I make the US price as quoted £242 including everything.You can get the same Shorai battery in the UK for £206 plus carriage. The German one is €227 plus cariage form Germany, which equates to about £192 at current rates.However the pound has risen against the dollar since the original post so the US price might be less to us now anyway.
Brian UK2014-01-14 17:41:33
All true. The pain of paying for it has diminished in my memory and with it my recollection of the price. I imagine the cost of these things can only come down as the technology matures and they become more commonplace.
Hi Richard, I like how the Shorai battery is working for you and happy to pay for one. Could you let me know what the dimensions of the battery are? I am keen to have a bit more space under the seat of my Sporti for some spare fuses, bulbs etc when touring.
Thanks