Aftermarket Lithium Battery? Which One?

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Has anyone dropped in an aftermarket lithium battery yet? I know the weight savings can lead to almost 6-7 lbs, and the bike will probably start faster as well. Just wanted to see which ones are an easy fitment without any sort of mods or sizing issues.

Thanks!
 
killthrash said:
Has anyone dropped in an aftermarket lithium battery yet? I know the weight savings can lead to almost 6-7 lbs, and the bike will probably start faster as well. Just wanted to see which ones are an easy fitment without any sort of mods or sizing issues.

Thanks!
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Search on battery - there have been quite a few posts
 
goto the Motowheels website. They have a kit specific to the 1199, base on the Shorai.

I think I'm going to make my own.
 
I've heard in this forum reports of the lithium battery voiding the factory warranty - ask you dealer (and report back)!!
 
Gunny Fitz said:
Too much hype for the small gain. Have you held the 1199 battery in your hand yet? Its not your same old boat anchor!
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Not sure about that.
I think the weight savings are about 2kgs off the OEM battery, which many are claiming is undersized for the Pani. Even so, that's 2kgs saved f0r under $200, which is pretty good in my books;)

The advantages are not only weight savings but LifePO4 batteries also hold voltage better under load. They have a much slower self discharge rate, so don't need a battery tender. Completely dry, so can be installed in any orientation
 
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Pouakai said:
I've heard in this forum reports of the lithium battery voiding the factory warranty - ask you dealer (and report back)!!
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Yes and no.
If the battery was the root cause of the failure, then yes it will void your warranty, but this is also true if you replace your battery with an alternate brand Pb battery. Or if the fuel you used fouled your fuel system.

Lets say if your LED headlights blew due to a faulty resistor, then this would still be a warranty issue regardless of what battery you use.

This has always been the case with ANY aftermarket part.
 
I've read about someone saying a dealer told him that because of the small battery in the Panigale it should be hooked up to a charger if the bike was not ridden for a period longer than two weeks?

Anyone can back this up :confused:? I still have no problems with it what so ever.
 
Can't speak to the warranty question, but the OEM battery is a Yuasa YT7B-BS. Same as in my 675 Daytona (the biggest bike it's spec'ed for - mostly found in 400-450cc dirtbikes). Yuasa says it weighs 5lbs, but that's likely dry. So depending on whether you go with the closest Shorai replacement (LFX14 @ 1.8lbs) or the higher capacity LFX18 @ 2.1lbs (as in the Motowheels kit), you're looking at in the vicinity of 3-3.5lbs weight savings. Considerably more capacity and cranking power for the LiFePo batteries though; 210/270CCA for the LFX14/18 vs the OEM's 120. Plus of course no real need for a tender. I suspect it won't be too long before the battery biggies are making these things and putting them in the OEM channel, what with everyone scrambling to get weight off.
 
Oh well. My stock one works just fine under all conditions, is obviously safe or they would not install them on the bikes, and I have absolutely no clue what 2 kgs is? Sorry.
 
Keeping my stock.
Haven't been able to ride for more than two weeks because of hospitalization. Have started it up today, instant starting, no problem at all, and since I ride even during winter, not to worry about cold temps.
Better even: it fits perfectly in my Panigale, and doesn't need what they call a kit which is in fact a bunch of loosely made crap sold at an indecent price for what it's worth.
 
stock battery is 7 pounds 6 oz. I was looking at alienmotion, AM12-01, it's $129 right now and weighs 2lb 12 oz. you also get the a foam pad for it to fit in the stock location so it'll fit the stock battery well just fine. serious considering this just for the extra cranking amps for when the bike is hot.

and for those that are worried. the battery will only put out what is demanded of it. it won't overproduce voltage or current and fry something, that's not how electronics work, it'll only supply what is asked of it. I would be surprised if a dealership voided a warranty due to a battery. that sounds comical to me as I have a background in electronics.
 
Steve B said:
Can't speak to the warranty question, but the OEM battery is a Yuasa YT7B-BS. Same as in my 675 Daytona (the biggest bike it's spec'ed for - mostly found in 400-450cc dirtbikes). Yuasa says it weighs 5lbs, but that's likely dry. So depending on whether you go with the closest Shorai replacement (LFX14 @ 1.8lbs) or the higher capacity LFX18 @ 2.1lbs (as in the Motowheels kit), you're looking at in the vicinity of 3-3.5lbs weight savings. Considerably more capacity and cranking power for the LiFePo batteries though; 210/270CCA for the LFX14/18 vs the OEM's 120. Plus of course no real need for a tender. I suspect it won't be too long before the battery biggies are making these things and putting them in the OEM channel, what with everyone scrambling to get weight off.
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Can someone explain what's specifically causing the issue with hard starts while hot? Since I've (knock on wood) had no issues with the OEM battery, no issues with using a tender, is there a practical reason to switch to one of these? Longer lasting maybe? If I want my bike to be 3lbs lighter I'll ride before lunch.

Cheers and thanks
 

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