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Re: Lightweight racing batterys

Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 12:44 pm
by RonniB
Hi,

I have run a 2.3Ah durbahn one for a couple of years, they will crank your bike just fine 15-20 starts in a charge and will charge fine from the alternator. I would/will buy one of the racing battery Brand ones from Harris. Durbahn is an inspiration, but he is also like a french artist with customers and his products are very much extreme.

I have placed my battery in the front fairing, where the headlight would be, to avoid heat, since I had one battery killed by heat (was placed where the waterpump usually sits).

Ronni

Re: Lightweight racing batterys

Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 7:42 pm
by skinnydog0_0
I really like the look of these batteries and with the wait saving advantages, as well as allowing space for a cbr600rr shock, i think this is a no brainer :peace: I have seen some really cheap cbr600rr shocks on fleabay lately, much cheaper than a similar shock for a 30/35. i know they are not direct replacements, linkage ratio's and stuff, but i still think it's worth it :grin:

Re: Lightweight racing batterys

Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:35 pm
by marcus57
i am very tempted to get one of these battery s , without sounding dumb i take t that they are a straight swap for the standard but you have to beware of heat so you don't kill them?

Re: Lightweight racing batterys

Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:46 pm
by Drunkn Munky
I think so pal, im going to mount mine under the seat hump and cut a vent in it.

Re: Lightweight racing batterys

Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:52 pm
by marcus57
Drunkn Munky wrote:I think so pal, im going to mount mine under the seat hump and cut a vent in it.
im going to have to wait till next winter to buy one as my dymags set the girlfriend a little bit mad and I have been told if i spend anything else on it she will leave, at least it gives me time to save up for one and a gsxr conversion.

Re: Lightweight racing batterys

Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:50 am
by tanto
marcus57 wrote:... my dymags set the girlfriend a little bit mad and I have been told if i spend anything else on it she will leave...
Anyone else see an obvious way to afford the Dymags and a racing battery? :whistle:

Re: Lightweight racing batterys

Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 10:08 am
by alexwitham
Anyone else see an obvious way to afford the Dymags and a racing battery
Sell the wife........What? You were thinking it too... :P

Re: Lightweight racing batterys

Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 12:23 pm
by Drunkn Munky
tanto wrote:
marcus57 wrote:... my dymags set the girlfriend a little bit mad and I have been told if i spend anything else on it she will leave...
Anyone else see an obvious way to afford the Dymags and a racing battery? :whistle:
Yes just buy it mate, if she walks then she's not the one for you my friend ;)

Re: Lightweight racing batterys

Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:37 pm
by fourfingers
Well, I have had these sitting around for quite a while now. Bought them for my other hobby: remote controlled helis
I could make 8x12v 2300mAh or 4x 12v 4600mAh LiFePo4 batteries out of these single cells. But it is such a pain in there, soldering. Well, Some day...
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Re: Lightweight racing batterys

Posted: Wed Jan 26, 2011 12:16 am
by tanto
fourfingers wrote:Well, I have had these sitting around for quite a while now. Bought them for my other hobby: remote controlled helis
I could make 8x12v 2300mAh or 4x 12v 4600mAh LiFePo4 batteries out of these single cells. But it is such a pain in there, soldering. Well, Some day...
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I see the potential for a Group Buy, but those cells don't have soldering tabs, do they? :roll: