P500 Lithium Batteries: Pros & Cons

[p500fan]

Hey guys! After hearing some negative comments, I have decided to ask more questions about power sources for my electrical system. Have any of you tried lithium batteries? What are your thoughts? I am impressed by the weight savings & smaller sizes, but have absolutely no experience with them. ANY advice would be helpful. Thanks!

 

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[jak9922]

the only reason I changed to the lithium battery was to save weight on my crf250l which was about 8 lbs I belive in saving ( those bikes are insanely heavy in stock trim) cranking power seemed the same and had no problem starting in the winter and yes I do ride my bike in the winter me personal wouldn't just change out your stock battery for a few lbs savings on the p5 now if you needed a new bat and had a few extra bucks to spend go for it wont hurt and hey every pounds counts( just not a reason to buy one on these) also do not buy one to run parallel with the stock on you never mix batter types

 

[jak9922]

only con I can think of is they are all or nothing 100% or 0 no middle ground like slow cranking ect

 

[p500fan]

I was planning on moving the battery to up under the hood. I wanted a higher amp/hour battery to better run a winch, and to be able to jump other vehicles in an emergency. That's why I was looking at an Optima. I have found a 26 amp/hour lithium battery that is smaller (and much lighter) than the Optima, and am considering changing directions after reading your comments. How is vibration resistance? Can lithiums be mounted sideways? I've had no experience with them, & I want to know the "full scoop".

 

[jak9922]

How is vibration resistance? Can lithiums be mounted sideways?

I cant not answer that question but I will research it for you

 

[jak9922]

http://www.wps-inc.com/catalogs/str...=A185++++++&SISID=A185&PRVPAGE=1&PAGEGO=Page#

 

[jak9922]

can be mounted in any position

 

[p500fan]

can be mounted in any position

Thanks! Amazon Prime has the same battery, for quite a bit less. I'm really considering buying one, just to see how it does.

 

[jak9922]

that's battery I run in my bike I like it a lot I just didn't know about the positioning of it

 

[jak9922]

lol I get 99% of all my stuff on amazon

 

[p500fan]

lol I get 99% of all my stuff on amazon

Up here in AK, Amazon Prime is your best friend. Ha!