Ballistic Battery for CB360

[pandknz]

Anyone using one of these? they are rated at 8AH so should be ok for the CB360, any thoughts???

 

[Sonreir]

They're lithium ion. Don't use one unless you upgrade your voltage regulator to a more modern offering. You'll cook it inside a couple of months, otherwise.

 

[jimmer]

I use a Ballistic in a total loss system.So far it is excellent.Very powerful.

 

[pandknz]

so if I upgrade the system what do I need to change?

 

[Tim]

I think for the most part you just need a consistent reliable feed to the battery. Story is they're more sensitive to swings in voltage that a worn our regulator or rectifier could cause. Swapping out for solid state alternatives to the regulator/rectifier is never a bad idea in any case.

What is the voltage reading you get at the battery when the engine is at idle, and when revved?

FWIW I have a Shorai in my XS650 that's working great, using a new integrated regulator/rectifier unit. I got lucky and won another Shorai for my BMW R75 (they ran a contest and selected a random post on their Facebook page and incredibly I actually won!) and I bought a 12 cell Ballistic recently to put on the XS650 so I can install the electric starter again. The small Shorai I have on it now will go to another bike I have.

 

[rockcitycafe]

I think those are LiFePo4 batteries, which don't have the discharge rate of Li-ion or Li-poly batteries, but also aren't as sensitive, I have one and have no problems with it, the regulator on the 360 is solid state and pretty good at keeping voltage under a dangerous level, there's a trim pot on the regulator too so you can adjust it

 

[pandknz]

Thanks guys, they do state these as being Li-ion so I think I will get a new regulator/Rectifier just to be safe, question is what do I buy, does it matter, I think I will ask a sparky as they may be able to help

Thanks

 

[jonwright]

i just ordered this battery, i have the solid state radioshack rectifier and a new bosch vw regulator, i also have an adjustable constant charge unit, should i have it set to charge at the 13.6 volts?