Kickstart Only
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RustyRivets
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/400309588898?item=400309588898&viewitem=&vxp=mtr
this is the one.
....After reading it, I'm not entirely sure. It says 135 CCAs, but that may be for the 8 cell...? What the hell did I buy? lol
this is the one.
....After reading it, I'm not entirely sure. It says 135 CCAs, but that may be for the 8 cell...? What the hell did I buy? lol
RustyRivets
Suck it, Trebek.
Finnigan said:
Upon further review, I hope I look like less of a dummy AND... here is a link to the battery specs:
http://www.ballisticparts.com/products/batteries/4cell.php
So 8 AH
mydlyfkryzis
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Rusty, make sure your charging system doesn't supply over 14.4 volts. That seemed important on the EVO website.
Many bikes supply 15.0 volts +/- 0.5 volts ( Honda CJ/CB/CL 360's fall under this spec), which even if your charging system is in spec, is still too much.
My CB360t puts out 15.5 at higher than 6K RPM. I believe that battery style would, at best, melt down if the voltage stayed that high on the battery.
The problem with these batteries is not the e-start capacity, but that the old charging systems really put out too much voltage.
It will work for a while, but I bet it is a real fire hazard.
Many bikes supply 15.0 volts +/- 0.5 volts ( Honda CJ/CB/CL 360's fall under this spec), which even if your charging system is in spec, is still too much.
My CB360t puts out 15.5 at higher than 6K RPM. I believe that battery style would, at best, melt down if the voltage stayed that high on the battery.
The problem with these batteries is not the e-start capacity, but that the old charging systems really put out too much voltage.
It will work for a while, but I bet it is a real fire hazard.
mydlyfkryzis
当有疑问时踢你的敌人在生殖器上，你可以道歉后
From the EVO page it looks like 14.4 volts DC is the magic number.
The LiFePO4 batteries shouldn't be run down below 12.8 volts or so.
Really, you can find a lot of info on the net. Also, while they say standard chargers and systems are ok, they also recommend their balancing charger for best service life.
Just be informed.
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The LiFePO4 batteries shouldn't be run down below 12.8 volts or so.
Really, you can find a lot of info on the net. Also, while they say standard chargers and systems are ok, they also recommend their balancing charger for best service life.
Just be informed.
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RustyRivets
Suck it, Trebek.
mydlyfkryzis said:
mydlyf, first off, sorry to be bringing this up so much later. Secondly, is there a way to regulate the voltage to 14.4v post stator to the battery?
mydlyfkryzis
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Since these bike use shunt to ground alternators, you need to find a regulator that keeps the voltage lower. Since they vary, it may be luck of the draw. I belive the Kohler clone regulators are good, and you may want to ask Oregon cycle about theirs. The stock ones just depend on the components. My stock one does 15.4 Volts. It would kill a Li Battery. It is within spec, but at the high end.
Check your stock one, maybe it is O.K.
You see a lot of posts where the LiPOFe batteries have burnt up, and it is probably the owner not moticing that the charging system is either over voltage, or leaking A/C. Your charging system needs to be on the money for best results.
Check your stock one, maybe it is O.K.
You see a lot of posts where the LiPOFe batteries have burnt up, and it is probably the owner not moticing that the charging system is either over voltage, or leaking A/C. Your charging system needs to be on the money for best results.
RustyRivets
Suck it, Trebek.
Thanks for the warning, I will heed it.
